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Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 767. To ask the Minister for Health the current number of vacant consultant posts in the RCSI Hospital group; the number of vacant posts in each speciality and location; the plans that there are to deal with same, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39193/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (14 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 768. To ask the Minister for Health if he will detail his Department’s recent engagement with an organisation (details supplied) on the issue of vacant consultant posts across the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39194/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (14 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 769. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant posts currently in CHO8, including a breakdown of specialities and locations, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39195/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (14 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 887. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the mitigations that are being considered to reduce the cost of farm inputs such as fertiliser and fuel and to ensure the sustainability of family farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/22]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (14 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 910. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development her future plans for the development of additional community hubs in rural areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39244/22]

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was not present for the beginning of the debate because the transport committee had the news that Aer Lingus was refusing to come before it next week to deal with the issues we are all hearing about left, right and centre regarding cancelled flights. We know they are issues throughout Europe and the world. We need to know the particular issues that relate to Aer Lingus as they impact on...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the American congressional delegation. [34230/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Mr. Scannell. He has dealt with a fair amount of the subjects in which we are interested. Food security comes down to the work that has always been done at European level to ensure the supply and the quality. As Mr. Scannell said, supply on a world basis is not going to be the issue, but price will be a major one. What is the disaster reckoning and what plans are put in place if...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Food Security in the European Union: European Commission for Agriculture and Rural Development (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know we are in a different place. In particular, there is the fact that the Russians are willing to threaten and use energy and food security. It is what Mr. Scannell said as well, that it is making preparations so that there is a greater level of resilience. That also relates to Europe. Are we talking about a possible different conversation around food security in particular, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is absolutely disgraceful that Aer Lingus is dodging its responsibility. We have all heard the stories. We have all been in contact with people who have had flights cancelled at the last minute. We have heard some of the reasons for this in the public domain, but we need to interrogate the matter further and discover how long we are going to be dealing with these sort of circumstances....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Would it be possible to demand a date as quickly as possible? I accept the difficulties that can create-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would be only too willing to facilitate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy: Discussion (13 Jul 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank our guests for coming in. Unfortunately, my battery will not get through a two-hour period at this stage. I am too lazy to buy a new one but I will have to deal with that. The witnesses have dealt with a considerable number of the issues. In fairness, many people have said they fall under the same bracket as me. I would not consider an electric car because the infrastructure was...