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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What is the status of the work of the interim procurement reform board and what are his plans to strengthen the procurement process in the State? I also ask for some detail on a timeline for that. We all accept that there have been significant and costly mistakes in procurement over the years. We could talk about the national children’s hospital until the end of time but mistakes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I do not think anybody would have a major difficulty with having enhanced processes on social and environmental responsibility taken into account. One such important process is to have a greater element of due diligence, particularly for large infrastructural projects, in respect of the ability of those tendering to deliver the project and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Public Procurement Contracts (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept the Minister of State's point on a skills academy, which is needed. I ask him to provide more detail on the new system for e-tendering, the reason for it and the weaknesses of the previous system. It makes complete sense that any learnings from investigations by the Comptroller and Auditor General be built into whatever our modus operandi will be in the future. I ask for some...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 68. 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 OPW to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55833/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I ask the Minister to provide an update on the status of flood relief measures for County Louth, particularly the plans under the catchment flood risk assessment and management, CFRAM, programme to deal with Dundalk, Blackrock, Ardee, Termonfeckin, Annagassan, Carlingford, Greenore, Drogheda and Baltray. I am seeking a complete update on as much of this as possible. I accept that...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the comprehensive answer. In fairness, my first question was going to be in respect of the timeline for the reassessment of Termonfeckin and Annagassan but the Minister of State has indicated it should be completed within 12 months. All present accept the necessity of these mitigations. Louth is very much an exposed county. Where I live in Dundalk is reclaimed land. Given...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Flood Risk Management (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. If the Minister of State could provide me with a reply in writing, that would be brilliant. I am finding it difficult not to agree with him on the fact that the work that needs to be done is necessary and is all happening too slowly. I will try to avoid repeating myself. Obviously, some of these projects will be substantial. I am aware the whole planning process is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What about the relatives' plans?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Last week, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage recommended 1,720 structures of architectural heritage to Dublin City Council for inclusion on the record of protected structures. It appears the Moore Street terrace did not make the cut despite recent planning observation by the Minister's officials. It is their view that many of the existing buildings, in addition to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Policing Reform (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the global 16 Days campaign. One of central themes of this year’s campaign is the demand for an end to gender-based violence in all workplaces. Ireland has yet to ratify the International Labour Organization, ILO, Convention 190, which commits the State to ending violence and harassment in the world of work. Does the Taoiseach know when his...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It goes without saying there are many issues relating to the British Government at this time. There are the ongoing issues of the protocol, the amnesty legislation, the delivery of Acht na Gaeilge and the DUP's boycott of North-South meetings, the last of which presents legal questions. It is difficult to see how the cul-de-sac in which unionism finds itself will be exited without the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (16 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 43. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent dialogues with the Government and President of the United States of America providing an update on the Northern Ireland protocol. [54347/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 65. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the review of income eligibility for social housing supports in each local authority; the details of the new assessment methodology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55221/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Planning Issues (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 53. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the status of the rural housing planning guidelines that are currently being prepared; the expected timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55222/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Defibrillators Provision (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 177. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is satisfied with the number of defibrillators located in sports clubs throughout Ireland; the status of the work of an organisation (details supplied) in its development of a State defibrillator database; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55219/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 230. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management, CPC, holders who had their licence issued in Northern Ireland were required complete a transport management CPC examination in advance of the end of 2020 with (details supplied) to obtain an equivalent issued here; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who availed of the opportunity prior to the 2020 deadline of swapping their transport management certificate of professional competence for an equivalent issued here; the number of persons that remain to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55314/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (11 Nov 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 232. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of the professional competence requirements that now need to be completed to exchange a transport management certificate of professional competence in road haulage issued in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55315/21]