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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Those are the most positive answers I have ever got anywhere on this campus. Gabhaim buíochas leis na finnéithe.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am an interloper.

Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: How long do I have?

Coercion of a Minor (Misuse of Drugs Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is alright. First, I would like to thank my colleagues. We all accept that we need something to deal with the coercion of minors and the facts of grooming by drugs gangs of very young kids. In some cases these are very vulnerable kids who are at the periphery of society. We all know that these drugs gangs do this from a point of view of protecting themselves and of having a buffer...

Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The point Deputy Farrell made is the reason we are here and we are dealing with the whole issue of lobbying. In fairness, the Minister spoke about the necessity for openness and transparency. We have to do absolutely everything we can from the point of view of delivering that as it relates to politics, political operations and parliamentary operations for that matter. We often talk about...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thought I gave others enough time to make it to the House.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I do not think this Bill will make many headlines but it is obviously important. Deputy Kennedy said-----

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is twice I have done that.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was thinking of a really good Teachta Dála.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That gives me an opportunity to start my contribution again. As Deputy Kenny said, law reform is similar to gardening in that it requires frequent maintenance. There probably have been times when that has not happened and there have been unintended consequences of old legislation that requires updates. It is good to see we are dealing with some of that. There was some concern that...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I congratulate Amy Broadhurst and all the women boxers fighting in Montenegro at the European championships. We have a record haul of bronze medals and I congratulate them on that. We wish them the best of luck as-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----they try to turn them into silver and gold. The Minister will know what I am going to ask him about. It relates to Carlinn Hall and communal heating systems. Long term, we need solutions, whether they will involve geothermal instead of gas woodchip. In the short term, however, we need to help these residents, whether through a business support scheme given to the likes of a front...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 113. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the timeline for an inquiry into nursing home care during the Covid-19 outbreak; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51614/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have already had a discussion. The Minister accepts that there needs to be a mechanism to provide necessary answers to families who lost loved ones. I am talking specifically about those who lost loved ones in Dealgan House nursing home. We need a timeline for when the work the Minister says his officials in the Department is doing will be complete. Will he give us the timeline and as...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am asking for a timeline for when the Minister will have the mechanism and, if he can go into any detail, the type of mechanism we are talking about.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that there are difficulties but it is fair to say what the families want is a full public inquiry. The Minister has said that his officials are working on a mechanism that will provide them with answers. We need to see what that mechanism is going to be as soon as possible. We are already very late into the game. We are dealing with families who had to deal with a great deal of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The families of the 23 people who died in Dealgan House deserve an answer. The Minister said we do not want a process that is too long. It has already been too long. He spoke to the families and told them there needed to be a mechanism. It is shocking we do not have that mechanism at this point in time. We need it as quickly as possible. It is totally correct that we need to ensure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Coverage (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 15. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on any progress made on advancing duty-of-care legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51619/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Coverage (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I wish to ask about the advancement of the duty-of-care legislation. We obviously have a huge issue regarding public liability insurance, given the impact on business, community groups and community centres.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Insurance Coverage (20 Oct 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister. It is necessary that the change happen as soon as possible. The problem with the public liability insurance sector is that we just do not have enough players. If we can make the ground better, it will facilitate the Government by attracting others. I hope we can get to a point where public liability insurance can be obtained by all the various organisations and...