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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I suggest the Chairman of this committee writes to the Cabinet recommending a visit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Tá fáilte roimh Phádraig chuig an gcoiste seo. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis as an bpost nua. Is dócha liom go bhfuil an chuid is mó de na baill anseo breá sásta gur ghlac sé leis an bpost. Guím ádh mór air amach anseo agus ar an obair atá roimhe. An awful lot has been already said. It would be fair to say that Mr. Ó...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Bíonn cleachtadh agam minic go leor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That would be building into sustainability.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is a sufficiently comprehensive answer at this point in time. I imagine some around the table might have a bit more influence with the Government than I do, but I will play whatever small role I can. Guím ádh mór ar Phádraig agus gabhaim buíochas leis.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Ó Céidigh stated that he is looking at the long-term viability issue and that public transport at Shannon is not where it needs to be. Airports and climate change do not necessarily have a great relationship, particularly in the media. That is a vital piece of work. Mr. Ó Céidigh mentioned that in terms of communication he will engage in joint planning with the DAA...

The National Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 and Supporting Community Safety: Statements (6 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: While I welcome much of what has been said today on the National Youth Justice Strategy, we can have all the plans that we want but unless adequate resources are provided, they will not mean anything. I agree with previous speakers that this State has a history of conducting pilot projects. Those pilot projects, if successful, need to be reviewed, best practice must be put in place and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Northern Ireland Protocol: Discussion (6 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all the witnesses. There probably will be an element of agreement at this meeting that none of us can see David Frost's renaissance due to Brexit at this point in time. The difficulties that exist within political unionism as regards their view of the Irish protocol already have been mentioned. To a degree, I believe that it is a cul-de-sac that will create difficulties for...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are in a better position now as regards where we are from a health point of view. There have been very dark days. During some of those dark days, the Dáil could not meet in this setting and instead had to meet in the convention centre. While that might have suited me in that I am able to get up and walk around, it probably did not suit other Members who might be somewhat more...

Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes. Everything is in context. We are in a better place. We have had huge buy-in from the community in regard to vaccination and adherence to guidelines and rules, although people were not always happy to do so. That was often uncomfortable for an awful lot of them and for many of us, but we are now at this particular place. On 22 October, we move to the next stage, which will bring us...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: On the national childcare scheme, we all accept that it is a job activation scheme. The problem is that disadvantaged kids have been getting after-school care and such under the community childcare subvention programme, CCSP. A number of bodies may possibly close in the next while. I have dealt with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, in this regard. A review of this scheme is ongoing, as is a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Enterprise Support Services (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 71. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will report on the recent pilot nightclub event; the details of recent engagements with the Night-time Economy Taskforce on the recommendations listed within its report (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47886/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 644. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on his recent meeting with a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47878/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 645. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details on the recently announced funding stream that will be available (details supplied); the timeframe for which funding will be available; the criteria linked to that funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47879/21]

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have never been brief in my life. Everything about the national childcare scheme has been said. I accept that it replaced community childcare subvention plus, CCSP. There was an element of universality and there was not the sponsorship issue and all the rest of it. The Government accepted that. That is why this got kicked down the road for two years. I will not get into the ins and...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am going to stop now. I hope that the review in November will improve all of this.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Regulation and Funding Issues Facing Workers in the Early Years Sector: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am sorry to interrupt but I accept that completely and that the NCS is a job activation model. It is just the fact that people are looking for workarounds and have not got the information from Tusla on the roadmap to do this and whether it is through the Meitheal model. I accept that it is far from perfect and I hope that-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (30 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome that answer from the Minister of State. She stated clearly and I accept that the issue now is not one of funding but involves a shortage of staff. I also welcome the establishment of the strategic workforce advisory group. To quote someone else, we must do the devil and all to ensure that we can deliver the staff required. It is as simple as that. The problem concerns added...