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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Special EU Programmes Body: Engagement with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (26 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There will be considerable interaction by local authorities with elected representatives and others. Sometimes when local authorities run projects, they look after those pieces of work that suit themselves and in some cases suit individuals. The biggest problem we have always had with project funding is that those with capacity are those that receive. That is understandable in some cases,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Investment Framework for Transport in Ireland: Discussion (26 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister and the officials. The Minister will be pleased to know that the briefing we got the other day dealt with a number of questions. My understanding is NIFTI is ensuring that the national strategic objectives are being adhered to and that, when anything is being assessed, all other factors need to be taken into account, including the national planning framework and...

Violence against Women: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I do not think there is anyone here who was not shocked by the horrific murder of Ashling Murphy. It knocked us for seven. At times like this, we become aware of numerous cases of violence against women in our towns, some of which end in absolute tragedy for those women and their families. This struck a nerve across the board. I was in Strasbourg for a meeting of the Conference on the...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, what Russia is about to do off the coast of Cork is fairly ratcheting things up.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I think that is a fair commentary.

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Vladimir Putin is bad and what the Russians are doing is absolutely disgraceful. Is that clear enough?

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all agree we are dealing with a ratcheting-up of the situation by the Russians. In the Taoiseach's interactions at the European Council but also in any other engagement he may have had, be it with the Commission or ambassadors, what has been the Irish Government's position on the matter? What conversations is the Taoiseach having? To some degree, people are wondering where the EU stands...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Taoiseach's Communications (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his attendance at the recent meeting of the European Council. [2231/22]

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 12. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the shared island unit of his Department. [2230/22]

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion: Northern Ireland (25 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with some of what was said. We must be ambitious about the shared island unit and the initiative. I do not think that it will come as a shock concerning Sinn Féin's position in this regard. We believe that planning for Irish unity must occur. Within that context, there must be a citizens' assembly to allow all voices to be heard. I have had this type of interaction with the...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Protected Disclosures (20 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 44. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the steps he will take to improve the whistleblowing regime and to increase the accountability of the civil service and broader public service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2656/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Social Dialogue (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 69. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue unit of his Department. [2242/22]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 70. To ask the Taoiseach the proposed running order of the citizens’ assemblies committed to under the Programme for Government. [2471/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 170. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will report on the initial meeting of the newly established Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; if he will provide the contact details for the Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2151/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Bodies (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 171. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected date for the finalised work programme of the Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce; the full membership of the Taskforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2152/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 172. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the engagements his Department has had with a company (details supplied) following a product becoming commercially available in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2153/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the levels of compliance in relation to the requirement to wear face masks on public transport; if his Department and the National Transport Authority are monitoring compliance and enforcement of the regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2154/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Transport Authority (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 275. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given by the National Transport Authority to establish a dedicated transport police unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2155/22]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Solar Energy Guidelines (19 Jan 2022)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 589. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the expected timeframe for the review of siting and size conditions for rooftop solar panels on homes; the expected timeframe for the review of exemptions for educational and community buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2156/22]