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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Aer Lingus is not aware of any communications under way. No one has liaised with Aer Lingus in respect of this. Is that the case?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Embleton responded to Deputy O'Rourke about supports for particular routes. Will Ms Embleton go into detail on which routes and what supports she is talking about? Where is the communication with Government in respect of delivering upon these?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If we could get a submission on that, it would be helpful. We could make our own communication with Government.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to ask about digital Covid certificates. Has Aer Lingus had any communication from Government on the logistics and operation of the idea? Are there definite guarantees that it will be available not only in paper but in digital format?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is why we need to get that pilot into operation. My time is exhausted.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 38. To ask the Minister for Health the details in relation to the funding and supports that will be made available for family addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37742/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to ask the Minister the details of funding and supports for family addiction services. I spoke to the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, about the matter and he will not be shocked that I am looking for details on supports for groups such as the Family Addiction Support Network, FASN, in Dundalk. He attended the network's events previously. The FASN plays a major role in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I seek clarity. The Minister of State can correct me if I am wrong, but I understand two allocations of moneys were provided, one to be drawn down directly by the HSE, and the other that was issued by the North Eastern Regional Drug Task Force. One was to deal directly with family support services for those affected by addiction. We need to hear about the timeline and the criteria. This...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Funding (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have arrived in the Chamber directly from a joint policing committee meeting in Dundalk. The Minister of State referred earlier to the Guerin report. Drug-debt intimidation and addiction are major issues. We cannot let organisations like this fail. The FASN is liaising with the HSE, but it is concerned because it has been awaiting the money for a considerable period. We need to get the...

Long-Term Residential Care: Motion [Private Members] (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This motion calls for a public inquiry into what happened in nursing homes. We all accept that there were failings by the State and other factors that have to be investigated. There are lessons that we have to understand and then there are actions that we have to implement. All of us offer our condolences to the families who have been through absolutely abject tragedy. We also show...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 129. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the use of rapid antigen testing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37743/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 191. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the current and potential future business supports available to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38028/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will give consideration to satellite broadband grants for those at the later stages of the National Broadband Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38029/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the situation in relation to EU Digital COVID Certificate for Irish citizens vaccinated in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38026/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (13 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proof of vaccination that will be required in terms of the EU Digital COVID Certificate for Irish citizens vaccinated in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38027/21]

Health (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Bhí muid uilig ag lorg plean chun an earnáil fáilteachais a oscailt fá choinne gach aon duine go sábháilte, ach ní sin atá i gceist anseo. Níl cothrom na Féinne anseo do dhaoine óga. Bhí muid an-mhall ag déanamh oibre mar gheall ar rolladh amach vacsaíní do dhaoine óga. Níl go leor oibre déanta mar...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will follow up on some of the issues that were put eloquently by Deputy Denis Naughten. Like many, I share his concern about the situation as it relates to a husband and wife, and the fact that they could be dealing with a six-year period during which money is being taken from a farm. The whole point is about ensuring that family-owned farms are viable and sustainable, and that we do not...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Can we get clarity on the lack of backdating? When does the clock start for somebody who is already in the system before this legislation is implemented? Will it be possible to backdate the provisions to take anomalies into account to ensure people are not hammered while dealing with this situation, and also to make the farm sustainable?