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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: 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]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Foreign Birth Registration (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 413. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of the application for the foreign birth registration of a person (details supplied); and the expected timeframe in which this application will be processed. [11284/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 729. To ask the Minister for Health the engagements that have taken place between his Department and the HSE in relation to an additional package of measures that will recognise the risks faced by certain frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic; the timeframe for publication; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11283/22]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all the witnesses. I think there will be general consensus and agreement regarding the fact that we want our roads to be as safe as possible. Mr. Waide said that it is not so much about being fair to motorists when we are talking about towns. Rather it is about ensuring people are able to involve themselves in active travel. I always find that in this State, to some degree, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is obviously huge. I will go around the entirety of the huge piece of work that the working group would need to look at. I am going to throw something out there that may be somewhat tangential. At this stage it is not just an issue with urban roads, it is an issue also within housing estates. Any member who was ever a councillor will know that one must go through an elongated...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not about the RSA having responsibility for this; it is more about whether it has been looked at. Obviously, a lot of constituents would state that it is an issue.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The RSA representatives have spoken about the countries that have introduced the 30 km/h changes. Over a period of time has there been any element of work done in seeing whether there was an acceptance of this and what the story was in relation to enforcement? I accept that this can differ from country to country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Did they have to put speed vans on every corner or anything like that?