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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: On the European solidarity windfall tax, who would be liable within the State in that regard? The Minister has spoken about how difficult it is to reform energy markets but we could all make the argument that perhaps we should have started this conversation earlier. We must do whatever we can at this time, however. The Minister has raised the fact that we are dealing with a wartime...
- National Retrofit Plan: Motion [Private Members] (20 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: Regarding the better energy warmer homes scheme, it has already been said that we have 9,000 households awaiting works and an average wait time of approximately 27 months. That should tell the Minister straight out that this is not working. We all accept that we need to make huge inroads on climate action. I think everyone would accept that we are in a very different world now and we need...
- Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Prices (20 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: 120. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements that he has had in recent weeks regarding the security and cost of the State’s energy supply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/22]
- An Bord Pleanála: Statements (15 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have all spoken about planning on previous occasions in the House. We in this State have had a colourful relationship with planning. On that basis, it is absolutely necessary that we have an impartial and trustworthy planning framework and infrastructure. I accept that files have been sent to the DPP and I accept that the Garda is investigating, which limits what can be said. However,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Work Permits (15 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have spoken before about the operation of the work permit scheme. Streamlining is needed across the board, in respect of everything from healthcare workers to chefs. Beyond that, the Minister of State spoke about the task force. We all know the issues, whether we are talking about healthcare workers in nursing homes or home carers, which is a particular issue. The Minister of State...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: We could be facing economic carnage. We have all heard from the owners of small businesses and industries. We need to deal with the cost of energy at both a domestic and international level, where we can do so, but we will also have to look at grant schemes. I refer to Suretank in Dunleer and Castlebellingham. To lay it out cleanly, the company is looking at its cost of €15,000 per...
- Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Energy Prices (15 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: 41. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will outline the assistance that the Government plans to give to small businesses that are struggling due to increased costs such as energy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44729/22]
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Commission of Investigation Report: Statements (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: I take the opportunity to congratulate the Minister of State on his promotion. I welcome some of what he has said on the Corporate Enforcement Authority. If ever there was a place that needed such an entity to be fit for purpose it is obviously this State. Unfortunately, as we get a lesson about 2012, it is a further reminder of the perception of the connectivity certain people have. There...
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Commission of Investigation Report: Statements (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know that. We really need business supports. As much as we need to deal with those who have acted wrongly, which is an absolute understatement, we need to look after businesses that are under severe pressure at this point in time. I understand there is an international and domestic part to this, but we really need to make sure we can deliver.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: We will all try not to rehash statements about the importance of taxi drivers. That is accepted. They are necessary from the point of view of education, hospitals, work and trips, as we heard. We all know what work taxi drivers have done over many years and the issues that arose with supports, in particular during the Covid period. Some of the issues mentioned are long running and still...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is the other problem.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: They are looking to switch to electric vehicles, which everyone wants to do, but cannot do so because there is not enough supply.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, they cannot get those either.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: The three-year rule is a problem, but if someone has bought a second-hand car, a significant amount of money will have been put into it, which means taxi drivers have committed for a number of years anyway. Leeway is needed. At the end of the day, we are talking about cars that are going to be checked and rechecked in any event.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: He did.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. McGuinness refers to the supply chain issue for new and even second-hand cars, the cost-of-living scenario and all the rest of it, as well as the fact that even people who have applied for grants are waiting. We are talking about a five-year extension.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is a fair ask. Anybody listening in would think that sounds reasonable.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is a precedent.