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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not sure we have full protection as regards the chilling effect. I asked whether there is any obstacle to continuity of the provisional application. A large number of countries, particularly in the EU, are not making major inroads on ratification of the ICS.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Impact of the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement on Irish-Canadian Trade and Relations: Discussion (13 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is anything stopping this provisional application continuing in the near future without ratification of the ICS?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Commissioner for the information he has given us. What supply of vaccines will Ireland get in quarter 2? I did not quite get the figure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is that in quarter 2?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That figure is cumulative, including the previous 1 million doses. Does Mr. Breton expect 3 million vaccines, or thereabouts, to be delivered to Ireland in quarter 2?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Breton can check that and I will ask my other questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We welcome the stated-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Industrial Policy Priorities, including Vaccine Production and Digital Transformation: Discussion with Commissioner Thierry Breton (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There has been a wobble on the supply of Johnson & Johnson vaccines. We welcome the idea of a block buy across Europe and the element of solidarity that will ensure that everybody gets the vaccine. I accept that the European Union, in allowing exports, also allows for other places to be vaccinated. I would like to home in on Mr. Breton's work as a vaccine hunter, which is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I echo the view that the pensions issue is one that needs to be addressed. There needs to be clarity and the problem needs to be rectified. It is far too serious to leave it as is. In fairness, the issue was dealt with by Deputy O'Rourke and the Chairman. I add my voice to the comments made by several previous speakers on the incredible work done by our front-line workers in transport....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Chairman will be far more skilled than I in that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to talk about the Enterprise train and Mr. Allen might come back to me on this. We heard previously from Jim Meade that there are conversations going on, there is a project in play, there is communication between Irish Rail and Translink and there is talk about new stock being bought. What was said by both Jim Meade and the Department of Transport was there is a possibility this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Allen. It is specific to Iarnród Éireann.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that very comprehensive answer. It is a pity that 2024 is not in play but we need it to happen as soon as possible. It would be a lot better if we were able to have those North South Ministerial Council transport meetings so that is something I would like to see resolved very quickly. People had mentioned looking at new versions of ticketing. Post-pandemic, we are looking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you. I assume it is the same answer from Bus Éireann.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We probably should engage with the NTA to get an update. I appreciate those responses.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Engagement with Chairpersons Designate of Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath and Iarnród Éireann (20 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise to Mr. Allen if it seems I am picking on him in directing my questions to him. Will he update us on the status of the all-island rail review? Are there projects that are closer to being realised following the process? Mr. Allen spoke about erosion on the east coast. How significant is the work that needs to be done? What are the areas affected and what is the timeline? It...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when he expects the shared island unit will meet with those involved in the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor report; and the details of the North-South initiatives being considered. [17205/21]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I spoke to the Taoiseach previously about the report of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor group. The report is produced by all the local authorities, North and South, in the area of the corridor, in conjunction with the University of Ulster and DCU. It deals with all the positives the area enjoys, including infrastructure, a young and dynamic population and the existence of the various...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to follow Deputy O'Rourke in offering general support for this climate Bill. We believe, however, there is room for improvement, and in this regard we will be making amendments on Committee Stage. There is nobody who does not accept the reality of climate change and its impact. I accept the Minister's statement that we are dealing with a pandemic that may have resulted from...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 57. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date by which he plans to publish the results of the review to renew the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [20539/21]