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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That question is across the board for all the witnesses. They might also like to delve into the issue of private riders.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: But you need bespoke solutions for places like that. That is the reality.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am broadly aligned with everybody else. I would suggest that there should be an upper limit on speed of 25 km/h per hour. That can be changed at a local level as per city and the operators’ requirements, particularly over time. Maybe it could be started in the city at a lower speed, as people are getting used to it, and then it can be increased. The point that has been mentioned...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise if I repeat anything. I was in and out of the meeting. I imagine that a lot has been dealt with. There is a difficulty with personal versus the shared schemes. Witnesses are talking about reduced speed in certain areas. Are they talking about that being enforced by geo-fencing? I keep using the example of my son who bought one of these. Obviously, he does not have that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Do we need to regulate for that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is it the most expensive here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In those jurisdictions, does a private person need it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Discussion (2 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is the same for bikes.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, projects such as those for Dundalk, Blackrock, south Drogheda, Carlingford, Greenore, Baltray and Ardee are vital for the future. Given the circumstances we find ourselves in regarding climate change, etc., it is absolutely necessary that we get them done as soon as possible. In fairness to the Minister of State, he furnished me with some details in writing a week or so ago,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is he looking at anywhere beyond those areas?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the Minister of State's answer. It is vital that due diligence is carried out as to what best fits in sorting the problems in places such as Annagassan and Termonfeckin. I am also thinking of areas such as Dromiskin that have flooding difficulties. Will any other places be considered for the these types of SVRs? Beyond that, is there a wider timetable for when some of these...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 58. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the flood relief measures for County Louth; the progress to date; the additional staffing resources provided by the Office of Public Works to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11508/22]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister of State the status of flood relief measures for County Louth, including the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme; the progress to date; and the additional staffing resources that will be provided by the Office of Public Works, OPW, to Louth County Council.

Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine: Motion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend this motion. Like many Members here, it is vital that we give our solidarity to the Ukrainian people. Táim an-sásta a labhairt faoi saoirse na hÚcráine, and against the disgraceful Russian onslaught and the war crimes of Vladimir Putin and his army. We have all seen the scenes. Some Ukrainian people have made their lives in Ireland, in places like Dundalk....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ethics in Public Office (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the planned changes regarding Standards in Public Office rules and regulations; the expected timeframe for the finalisation of the general changes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11507/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 136. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment his views on the shortage of workers in the tourism and hospitality sector; if he has plans to work with the sector regarding the lengthy delays the sector is experiencing with employment permits; his plans to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11285/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 137. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the estimated timeframe for the processing of employment permits from application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11286/22]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Tourism Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 138. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the implementation of the plan of action to tackle the backlog in employment permits; the impact on waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11287/22]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 271. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding front-line workers for homeless service charities (details supplied) who worked throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; if they are being considered for the Covid recognition payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11281/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Departmental Schemes (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 375. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will outline grant schemes that are available to private homeowners on low incomes who need to extend their homes (details supplied) but who do not have the means to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11533/22]