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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is no problem. I suppose it highlights that there is a need for all aspects of the entire process to be sorted out, in the sense that, whether they are right or wrong, people often feel aggrieved that they do not have speedy enough access and that it can at times be slow and cumbersome. I accept the point made by Mr. Walsh in respect of the resourcing of courts. That is a wider issue...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, please.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. Can I ask Ms Graham for her views on what has to be fixed in the planning process to make it better for all sides?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. Can I have a brief update on the N2 from Ardee to Castleblayney and a general timeline, if the witnesses have it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that, and I will not hold up proceedings. I accept all the review scenarios. With regard to remote working and having robust public transport services, there are many services that will require a greater level of frequency and we probably have to examine ticketing that allows for partial commuters, which will be the reality of remote working in the future. I also ask that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I return to the point I raised earlier about the need for cross-Border thinking in respect of this matter. In the context of cross-Border projects such as the Narrow Water bridge or the A5, has TII or any other body been involved in preliminary discussions? The Taoiseach has said that those sorts of projects will be overseen by the shared island unit and that this will bestow on them a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will put the same point to Ms Graham in terms of the general scenario of whether cross-Border thinking is part of planning. Is it fair to say that it is being given sufficient consideration?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Development Plan: Discussion (2 Feb 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was just going to say that with rail services, there is an element of audit. It is similar to what I said earlier about accepting what the witnesses are saying about robust services. There is a requirement for a greater level of frequency, particularly when we are talking about cross-Border rail travel. Sometimes it is insufficient. Another factor is that we may be dealing with people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am speaking from the Leinster House precinct. I thank Mr. Kingston for the material he has provided and for his input today. I thank Mr. Ciaran McCarthy for attending also. In fairness, Mr. Kingston has said already that a review has occurred, that independence of the investigative unit is required, as per best practice, and that the investigative unit needs to be resourced. Now is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I take it from what the Minister has said that he is open to listening to and possibly addressing Mr. Kingston's difficulties as regards independence and the necessity for an investigative unit that is fit for purpose. This will be dealt with in the review to which he is committed. If I may, I will deviate in the question I will ask, given the set of circumstances in which we find ourselves...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (29 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister on the immediate priority being the restrictions. I welcome that the Minister said there will be ongoing engagement and that future supports will be needed, some of them possibly fairly soon. I would appreciate it were the committee to be updated on that level of engagement. I add my voice to the call that if the Minister is committed to the review of the MCIB,...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Applications (28 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 126. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of a passport application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4723/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 267. To ask the Minister for Health when the HSE executive management team will consider the recommendations and decide on the approval for reimbursement of the drug dupilumab; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4802/21]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (27 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does the Taoiseach agree that a necessary element in delivering an all-Ireland response would be the sharing of information on travellers? We are all aware that the Northern Executive Minister of Health, Robin Swann, has been looking for this information and this issue to be dealt with since last March. We have heard from the Department of Transport and members of the Government, including...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (27 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 284. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the current financial supports available to a business (details supplied). [4120/21]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Construction Sector Strategy (27 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 343. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if, under the current level of the plan for living with Covid-19, documentation is required from homeowners in order to continue or complete the construction of private homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4166/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (27 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 454. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a teacher (details supplied) will receive an outstanding retrospective payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3913/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agat. First, I am speaking from LH2000 within the Leinster House campus. It has been said that we are all here because there is a problem. We knew there were going to be problems as regards Brexit. Some may have been foreseen, to a degree, but I believe we are dealing with a situation with systems that could not be tried and tested beforehand. We have the switch from the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Customs Checks Post Brexit: Discussion (22 Jan 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Can the Chairman hear me now?