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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (15 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 1031. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the institutional or other scholarships available including grants from research funders to students in third-level education studying the Irish language. [31707/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 72. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to include provisions for cycling and walking along the new realignment of the N53 Hackballscross to Rassan, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32299/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Defence Forces (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 99. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe in which issues in relation to rates of pay, allowances and overtime for Defence Forces personnel will be considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25078/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Programmes (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 107. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the expected timeframe for the processing and finalisation of the 2021 sports capital grant applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32300/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Domestic Pets (16 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 240. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current requirements for family pets travelling on the island of Ireland, north, south and vice versa; the details of recent guidance notes issued to the general public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32298/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to expenditure on specific Covid-19 supports for the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32392/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current supports for the taxi industry, detailing plans for further supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30203/21]

Fisheries and Coastal Communities: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not very long since the House dealt with farming. The byword when it comes to farming is "sustainable". I would say that is the same way we need to look at the entirety of the fishing industry. It is all about ensuring that we have a viable, sustainable fishing industry that can deliver a plentiful supply of fish but also protection for those families engaged in fishing, many of whom...

Regional Airports and Aviation: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to add my voice to much of what has been said in the Chamber so far. We are talking about the aviation industry and 140,000 people who have been under extreme pressure, given what has happened to aviation. We must ensure that there is continuity of supports. Even when we get up and running, we accept that there will be a long-term impact for those involved in all areas of the travel...

Impact of Covid-19 on People with Disabilities within the Education and Health Sectors: Statements (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to raise an issue related to the point raised by the previous speaker and the whole conversation around accessibility. We have heard the issue discussed in the media in recent days but people have also contacted me on it. In fairness, incredible work has been done in terms of facilitating outdoor dining but there has probably been a trick missed in the sense that accessibility,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Dr. Downes, Professor Hymel and Professor Cefai, and my apologies for any mispronunciations. What we are talking about is, I believe, straightforward, concerns best practice, which is contained within this European framework, and it is a matter of putting it into play. Within this State, could we do with a greater amount of gathering and monitoring of incidents of bullying just to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, the involvement of the children is a big deal. Professor Cefai has given a certain indication as to how this can be dealt with. How do you engage parents in this because this can be a real difficulty?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the commentary on community-based programmes, a number of which operate in this State, particularly in County Louth. Do we also look at building in resilience for kids when they come across this? While accepting that the idea is to stop the bullying, can we build in an element of protection for those kids who do suffer it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and the Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I had intended to come in once but the witnesses caught my attention so I have stayed for the entire conversation. To revisit some of the issues that have been raised, I get the idea that any interventions need to take place as soon as possible, as is true in most other areas. I really welcome the commentary suggesting that multiple sites must be picked and this anti-bullying framework...

Regulation of Lobbying (Post-Term Employment as Lobbyist) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend Deputy Nash on bringing forward this legislation and affording us another opportunity to deal with the issue of lobbying. In fairness to the Minister of State, he acknowledged the lack of enforcement in regard to this matter and the need for such enforcement. This is not the first time I have spoken on this issue. My colleague, Deputy Mairéad Farrell, referred to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the Narrow Water bridge project; the recent engagements he has had in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32426/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the preparations his Department has taken to date regarding the EU digital Covid certificate; the expected timeframe for introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32425/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Viability of and Opportunities for the Post Office Network: An Post (9 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the scheme last 18 months?