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Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing the Delivery of Disability Policy and Services: Discussion (Resumed) (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has not moved?

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Joint Policing Committees (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on the progress being made to operationalise community safety partnerships; to outline the timeline, the model and operation of the partnerships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35632/25]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Joint Policing Committees (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister has kept to his word and we have the guidelines. I understand it to be seven councillors. What interaction is meant to happen between these partnerships and TDs? I welcome some of the other bodies to be represented on it. I would like to know how they are to be selected. I will ask questions about the ad hocery we had with JPCs in Louth that suited the constituency.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Joint Policing Committees (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all welcome that they are up and running. For too long, we have not had the forum of JPCs, which were useful for engagement with the Garda. We are talking about everything from organised crime right down to chaos and disorganised crime. Tusla, the HSE and those other groups will have a huge role. I would like to know how those other people are to be selected. Not only should we get...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Joint Policing Committees (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My understanding is that nothing is holding this up. It is just a matter of getting it into play as quickly as possible. I understand the process for representation by Tusla, the Garda, the HSE and the local authorities; that is fairly easy. I am talking about the other bodies and organisations, such as community residents associations. How exactly will that work? There is a huge body of...

European Union Regulations on International and Temporary Protection: Motions (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The issue we all have is that this is not the way to deal with this type of legislation, where we are talking about building up a framework that would have a long-term impact on the migration system in operation in Ireland. As Deputy Gannon said, there were huge opportunities to deal with this at the justice committee. To do so at the last minute on a Thursday in early July does not make an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 54. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will outline the plans for improving processing times for international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35633/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Agricultural Policy (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 108. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if any proposed cuts to CAP, likely to be made from the EU portion of the Pillar 2 payment, will be covered by the Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36522/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 126. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES payment; the plans in place to clear the backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36523/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (3 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 267. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if pension deductions are allowed for in the calculation of local authority rent; if, when mandatory pensions are introduced, these pension deductions will be accounted for in rent calculations by local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36920/25]

Committee on European Union Affairs: Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Ambassador of Denmark to Ireland (2 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Everyone's preamble is always that we live in a very different world with a significant level of geopolitical uncertainty and that obviously relates to war, conflict and particular shifting economic issues to put it mildly. We can all see the importance of the next number of Presidencies, particularly with regard to the dealings with the US. We have been dealing with Russia's illegal war on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 5. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on children and education will next meet. [32141/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to know the Government's plans to ensure there is an appropriate class place for all kids, particularly those with additional needs. We have seen the issues that occur every year. It has already been stated that the issue of assessment of need has been brought up again by Cara Darmody. We know there is a big fear that legislative changes would take away the right people have...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 26. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on infrastructure will next meet. [35371/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to bring up the issue of Uisce Éireann infrastructure. We have all seen the recent EPA report. In my constituency, Louth, Cavanhill water treatment plant delivers to almost 47,000 people, and the Tallanstown and Greenmount plants together provide to another 6,000 approximately. The quality of these supplies must improve to safeguard public health. The supplies are at...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: And Uisce Éireann.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Exactly, but I am sure the Taoiseach would step in for us.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would be delighted.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will be slightly in the Taoiseach's debt.

Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (8 Jul 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Legal and planning issues need to be addressed, without a doubt, but I agree with Deputy Kenny that the major issues, which we have all been dealing with when we talk to developers, builders, and local authorities, are infrastructure, bureaucracy, high costs and a difficulty drawing down finance for building. As regards this legislation, it is not the way to be doing business. As Deputy...