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Power of Higher Education, Research and Skills as Economic Enablers in a Changing World: Statements (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are in an unstable world, whether we are talking about tariffs or the impact of AI will have that includes many positives that will need to be utilised, although we also know there are dangers in the short term for employment in specific spheres. On that basis we need to make sure we have our act together. I refer to the Regional Development Centre that operates out of DkIT in Dundalk....

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate it.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 17. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Northern Ireland will meet next. [16857/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what the Taoiseach said in the sense of supporting a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. We have all heard about the huge level of collusion, the number of agents who had information and who had been involved in this and the questions in relation to surveillance. The question I have for the Taoiseach is on whether this Government policy. On that basis, how does the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Tánaiste, when he was Taoiseach, spoke about the need for a cross-Border hub that could deal with some of these issues and make sure that they are on the political agenda. We know that there will be no difficulty engaging with the Northern Executive.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We should be able to engage with the British Government at this stage. We are not dealing with the madness we would have had previously.

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [16858/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Economic and Social Council (13 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to the condolences to the colleagues and family of Garda Kevin Flatley. It reminds us of the dangers that gardaí face every day. We can see the recent work that has been done in my constituency in dealing with incredibly serious organised crime, and I commend the Garda on that. Our thoughts are also with the families of the two teenagers who were lost in Donegal. As...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Official Engagements (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the information be supplied to the families?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 163. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his Department's plans this year for funding, resourcing, recruitment and retention at the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16861/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Could the Tánaiste detail the plans this year as regards funding, resourcing, recruitment and retention at the Defence Forces? We all know that if we take this over a five-year period, we have had more losses than we have had recruitment. It is a huge issue. We are well away from reaching what is necessary for level of ambition 2. I think that at present we could be below the numbers...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the answer, particularly the statement that we still have more to do. Obviously, we are starting from a point of view of legacy issues as regards pay and conditions. Has any detailed study been done of the reasons for the discharges? As much as there was an improvement last year, and we hope for a greater improvement as regards recruitment versus discharges this year, we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would appreciate it if that information could be shared.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Official Engagements (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 182. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will report on his meetings in Lebanon recently about a case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16860/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Official Engagements (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My question is about Private Seán Rooney. The Tánaiste put in the public domain the fact that he was having engagements in Lebanon and that he was dissatisfied. The family and the rest of us all want to see justice. We have not seen that progress. I believe the Tánaiste and the Government are dissatisfied. How did the engagement go there? Has he any update on the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Crime is an incredibly serious issue that many of us are dealing with at the minute. Yesterday in my own constituency, 20 pipe bombs were found in a ditch behind a property in Ardee. This happened after great work by An Garda Síochána in relation to a significant drugs find. It shows the reality on the ground, particularly when combined with an incident last Friday in Ardee in...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is necessary that LSSIF funding would follow through for the stadium in Dundalk. My understanding was Louth GAA and Drogheda United were on that reserve list. The argument that was made was shovel-ready projects would get first dibs but given what is happening, particularly with Louth stadium, the first phase of which will be under way, we have to consider additional funding. We have to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 102. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will outline any engagement there has been between his Department, the Louth county board of the GAA and GAA headquarters about the funding of the new GAA stadium in Dundalk, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22861/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This has been a really great time for Louth football. We had the Leinster final win by the under 20s against Meath, the minors won last night against Dublin and are now through to their Leinster final and, hopefully, an historic injustice will be righted on Sunday against Meath. I would say there is much support around the House on this. It is vital that the GAA stadium in Dundalk is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Sports Funding (8 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister of State might have an interest in a particular game at the weekend, I would imagine. We will all be glued on Saturday to the match between Armagh and Donegal. It should make for a very good weekend of football. I commend the work done by Louth GAA and the teams under Fergal Reel, Ger Brennan and Johnny Clerkin. I wish them the absolute best of luck and we all hope for a...