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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like further clarity on what was said earlier. There are people who may have been vaccinated in the North or in Britain but who want an Irish digital Covid certificate. I believe it was Mr. Muiris O'Connor who said this would likely be done about a fortnight after 19 July. Is that the general timeline we are talking about?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am from the Border area and I have been contacted by many people who fall into that bracket. It is something we need to sort as soon as possible. I was reasonably happy when I knew there was a plan to do it and a fortnight is doable in terms of the timeline. I beg forgiveness for raising this next matter because there is an element of cheek to it. I have spoken to the Minister of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. I thank the Minister of State for all the information he has brought to the table, particularly when it is combined with what we heard at yesterday's session. I again apologise for going off on a side topic.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I follow on from what Deputy O'Rourke said. The printed version will say if the holder is vaccinated or unvaccinated. Along with the QR code, it will say if he or she is tested for antigen or PCR. Will it? I refer to the email that goes out or whatever.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That makes complete sense but we are back to the point Deputy O'Rourke made. With regard to hospitality, the only way this will be operational and avoid forgery is if there is fit-for-purpose verifier app, even with whatever changes need to be made to remove other information provided to airlines. That piece of work will need to be done or it is another point where the plan is ready to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There may be constitutional issues but we will not worry about them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate: Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (14 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does the Minister of State want that to be recorded as his view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Commissioner for coming before us today. I apologise if I repeat anything anyone else has said, I had to go in and ask a question of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Given what it related to, I might just direct it to the Commissioner. There is a particular issue for maize growers in Ireland in the context of the directive on single-use plastics. There was an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, but it is about the money. We have had many false dawns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I never asked about the Narrow Water bridge. Obviously, in the context of INTERREG funding, there has been a change of tack but-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Developments at European Union Level: Commissioner Mairead McGuinness (15 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe I did not ask a sufficient number of questions the last time so I will make up for it now. I appreciate the time the Commissioner has given. Whatever about the questions I asked, I was impressed with the fluidity of answers. I am not saying I necessarily agree on every point but I thank the Commissioner for the interaction. I welcome the conversation around the connective tissue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol (Article 16): Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (9 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am in agreement with much of what others have said. The big question in relation to the European Commission is how exactly it happened and in ensuring that it does not happen again. Whatever meetings in which the Government will be involved will be absolutely necessary. It is a case of finding out exactly what happened from the perspective of ensuring that there is no room for a move...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Facing the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This is either to Mr. McGowan or Ms Connelly. We need that piece of paper the Chair spoke about. We need a half page on what is necessary. On the wage subsidy scheme and the need for a bespoke solution with protections for workers, I ask the witnesses if they can give an update. We need an update on travel agents as well as soon as possible, on where they are regarding refunds. If we had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Facing the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will I be able to get that update on the bespoke solutions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Facing the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (9 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All right. Go on ahead. If they have time at the end, they can build it into other answers.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (27 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Narrow Water Bridge project; and if he will provide further details of any current or future engagements with Louth County Council. [41002/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (27 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on the Narrow Water Bridge project; the anticipated funding beyond the tender stage; and the current and future interactions regarding funding streams. [40948/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (27 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 7. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work programme of the shared island unit in his Department. [40944/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Functions (27 Jul 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 8. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details on the shared island unit commissioned comprehensive research programme including topics of research; and the expected timeframe for publication of the research. [40945/21]