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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Infrastructure (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Deputy O’Rourke and I have had an engagement with the installers’ representative panel. The panel is reasonably happy that there has been some movement in the correct direction. Has the CRU sought specific legal advice to clarify that what has been introduced is legally binding and is there evidence of the CRU verifying the legal position should any accidents occur and the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 64. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the funding streams that are available for geothermal heating schemes, to include the amount that has been drawn down to date in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41388/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the Minister provide an update on the funding streams available for geothermal heating systems, including the amount drawn down to date in 2024? It will not come as a shock that I am still looking for a solution for Carlinn Hall, which has a communal heating system. I have been told there is a need to look at the support scheme for renewable heat for district heating across the board...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get the idea of front-line energy and managing the system. At the moment, gas is being bought from Energia which deals with a management company which is made up of the residents. It creates a whole pile of issues. I have spoken to some third party companies about this matter. They are considering anything that could be a geothermal solution, for example, a column-type system allied...

Disability Services: Motion [Private Members] (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I put it to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, that we really need to see that one-stop shop. It needs to get beyond words. We know what the huge issues are when we are talking about carers or those with disabilities and their wider families. We need to make sure there is a proper framework around them. I welcome to the Public Gallery Alexandra Jedrzejewska from All Abilities...

Social Welfare Bill 2024: Second Stage (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Many of us have spoken about those who do a large amount of caring work in our families and communities, including for those with disabilities. It is fair to say that we have to examine the means test. This is not the first time the Minister and I have engaged on the issue. I am coming at this from the point of view of delivering something that is sustainable. We know the large amount of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Economic Policy (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to deal with the issue of pharma in Dundalk. Before that I bring up an issue, I brought up previously about Dundalk Grammar School. It set up a GAA team in the past while, which was supported by parents, students and Louth GAA. It has played in the Lennon Cup but has been given an order by the board to desist. It has caused huge consternation. I have never seen anything cause as...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Child Poverty (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Taoiseach and I have spoken many times about autism services and the issues facing families. Recently, I met the All Abilities Action Alliance in Louth about school places. There are anomalies in the number of special needs classes that are available in Louth at primary and secondary levels. I have already submitted a couple of follow-up questions on this matter, but we need clarity....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to address a question raised by the Dundalk Democrat, namely, Louth County Council putting Uisce Éireann on notice regarding grave concerns about a number of network pumping stations and wastewater treatment issues. There were huge issues in Dundalk and north County Louth this time last year. There have been heavy rains recently causing major worry. There are questions in...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government (15 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he intends to establish additional units or divisions in his Department to those outlined in the programme for Government. [36728/24]

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is not the case. What happens in Crosslanes is that sometimes people are brought in there. The assessment is made but that is only done after the inpatients are looked after-----

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----with regard to mental health. We also need the daytime service to be up to scratch because it is not at the minute. I think that involves all stakeholders.

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: -----which means time goes by. There is no night-time service in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for assessment-----

World Mental Health Day: Statements (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have just heard the news of Israel deliberately firing on three UNIFIL positions in Lebanon. Our thoughts go out their families and those people who are engaged for us and others in peacekeeping. Obviously, this cannot stand in any way, shape or form. I imagine there is agreement across the House on that. I am very glad we have this opportunity to speak about mental health. I am...

South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy: Motion (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As many of my colleagues have said, we support DMAPs. A number of people have spoken to the fact that a period of time was lost in bringing them about. We know the potential in offshore wind. If we are serious about decarbonisation and renewables, we know, given our geography - I am also not from the south coast - and certain other advantages we have, the benefits that exist and what we...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Israeli war against the Palestinian people is nothing other than genocide. We need to support the South African case. We need that to happen as quickly as possible. Of course we want a ceasefire. How could we not when we have seen at least 42,000 Palestinians slaughtered? We welcome the moves to recognise the Palestinian state by Ireland, Spain and Norway. We need to see movement on...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agaibh agus fáilte romhaibh anseo. I wish to follow on from what Deputy Gould said on the funding of the national drugs strategy. Although the costings are not available and a determination has to be made on the actions proposed by the citizens’ assembly, we can state quite categorically that the opposite side is very well funded. That does not look like it will...

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Ms Brennan is saying the review is required and that the system works, but that to do it properly, it will have to be on a much bigger scale. Is that correct?

Committee on Drugs Use: A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree. There is still the question of addressing the criminal element and drug debt intimidation. Unfortunately, that is how people are being used. We have seen projects such as Greentown. I spoke to someone lately who told me about county lines and escape lines. It is about real interventions to take kids out of certain circumstances. Dealers are really flexible in how they operate...