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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: That is positive and allows for a period to deal with other issues. It has been said to me that the two types of contracts are based on transactions and that is accepting that there was a mechanism for top-ups and whatever. To a degree, postmasters would claim that they have not secured great deals down the years and now their workload has increased. On a regular straightforward...

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: I assume the witnesses cannot go into detail on An Post's negotiations with the Government but are they positive? Will these services be delivered in a considerable number of post offices and will a payment and a reasonable deal be provided for postmasters?

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: An Post has not dealt with the Government specifically about that issue.

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: I welcome that conversation. It needs to happen. Whatever services can be provided should be, as well as the stuff that is happening with the one-stop shops and green hubs and so on. An issue that has been put to me is that there needs to be an element of audit, whether by the Labour Court or otherwise, on the rates of pay in post offices. We are talking about sustainability. Some...

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: It is a matter of delivering a service for which other financial institutions pay a fair rate. That is all I am talking about. What kind of figure might we be looking at as regards closures, given the criteria as set out, the fact that a number of post offices do not believe they are viable into the future and that people will be retiring? Does An Post have a game plan for that?

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: In fairness, Chairman, you dealt with some of the questions around the PSO. It needs to be part of the conversation. We also probably need to have a conversation post the review, and when the details of the banking contracts are in play. Then we will have a better general conversation on that. Given the opportunity, I thank Ms Byrne and Mr. McRedmond and I thank the post office...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A lot of what I was going to say has already been said. Professor Mark Ferguson came before the committee and gave us his report. We saw this as a possible solution, in combination with the digital green certificate. I accept what is being said with regard to event systems. Dr. Power talked about dealing with the sensitivity difficulties with PCR testing and about testing twice over a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will Mr. Osman address the question I put to him?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rapid Antigen Testing for Aviation and Travel Sectors: Discussion (9 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The question relates to the green digital certificate. I assume Mr. Osman has a general indication of the information this will provide and so on. He has already talked about the safety and security of the information held on his own app. I assume he would almost have a template app for this certificate. On the wider issue, my fear is that procurement processes and so on could hold up...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As antigen testing was raised, the only commentary I will make is that it has been a tool that we have missed in the opening up of society but it may have a particular fit for aviation. We all know NPHET's view on it at this stage, and Dr. Tony Holohan stated that there is an insufficient amount of evidence on antigen testing, particularly around travel and aviation. There has been a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Can the Chairman hear me now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will forget about that headset. Apologies for that delay. I thank Mr. Joyce, Mr. Doorley and Ms Lane for their presentations. I would like to hear from them rather than listen to myself speak. It comes back to the same issues with respect to what needs to be done from the point of view of the legislation and the electoral commission. The only pontificating I will do is on the electoral...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government: General Scheme of the Electoral Reform Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It needs to be done on a State basis and then streamlined across every local authority.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 85. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is satisfied with the number of defibrillators located in sports clubs throughout the State; if plans are in place to increase the number; if consideration has been given to further supports for club networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33228/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I echo what Deputy Ward has said. We were all shocked by what happened to Christian Eriksen. We were absolutely delighted that it did not end in tragedy. There was spectacular action, particularly by the Danish captain and his teammates. Obviously, the medical care kicked in quickly. We need that to happen in all these sorts of circumstances. I accept what the Minister of State has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am sorry to hear about the tragedy that occurred within the Minister of State's family. It highlights the necessity for defibrillators and for us to ensure the availability of defibrillators and know-how in that regard where and when it is needed. We need to make sure that happens. I welcome the Minister of State's commitment to engage with some of his colleagues in regard to putting...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to increasing the number of scholarships offered to students through Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge given the impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht regions and students alike; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time Iarnród Éireann operated the quiet carriage initiative; the reason the initiative was phased out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33446/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual expenditure for the quiet carriage initiative operated by Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 477. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the institutional or other scholarships available including grants from research funders and financial assistance to aid students pursuing professional master's in education in a university (details supplied) following completion of undergraduate studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33445/21]