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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all the witnesses. It is great to have this engagement with the committee. People have spoken about the relationship and while there might be a different view as to how bad the east-west relationship is, some elements of trust may be lacking. I will put my cards on the table. My view of what I am hearing from the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and the Secretary of State,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agaibh. I appreciate that I asked the question-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland: Representatives from the House of Lords Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate all of the interaction and I thank the committee. Never have I needed to give an answer before in respect of the European Commission or even the Irish Government but I will do my best to do justice to all. Maroš Šefovi appeared before this committee and from any interactions, interviews or anything that I or our MEP Chris McManus have had from him, it would appear...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank our guests. Ms Mannion has covered some of what I was going to ask. The commission has engaged with the merchant service providers and told them exactly what is going on. They are not confused about how the commission operates, the extent of their risk or the process they have to follow. Is that fair to say?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In those circumstances, it would not be wild to state that demanding up to 30% of projected turnover in a bond is absolutely unfair and uncalled for. I agree with the Chairman that there is a lacuna here. There is a failure to regulate or control this. We should invite in the merchant service providers but we probably need to examine where regulation is necessary. We all failed when we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Merchant Service Providers in the Travel Trade in Ireland: Discussion (23 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. Obviously, all legislation will have weaknesses that need to be examined, not least from a point of view of best practice regulation. Sometimes it is only through interaction with all the stakeholders and by putting something into operation that we can see those weaknesses. There is a definite difficulty for travel agents and they are being dealt with utterly unfairly....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am sorry to hear about the tragedy that occurred within the Minister of State's family. It highlights the necessity for defibrillators and for us to ensure the availability of defibrillators and know-how in that regard where and when it is needed. We need to make sure that happens. I welcome the Minister of State's commitment to engage with some of his colleagues in regard to putting...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 85. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she is satisfied with the number of defibrillators located in sports clubs throughout the State; if plans are in place to increase the number; if consideration has been given to further supports for club networks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33228/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defibrillators Provision (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I echo what Deputy Ward has said. We were all shocked by what happened to Christian Eriksen. We were absolutely delighted that it did not end in tragedy. There was spectacular action, particularly by the Danish captain and his teammates. Obviously, the medical care kicked in quickly. We need that to happen in all these sorts of circumstances. I accept what the Minister of State has...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As antigen testing was raised, the only commentary I will make is that it has been a tool that we have missed in the opening up of society but it may have a particular fit for aviation. We all know NPHET's view on it at this stage, and Dr. Tony Holohan stated that there is an insufficient amount of evidence on antigen testing, particularly around travel and aviation. There has been a...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Schemes (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 89. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been given to increasing the number of scholarships offered to students through Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge given the impact of Covid-19 on Gaeltacht regions and students alike; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the length of time Iarnród Éireann operated the quiet carriage initiative; the reason the initiative was phased out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33446/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the annual expenditure for the quiet carriage initiative operated by Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33447/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Costs (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 477. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the institutional or other scholarships available including grants from research funders and financial assistance to aid students pursuing professional master's in education in a university (details supplied) following completion of undergraduate studies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33445/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 591. To ask the Minister for Health the number of assistant psychologists currently working in a voluntary capacity within HSE services by CHO area in tabular form. [25727/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 592. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to an advertisement (details supplied); the body responsible for the advertisement; if these positions will be readvertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25728/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 593. To ask the Minister for Health his position and that of the HSE in relation to the recruitment of assistant psychologists in an unpaid capacity by the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25729/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 595. To ask the Minister for Health when the national pilot to establish the efficacy of the assistant psychologist grade as a paid grade will be completed; if the report will be published; and the expected timeframe for publication. [25730/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My thanks go to Ms Embleton and Mr. Moriarty. I wish to deal with the issue of opening up. The Aer Lingus representatives spoke about antigen testing. We had Dr. Holohan before the committee. His statement was that there was insufficient evidence. He said the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET, would support a pilot being carried out. This is all behind time from a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There has been little communication between Aer Lingus and the Department of Transport on the matter. Is that the case?