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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is positive. I would appreciate if Ms Graham comes back to me with an exact figure. It was the contention of several of the groups that it was not necessarily fit for purpose. Like many schemes that are introduced, it will need to be looked at and improved anyway. I have another question for Mr. Walsh. He referred to building cycle networks. There needs to be an element of common...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does Mr. Walsh have any comment?

Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Before I start my contribution, republicans in Dundalk are now saying farewell to Francie Doran, a man from the North. Like him, many people from Belfast settled in Dundalk due to the conflict and they played a significant role in republican and community activism. My thoughts are with Marion and his family and I thought I needed to make mention of it. I commend Deputies Ó Broin...

Proceeds of Crime (Investment in Disadvantaged Communities) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This legislation is straightforward and there is widespread support for the idea behind it. We also welcome the Government's idea of a community safety innovation fund. We have been dealing with a drugs pandemic for a considerable time. While it may impact across society, it particularly affects working-class areas, such as those in my own area in Dundalk. In the past fortnight, I have...

Planning and Development, Heritage and Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This happened slightly faster than I anticipated. We are dealing with a number of issues. This is obviously a technical Bill. We all support it since it is necessary. A number of Deputies have already spoken about heritage. We welcome that much work is done by bodies on protecting heritage sites and ensuring continuity of such but there are difficulties. It is a problem that we have...

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have already stated we will support the Bill. It is a technical Bill that is absolutely necessary from the point of view of dealing with constitutional issues. Deputy Howlin spoke earlier about mandatory sentencing, which people sometimes believe is a panacea. I will deal with interventions that are necessary in our communities. This is nothing new as I have raised these issues...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 75. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to introducing a voucher scheme to stimulate tourism and hospitality as Covid-19 restrictions are eased. [21962/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 104. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide further details in relation to the grant scheme for outdoor and indoor dining; the engagements she has had and planned engagements with local authorities in relation to planning permissions and licensing laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21961/21]

Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to raise the case of a 13-year-old girl in Dundalk who has been in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for approximately seven weeks. She is under the care of CAMHS and Louth Meath mental health services, which have done all they can to help her. It is an acute situation. She has what I will call an eating disorder, possibly combined with other factors. She has been awaiting acute...

Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. I have sent on the details of the case and they should have landed in the Minister of State's office. I was dealing with the HSE and, in particular, Louth Meath mental health services. My understanding is that they have done everything they can and there is a level of frustration on their part. I would really appreciate it if the Minister of State could bring any...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to changing the way in which Eircodes are allocated to new builds; if consideration has been given to working alongside utility service companies to identify properties in need of an Eircode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that a company (details supplied) operated the temporary wage subsidy scheme correctly; if the national employer unit at the Revenue Commissioners has been contacted by employees of the company regarding its operation of the scheme; if so, the number of occasions; the investigations that have been carried out on same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the current engagements with stakeholders regarding the new draft specifications for Irish at leaving certificate level published by an organisation (details supplied) given the issues that have been raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22456/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to commence the process of creating a comprehensive policy for Irish in the education system in line with the aim to have 20% of civil service recruits proficient in Irish by 2030 as is outlined in the Official Languages Bill 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22457/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I think Deputy Haughey is next. The Chairman can put me in after that. I have not put my hand up yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was going to ask what the view in the European Parliament on the British Government was. Obviously, there is a lack of trust. How could there not be? I imagine it is always the case when dealing with Boris Johnson. Even when one thinks one has a deal, one does not know whether it is play-acting or real politics. I welcome Mr. Andrews's comments earlier on Northern representation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Chairman has asked about some of the issues I was going to deal with. Regarding the parliamentary assembly, it is welcome Mr. Andrews has had conversations even if they are not for public consumption regarding the North and across all and sundry. What interactions has he had at EU level on his proposal, its viability and what people's thoughts are on it? It is much better if we can get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with Mr. Andrews that we need to have such a discussion. I am not saying a referendum would be held tomorrow. We must play our part by having a full conversation, including on what the new Ireland would look like - the landing zone of a new united Ireland. The idea is that a new entity would be an opportunity to create something new and better. I agree with Mr. Andrews that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Professor Ferguson. This engagement is informative and necessary. I agree that we need a pilot scheme as soon as possible so that this can be brought into operation in respect of aviation. Professor Ferguson spoke about how PCR testing is more accurate. This issue can be dealt with by having more rapid antigen testing. How many such tests are needed to make up for this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: For how many days would the test be done?