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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Air Navigation Orders (17 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Most people will agree that if these provisions do not exist in domestic law, we need to make sure they are there. The Minister raised searching and sampling manifests and the ability to sanction if there are breaches of international law. How quickly can this be done? What can be done? I referred to the initial nine flights that The Ditch had highlighted. One of those carriers has...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 40. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current situation in South Lebanon; the current activities of the Defence Forces on the UNIFIL mission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42038/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is absolutely necessary, and I have spoken with the Tánaiste on this previously, that communication is maintained with the families of our peacekeepers, who are doing absolutely necessary work. We have had huge worries. It is a disgrace, but it is just a continuity of disgraceful actions by the IDF in firing on UNIFIL positions. Will the Tánaiste give an update on his...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (17 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 18. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the investigation in Lebanon into the death of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42039/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work plan by his Department, in conjunction with other agencies, to improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42046/24]

Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (16 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is another year, another budget, and another finance Bill, and we have a continuity of unfairness. We have not had the levelling-out with the huge resources we have with regard to those who have and those who do not. This is the Government's final budget. We are talking about the same two-tier income tax package we have come to expect. The cost-of-living crisis is obviously not over...

Finance Bill 2024: Second Stage (16 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They would have to go through six months or more. He would be happy enough if he could do the test now but he said there was a possibility of a digicard with the New Zealand licence, and even if there was, there is the timeline anomaly with regard to it. However, there is an overall solution that needs to be implemented, such as a bilateral agreement. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his...

VAT Rate for Hospitality Sector: Motion [Private Members] (16 Oct 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the fact this motion has been brought and the opportunity people had in the industry, whether in pubs, cafés, restaurants or hairdressers. Many are from our own constituencies and many of us have been contacted by them over a considerable period in that regard. As my colleague said, Sinn Féin had a budget proposal for a €250 million PRSI rebate scheme on the...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not saying it is not. Rather, we need to examine whether the operation of the grant system suits this. Others who have been involved in the wider idea of district heating systems have said that the support scheme for renewable heat would have to be altered to facilitate real moves. Regardless of whoever is in government when the Bill is enacted, it will be necessary. We all accept...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There are more in Dublin, including a number of apartments.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment regarding the non-domestic gas works regulation, what engagement there has been between his Department and the CRU and other stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41387/24]

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Regarding non-domestic gas works regulation, what engagement has there been between the Department, the CRU and all the other stakeholders? This area has not been regulated fully and there are particular issues. Will the Minister ensure that they are addressed and we have a system that is fit for purpose?

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...