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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for taking this question. I assume Members have, as I have, experienced multiple call-ins to our constituency offices by families struggling to get carers in order for them to put a home care programme in place so they can keep their loved one in their home. There were numerous reports in the last year, particularly during the pandemic, when many of us...

Climate Action: Statements (30 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have had a number of interesting interventions in the past while. There is an acceptance of the situation we are in with regard to climate change and the necessity for changes to secure our future. I agree with the commentary on a whole-of-government response and if we are talking about just transition and ensuring security, sustainability and capacity to deliver on climate action, we...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 302. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the implementation of the recommendations included in the audit of structures for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47335/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reports (30 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 303. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the independent research commissioned by her Department on familicide and domestic homicide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47336/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (30 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 304. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the steps her Department has taken in response to a report (details supplied) commissioned by expert groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47337/21]

Afghanistan Crisis: Statements (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Whatever our plan is and whatever engagement we have on Afghanistan, I would agree with what many previous speakers have said in that it has to be from the point of view of putting human rights in a primary position. I welcome what the Minister has said about the 1,200 people who are being facilitated to come here. That is necessary work and it is a piece of humanity that we have to offer....

Housing for All: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are talking about Housing for All, but my fear is that what is being proposed is just a continuation of the failures of Rebuilding Ireland and that we will not manage to deliver the housing for all our people require. None of us need to go into the ins and outs of the difficulties. I am sure the Minister of State, similar to everyone in the Chamber, is inundated with people who cannot...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have all witnessed the Brexit chaos in Britain at this point, but we have an impending disaster as we face into Christmas, which could even impact the Santa Claus supply chain. The issue relates to people looking to import items. On 1 July, stringent new EU customs rules were introduced. Certain companies have failed to prepare and may not necessarily be providing the correct...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Brexit Issues (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 49. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent engagement with the European Commission Vice President, providing an update on the protocol. [43787/21]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is all right. I may have to run at some point in which case, unfortunately for everyone, I might actually come back. When the Minister talked about the importance of bypasses, I assumed he would go straight on to deal with the Ardee bypass. I was deeply disappointed when he did not.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister has mentioned some of the planning issues. We need to look at the system and we need to look at resourcing it at every point. Some of this does not necessarily relate to the Minister's Department, but any of us who have ever gone through development plans, or even been sideways involved with them, are all aware that there is a scenario, let us say, of the Office of the Planning...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: When the Minister says, "mix that up a bit", does that mean looking at alternatives outside the NBP?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Okay, but we will request an element of due diligence is done on some of the alternatives, even if that includes the low earth orbit satellite systems, the alternative satellite systems or fixed wireless, which may get people through the gap. It might stop some of the particular Topical Issue debates the Minister ends up taking on this particular subject.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would think so. It is necessary. Again, I beg forbearance for where I go on this. An Post-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are dealing with the communications section, An Post and ensuring that we can-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Okay, but we have to deal with the specific issue of An Post getting clogged at the moment with parcels coming from Britain. We all accept this involves companies that have not done due diligence, to use an overused term of mine, as regards Brexit preparations. From 1 July, new information will have to be provided with packages and parcels. An Post warehouses seem to be full. Packages and...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know it does. I believe that-----

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: No. I am looking at this issue because I asked the Taoiseach about it previously and got a general answer. All I want to know is that it is in hand in government and that communications are happening with the necessary stakeholders, including customs on anything it can do, in particular. An Post are engaging but I like to think there is some sort of involvement from the Department.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is the supply chain and being at the end of the line.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Communications
Vote 31 - Transport (29 Sep 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree. I welcome that the Minister will put this on the top of his agenda in those engagements. We need to deal with this before Christmas or we will be in absolute-----