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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----but we need short-, medium- and long-term plans that deliver for children like Mason and his mother, Aisling.

Inshore Fishing: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also thank Deputy Michael Collins and the Rural Independent Group for bringing forward this vital motion. It is absolutely necessary that we have these conversations. I have no doubt that many others have had the same conversations I have had with fishers in respect of ensuring the sustainability of their industry. I know the Minister has also had engagement. He knows the issues. No...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for European Presidency: Engagement with Ambassador of Sweden (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that from Deputy Haughey. This should be a delight for the committee because usually I just hog this space. I am not good at being brief, as we all know. The ambassador has laid out a considerable number of priorities, and some of them are obvious, such as renewables. He made the point that you have to expect the unexpected because nobody could have guessed any headline we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities for European Presidency: Engagement with Ambassador of Sweden (25 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was interested in that point, given that we are possibly meeting with a committee from Turkey, possibly in the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence. I was interested to hear the ambassador's view on that but that is a work in progress from where he is coming. There has been a change of view in Sweden, which has been in the public domain. A lot of people have probably changed their...

Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022: Second Stage (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All Members would agree the Bill is needed and long overdue. We all get the history behind the Bill and the fact that certain families had to go through brutal circumstances . What happened in the context of organ retention and incineration can only be called a scandal. We know that, beyond what happened in CUMH, there were audits by the HSE and, at best, inappropriate means of dealing...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the work that has been carried out to establish an inquiry into the State’s handling of the Covid-19 which he announced in January 2023; the timeline for this inquiry; and the scope and nature of the inquiry. [1880/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 26. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on Covid-19 will next meet. [1881/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jan 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: At the onset of the Covid pandemic in 2020, 23 people died tragically in Dealgan House nursing home in Dundalk. Unlike other nursing homes, it was taken over by the RCSI hospital group. Families have been persistent in trying to get to the truth and much is in the public domain because of this. They met the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, and have been...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the witnesses for coming before the committee. I had to leave to do an interview and I apologise if I repeat some of what has been said. To get into generalities, we are speaking about supports and a framework for disabled children and autistic children and adults to provide them with what they need to get through this world. We are not in any way delivering on this. It has been...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What does it look like or what should it look like?

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...