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Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all recognise that the mood music on the pandemic is not as good as we thought it would be. The mood music from our neighbours in Britain has also not been particularly helpful in recent times, particularly on the Irish protocol. It has given succour to some of the more extreme elements within unionism but in fairness the European Commission has shown a willingness to offer solutions to...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Telecommunications Infrastructure (14 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 36. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the expected timeframe for the establishment and operation of the mobile and broadband taskforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50164/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 163. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons attending the HSE services at Ladywell, Dundalk, County Louth; the number of staff and their grades; the current waiting time for second and subsequent appointments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50175/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 17. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of delivery of technical university status; the details in relation to Dundalk Institute of Technology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49878/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 41. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to facilitate those in education namely cyber-security courses to progress to high-level apprenticeships; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49879/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Ms Nolan and Mr. Claridge. The first issue I wanted to bring up has been dealt with to a degree. It relates to the current difficulties concerning the Irish protocol. I welcome what was said in that it follows on from what we have heard from Vice-President Šefovi on engaging with those who are seeking to provide solutions. We have from the British Government, and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does Ms Nolan not see the TRIPS waiver or something like it being able to facilitate that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This issue is exacerbated by the energy crisis. If we are talking about a chips Act and member states playing a role in that regard, it would be fair to ask how the Commission sees that it can play a part in dealing with the challenge. We could just ask Vladimir Putin to open up on the gas supply a wee bit more but that probably will not work.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If we had the car from "Back to the Future", we would be in a different place.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I had a question on Afghanistan. Obviously, we need to engage on that issue, but what are we looking at into the future? Will Ms Nolan comment on the EU-NATO declaration and what is foreseen when that lands?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am not taking away from its importance. Sometimes it is an easy sell with regard to the wider defence issue, which is different. It is something we have to get to the bottom of straight away. There is no two ways about it. We are starting from behind in this regard.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I also had a question on the rule of law. It was on what leverage there is and the financial connection. I asked a question at the beginning about An Post and the difficulties we are having and whether the Commission has any involvement.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is an issue that is arising. There is a change in customs requirements. Many firms in Britain are not prepared for it. Something else that is happening is the separation between those who receive the packages and Royal Mail itself. The filtering is not working. Things do not get to their destination because they do not have the proper information delivered. It is holding everything...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: State of the Union 2021: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Mobility Policy: Department of Transport (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leo. I thank Mr. Spratt and his team who have come in. A number of these issues have been dealt with to some degree and I apologise for any repetition. School transport needs to be dealt with. It is a farce every year in respect of who can access it. The Chairman mentioned students on concessionary tickets. A child is meant to get it. Initially, it was for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Mobility Policy: Department of Transport (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is that as opposed to one-off projects? That makes sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Mobility Policy: Department of Transport (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We had the whole discussion around the NDP. I do not want to misquote the Minister, but the general notion he sold was a Darwinian system of who could get through planning, in relation to what gets sorted. We obviously have a problem in planning. There is a planning review at this point in time. The Department is eventually going to come up with a strategic assessment regarding NIFTI, but...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Sustainable Mobility Policy: Department of Transport (13 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I imagine some of that will be resourcing. We can just speed up those parts because it is the delay that creates some of these difficulties.