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Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This country cannot operate without planes.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There are planning issues and that is the reason there is an ongoing review by the Attorney General. There have been issues with An Bord Pleanála. We, as public representatives, sometimes must deal with issues that communities are worried about. Let me give as an example of the N53 at Rassan, which is townland located north of Dundalk, County Louth. An oral hearing was meant to take...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 31 - Transport (Supplementary) (23 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All those projects will happen and, on the basis of my bringing them up here, faster and better, yes?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 137. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the Government's response to recent developments in respect of the Northern Ireland protocol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57918/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all working on the basis that Britain needs a deal and that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak be offered a deal, regardless of what he means about not looking for a Swiss-style relationship with the European Union. We could rise and fall on the basis of comments from British politicians over the past number of years. We all want to see matters being streamlined and the protocol issue...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome that. I get many football fans might see this as an opportunity to see Brazil play. I assume not too many will wish to see England play but who knows? It is obviously vital fans would monitor advice and it is good to see consular assistance will be in place. However, I will go through the questions again and ask about the view of the Minister and the Government. There is a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister. The one good thing that can come from this World Cup is that the spotlight is on Qatar, the human rights abuses there and whether we will have any movement on it. However, I wish to see a greater level of courage from some of the football associations and some of the footballers in particular. There was considerable talk beforehand about what they would do to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: World Cup (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am looking for the Government's advice for football supporters who have travelled or may travel to Qatar for the World Cup. It is very difficult to get over the fact that the World Cup is being held at this time of year. Questions have been raised on how the tournament ended up being in Qatar. The questions are fairly obvious as regards FIFA. We are all aware of the treatment of women...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister that huge resolve has been shown by Iranians across the board, especially Iranian women, who are rightfully absolutely outraged at what happened to Mahsa Amini. The level of force and lethal force employed by the Iranian regime to a degree shows the level of resolve. We are aware of a phenomenal level of violence and it is probably very difficult to get the full...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the response of the Minister. He has a level of access to the regime in Iran. This is down to vital work done to build up relationships. For the want of a better term, I suppose it is normalising the situation as would benefit all of us internationally in making this world a safer place. It had been scuppered by President Trump. What is happening now has to be called out for...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Human Rights (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister to outline the Government's response to the threats by the Iranian Government to execute protestors. We all have been deeply shocked by the killing of Ms Mahsa Amini. We have seen the bravery of the protestors. A large amount of people have made the ultimate sacrifice because of this. We have seen the bravery, particularly of Iranian women. I want to get the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am taking this question for Deputy John Brady. I ask the Minister to outline the Government's response to the escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, particularly the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. President Zelensky has spoken about the Russians using cold as a weapon of mass destruction. Everything from energy to the refugee crisis has been weaponised. The Russians...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know the biggest victims in war are civilians. People were killed in Poland recently, and, unfortunately, this is what happens in war. The Irish people have shown significant solidarity with those dealing with Russian munitions daily. Things are not going particularly well for Vladimir Putin in the war, but the problem in this regard is that he has taken aim at civilians. He has...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. We all want this war to end and for Russia to leave the Ukrainian lands its forces have taken. We want to see a peaceful situation restored. Hopefully, there will be a time when a straight player, such as Ireland, will be able to play a role in this regard. We all accept this opening does not seem to be there now, but we must live in hope and be prepared for such a...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to deal with the issue of junk food marketing and the dangers to children's health. Safefood research estimates one in 20 children on this island will die prematurely due to problems caused by being overweight. The biggest junk food brands are designing online games for young children to promote their products. Research in Britain shows children aged under 16 years there are exposed...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Government needs to rein in the junk food brands-----

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Northern Ireland (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 42. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his latest communications with the British Prime Minister. [56372/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Climate Change Negotiations (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 52. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the COP27 conference which he recently attended in Egypt. [56371/22]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Ukraine War (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 133. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will detail the Government's response to the UN report detailing evidence of torture and abuse of prisoners by both sides in the war in Ukraine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57917/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy in Education: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As usual, my timing was terrible. My apologies, I walked out of the meeting at the worst possible time. What we have heard is very positive. I am not a member of this committee and I have just imposed myself on it. Probably similar to others here, I have skin in the game. I have an interest in this issue in relation to my son. This is why I take what has been said here in a very...