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Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister of State stated that he was accepting it but he had not bothered putting his own name to these references to "public order". "Public Order" is mentioned in multiple lines and Deputy McNamara has covered that base.

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will attempt not to repeat myself or labour the point but it is almost the same point that arises in relation to all of these matters. We are back to the need for a process. I accept that all states will make determinations on the basis of national security. There needs to be some element of oversight - we can call it accountability - and making sure there are eyes on, that due diligence...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This issue is similar to others we have conversed about already. It is about a process. We can get into components and how critical or not they are. Stakeholders who work in the field would consider every component critical in the sense that without it, the system would not work. The Minister of State has made his arguments about why determinations would be made. We need a greater level...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept some of what the Minister of State said. Nobody wants to display our weak points and ask that no one kicks us there. I understand that point as it applies to infrastructure. However, Deputy McNamara made his point in a straight manner. The idea is that there are components that are not to be used. We are talking about a situation where a blanket ban could be applied in respect...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is about the technological logistics. Let us say a decision is made. It is about engaging with the alternative supplier and then with the companies, ensuring the supply chain is there and enough time is allowed so that we do not end up in a ridiculous situation where we take out components and we cannot make phone calls.

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not sure our backlogged court system will provide any solution, so I would hate it if anyone were to suggest that judicial review was the way to go. We know the issues with court services, which are insufficiently resourced. Will the Minister of State go into some detail about the consultations he mentioned? All of this comes with the caveat of national security, which presumably...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, I acknowledge that we will be dealing with some amendments that will look at this further, namely technological questions. We all get the idea of the changed geopolitical set-up in the world. We are all aware that the State, in the context of security, requires the necessary powers to ensure that communication networks are protected. However, we need some sort of clarity on...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I do not believe it will come as any shock to the Minister of State, given that we have had this conversation earlier, that we support this. It is caught in one term: "sustainability". We all know the benefits provided by the post office network and the network's absolute necessity, particularly in rural communities that have lost many of their hubs. We welcome the fact that we are talking...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is worth pointing out that there has been unease in the local community in respect of the removal of the digital hub. We sometimes deal with communities that have not necessarily been dealt a fair hand by the State through many years. All present know the reality of what needs to be done in such communities. We all know the real way of dealing with problems such as poverty and...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the recognition by the Minister of State of the need for a significant number of this level of interventions. Technology and start-ups are vital but sometimes there is a fundamental piece that has to be done with regard to communities and some of those who have not necessarily had a perfect roadmap through the education system and have become somewhat distant from it. I accept...

Communications Regulation Bill 2022: Instruction to Committee (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As Deputy O’Rourke said, we welcome this motion. It is fair to say that there has been a considerable number of conversations in respect of the post office and its network and this discussion has been around sustainability and viability. We all saw the great, and spectacular work in some cases, which has been done over many years but, particularly during the pandemic, by the post...

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Much of the shared island unit has been positive, including some of the programmes the Taoiseach mentioned, such as charging schemes and so on. A significant degree of modelling and comparative research has been carried out North and South, although some of that modelling should be expanded into modelling 32-county systems because that is necessary preparatory work that needs to be done....

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 10. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the latest work of his Department’s shared island unit. [60889/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: North-South Implementation Bodies (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 11. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of his Department’s shared island unit. [60891/22]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with much of what has been said. The mood music seems to be better when dealing with the British Government. The Taoiseach has said the Irish protocol is working, particularly in relation to business. We are hopeful there will be a deal between the European Commission and the British Government. That needs to happen as soon as possible. We also want to see the Executive up and...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I raise the issue of provision for students with autism spectrum disorder, ASD. I will talk specifically about north County Louth. I have received correspondence from the relevant special educational needs organiser, SENO. I will not name every school in north County Louth but I will name a couple of them. Coláiste Chú Chulainn has two ASD classes. St. Vincent's Secondary...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was sent a letter by Claire, a grandmother and constituent. Her daughter has a beautiful five-year-old autistic son who attends a unit in Kilsaran school. After begging schools, it was the only one his mother could get a place in even though they live in Dundalk. Thankfully, the unit is brilliant. Mason is over the average height for his age and strong. In addition, he is a flight risk...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The answer she got was that occupational therapy waiting lists-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The occupational therapy waiting lists are closed. We do not have the services required. The HSE has large gaps-----