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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It probably needs to be agile in order that it can change. I get the point being made in regard to input from the people who are living these lives and are impacted by this. When we talk about housing, we have all dealt with people who are in nursing homes and should not be. You are also dealing with the question of whether a person falls into disability services or community services...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: People may technically get that but will not get that small bit of support.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would have taken another hour.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to what the Chair said about Fiacre Ryan and RPM. It was one of the most impactful sessions I have had in any committee. We need to follow up on RPM and the general idea of those who are non-verbal but who are thinking. We talked about silos earlier. Someone could be left in a personalised silo by not providing them with that. Regarding what Dr. Roddy said about whatever...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of driving tests cancelled by the Road Safety Authority in all test centres in each of the months June to December 2022, in tabular form; the reason for the test cancellations by the RSA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2887/23]

Public Dental Services: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Regional Group for tabling this motion. Nearly every Deputy in this Chamber, including Deputy Munster and me, have raised the DTSS and received many answers over a long period. We all know that the inability of people on medical cards to get dental care is having a major impact. We all know people are putting off dental care and we know the long-term impact this has. The...

Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have spoken here many times previously, and the Minister has spoken himself, about the necessity of having a decent food supply chain that provides people with adequately priced safe food. Beyond that, in the context of the wider agricultural industry, we are talking about the sustainability of family farms. From the point of view of rebalancing, we all welcome the prospect of a food...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 113. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress that has been made in relation to flood risk management at Annagassan and Termonfeckin in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2148/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am asking for an update on flood risk management at Annagassan and Termonfeckin in County Louth. During the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, process there was no economically viable project. The Office of Public Works, OPW, was looking at a review of risk then, a scheme viability review, SVR. I am just wondering where that is. If possible, I would also like to get...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the Minister of State's answer. What we are looking at in respect of Termonfeckin is that the report is due at the end of quarter 1 of this year, and we are talking about the end of the year for the report on Annagassan. We all accept the issues that have been brought about by climate change in the last while. We all know the dangers we face in respect of flood risk. It is an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. We are in an incredibly precarious situation and we need to make sure all is done in respect of protecting our communities from flood risk and many other risks that are ahead of us in a changing world. As regards Annagassan and Termonfeckin, we need those processes to conclude within the timeline the Minister of State has spoken about and we must then ensure the other...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all accept the absolute necessity of an all-island rail review and the fact that partition has had a huge impact. We have all seen the maps of Ireland where on the western coast there is nothing in terms of any level of rail connectivity. This obviously relates not only to partition but planning failures over many years. Alongside this, whether I was canvassing in Armagh where people...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Could we have a timeline on the report? Can the obstacle produced by the DUP by not allowing an Executive to be in place and Ministers to be in their roles doing the necessary jobs for the people be avoided? Beyond that, I ask the Minister for an update on the rail plans for Dublin, Belfast and beyond to Cork, including electrification. We are still operating on the same timeline in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rail Network (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the all-island strategic rail review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2145/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 18. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the efforts that are being made to address the backlog in NCT centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2144/23]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (19 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 137. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the catchment and flood risk management plan under CFRAM for County Louth; the progress that has been made to date on the implementation of same; the funding that has been allocated to the scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2147/23]

Climate Action Plan 2023: Statements (18 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The vast majority of people out there accept the absolute reality of climate change and the need to act. I do not think there is anyone here who can in any way understand the madness of what we are seeing in Germany, where a village is being demolished for a coal mine and coal-produced electricity. Nobody considers that will be a viable solution into the future. We must look at ourselves...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Relief Section 481 Tax Credit: Discussion (resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My first question is to Ms Donaghy. I was a minute or two late coming into the meeting so I apologise if Ms Donaghy or anyone else covered this in their opening statement. When he was Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe said he recognised there had been certain issues brought forward relating to section 481. In fairness, Deputy Boyd Barrett has stated them. I will probably restate them in...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Relief Section 481 Tax Credit: Discussion (resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Department is meeting Equity tomorrow and it is going to have further engagement with IFWA.

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Film Relief Section 481 Tax Credit: Discussion (resumed) (18 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is vital. Some of the complaints were specific and some were not. We will go through the industry. I get it, in that a DAC has to be formed. I get the way films work. It is very difficult for it not to be on a project-by-project basis but there are certain problems created there. We talk about a sustainable industry and worthwhile employment. Beyond that, a fair question was put...