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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Darmody said it as well and we all get it – the early interventions are not happening so there are lost opportunities. I think Mr. Darmody used the term “irreparable damage”.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My question is for Dublin Bus. I was at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Autism addressed by representatives of Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. Ms Debbie Carr spoke about the assistance dog, Gandhi, that her 21-year-old son Aidan uses. She brought up the issue and said that Aidan had been refused access onto a bus twice in the last month. She also spoke about how this could have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I believe Aidan's mother, Debbie Carr, has sent an email into Dublin Bus and there needs to be a direct response. I understand that bus drivers have a job to do and are under great pressure but we need to ensure there is an element of education because we would all agree that this just should not happen.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Provision of Bus Services in Dublin: Discussion (8 Nov 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That said, there is the wider issue of the need for internal communications.

Energy Security: Statements (27 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I might have to agree with Deputy Carey. We may be dealing with this issue of energy security for quite a time to come. This is another one of these multiple overlapping crises. Obviously, we have energy security issues across Europe with supply, particularly gas, a situation that has been absolutely beyond exacerbated – I am not sure there is a term I could choose that would...

Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know that this State has a very long history. We had a society that was built around not giving adequate powers or protections to women and, beyond that, actually oppressing them. I accept that a significant number of legacy issues have fallen into the Minister's in-tray. I assume that others did not want to deal with them. We are at the point of redress and we all accept and...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (27 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 45. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline any future plans for energy cost supports and assistance for businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53087/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Broadband Infrastructure (27 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 98. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work of the Broadband Mobile Phone Task Force, particularly the work being that is being carried out to provide alternatives for persons who have been waiting for a broadband connection for up to five years under the plan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53089/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Flexible Work Practices (27 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 138. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of the work that is being carried out on remote working hubs and broadband connection points; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53090/22]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (26 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 125. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the anomaly in cases in which a social welfare recipient, who would otherwise qualify for the fuel allowance, is deemed illegible because they are renting a room in a house in which non-qualifying persons live with whom they have no relationship; and if she will make a statement on the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has the Taoiseach spoken to Rishi Sunak?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The State and all of us internationally are dealing with supply chain issues, inflation, the energy crisis and the cost-of-living crisis. Our dealings with the European Union are more important than ever as are bilateral relations, particularly with the United States, while they are absolutely necessary in respect of our nearest neighbour. Has the Taoiseach spoken with or has he plans to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Offices (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 17. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the international unit of his Department. [51678/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Household Incomes (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 735. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his Department’s working understanding of the definition of a family farm; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52745/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Chair. It does not come as any shock that a lot of the witnesses have autistic children or relatives. My son is autistic so I have skin in the game, as they say. We can get into the ins and outs of the assessments of need and the therapies that are not happening but listening to the HSE last week, the one message is that it is not likely to be able to offer the service that is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is a service that would follow the kid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is right through.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agaibh. I am afraid to speak at this stage. That was very clearly put and in fairness to Deputy Buckley beforehand, he said what needed to be said about Dr. Crawford and Ms McSherry and the fabulous work that is being done. Dr. Crawford spoke about the necessary legislative answer. We are aware of the whole issue in relation to schools, which is the preparatory work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Fair play. That is brilliant.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Autism: Autism Policy: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I imagine it related to Dr. Crawford's course on the work she was doing. I started with a breakdown of what was wrong but it was a sum-up of what Dr. Crawford had already said, far more eloquently.