Results 6,041-6,060 of 6,851 for speaker:Ruairí Ó Murchú

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. I have a couple of questions for the Minister and the Minister of State about information that is required from the HSE. I accept that, in the near future, they will have to go back to the families on the issue of the mechanism that will provide the affected families with the answers that are required.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I think Deputy Haughey is next. The Chairman can put me in after that. I have not put my hand up yet.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was going to ask what the view in the European Parliament on the British Government was. Obviously, there is a lack of trust. How could there not be? I imagine it is always the case when dealing with Boris Johnson. Even when one thinks one has a deal, one does not know whether it is play-acting or real politics. I welcome Mr. Andrews's comments earlier on Northern representation....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Chairman has asked about some of the issues I was going to deal with. Regarding the parliamentary assembly, it is welcome Mr. Andrews has had conversations even if they are not for public consumption regarding the North and across all and sundry. What interactions has he had at EU level on his proposal, its viability and what people's thoughts are on it? It is much better if we can get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Engagement with Mr. Barry Andrews, MEP (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with Mr. Andrews that we need to have such a discussion. I am not saying a referendum would be held tomorrow. We must play our part by having a full conversation, including on what the new Ireland would look like - the landing zone of a new united Ireland. The idea is that a new entity would be an opportunity to create something new and better. I agree with Mr. Andrews that we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Professor Ferguson. This engagement is informative and necessary. I agree that we need a pilot scheme as soon as possible so that this can be brought into operation in respect of aviation. Professor Ferguson spoke about how PCR testing is more accurate. This issue can be dealt with by having more rapid antigen testing. How many such tests are needed to make up for this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: For how many days would the test be done?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are looking at something that could be €50 or €60, which would obviously make up for the deficiency in antigen testing because it will be done very often. It would give us a roadmap with which we could operate. We need to look into this and a pilot needs to be set up as soon as possible regarding aviation. That is just it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report of the Covid-19 Rapid Testing Group: Discussion with Science Foundation Ireland (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is the SAGE material that Professor Ferguson spoke about earlier all available online? I know there are a number of papers. If it is not, we would need that extra information and also the detail about the IT systems etc. If we could get that as a committee, that would be brilliant, or do we need to go and seek that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Mr. Dawson and Mr. Hackett. In fairness, they have been very comprehensive in setting out what they require. What Professor Ferguson spoke about and the possibility of a pilot programme could provide us with a roadmap for aviation, combined with the digital green certificate but there is a necessity for us to follow up to ensure that we have the capacity at both levels. There is no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The witnesses have won the argument in this committee, so it is a matter of what other requirements they have. We probably need some detail in that regard that we can chase up because we are probably in the final discussions on what supports will be offered into the future for all sectors. Travel agents need to be considered as part of that conversation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. Could I get a quick response to the question on where we are with the outstanding refunds from Ryanair and whether there is still a problem with group bookings?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges Facing Travel Agents and the Aviation Sector: Discussion (5 May 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agat, Mr. Hackett.

Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to raise the case of a 13-year-old girl in Dundalk who has been in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for approximately seven weeks. She is under the care of CAMHS and Louth Meath mental health services, which have done all they can to help her. It is an acute situation. She has what I will call an eating disorder, possibly combined with other factors. She has been awaiting acute...

Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. I have sent on the details of the case and they should have landed in the Minister of State's office. I was dealing with the HSE and, in particular, Louth Meath mental health services. My understanding is that they have done everything they can and there is a level of frustration on their part. I would really appreciate it if the Minister of State could bring any...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Postcode System (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if consideration has been given to changing the way in which Eircodes are allocated to new builds; if consideration has been given to working alongside utility service companies to identify properties in need of an Eircode; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22459/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Wage Subsidy Scheme (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 32. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied that a company (details supplied) operated the temporary wage subsidy scheme correctly; if the national employer unit at the Revenue Commissioners has been contacted by employees of the company regarding its operation of the scheme; if so, the number of occasions; the investigations that have been carried out on same; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 65. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the details of the current engagements with stakeholders regarding the new draft specifications for Irish at leaving certificate level published by an organisation (details supplied) given the issues that have been raised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22456/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (29 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 66. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans to commence the process of creating a comprehensive policy for Irish in the education system in line with the aim to have 20% of civil service recruits proficient in Irish by 2030 as is outlined in the Official Languages Bill 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22457/21]

Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have already stated we will support the Bill. It is a technical Bill that is absolutely necessary from the point of view of dealing with constitutional issues. Deputy Howlin spoke earlier about mandatory sentencing, which people sometimes believe is a panacea. I will deal with interventions that are necessary in our communities. This is nothing new as I have raised these issues...