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Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Second Stage (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have no difficulty whatsoever with that. It has already been said by a number of Members that the legislation is largely an exercise in tidying up and facilitation, which we obviously support. There are questions over proxy votes and such. Deputies Doherty and Mairéad Farrell and others spoke about the fact that the Minister probably needs to look at a number of these matters and,...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has been stated here before many times that student nurses are doing essential work and should be paid. I welcome the statement from the Minister for Health, when answering a question from Deputy Cullinane, that the review of student nurse allowances will finish this month. I asked the Taoiseach this question, but whether he misunderstood me or I was unclear, I will try to be more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 34. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans regarding the grooming of children by criminal gangs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41794/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Citizens' Assembly (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 169. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects the citizens' assembly will be convened to consider the matter of drug use. [41791/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 192. To ask the Minister for Health the status of his engagements with the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minster in relation to an all-island response on vaccination. [42534/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 394. To ask the Minister for Health if the oversight committee has received the terms of progression following the HIQA study and clinical validation on antigen testing. [33909/20]

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Several speakers mentioned that in discussing risk equalisation, we are dealing with another failure in regard to healthcare provision. The entire Covid period has shown up the many weaknesses in our systems, including the healthcare system. At least the conversation has moved on. In fact, it had already moved on prior to the election. When we talk about Sláintecare, we are talking...

Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Tá áthas orm deis a bheith agam labhairt ar an ábhar seo. As many Members have stated, we find ourselves in a different situation this year. A large number of people who would never have thought they would be obliged to do so have had to avail of social protection. Many people look on the supports required from the State in a different way. We have seen what we need, along...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Brexit Issues: Members of the House of Commons (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith aghaibh. I apologies for being late. I was dealing with an interview on this issue during which I stated that I would come in here and sort the entire Brexit issue out altogether. Maybe we would be better doing that in private session. Apologies in advance if I repeat what has already been said. We all welcome what happened yesterday but we need to see implementation at...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: To follow up on what the Chairman said, he is looking for the ability to impose fines rather than having to go to court. On the basis of the previous meeting, I imagine his ask also concerns other legislative tools to examine some of the breaches we found by Eir and at least have the threat of sanction. Have the witnesses had those conversations with the Government? Have they asked the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: All the asks, therefore, are before the Government and have been before the Government for a considerable period.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I refer to what Deputy O'Rourke mentioned. He said the Minister, Deputy Ryan, stated that if there are asks from ComReg the Government will have no difficulty in following through on those but the witnesses put these in front of him. What has he said to them?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: With the Minister's officials, not the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Lately.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, the witnesses are going to write to us with these asks. We also need to write to the Minister. I have one further question. It relates to the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1926. There have been difficulties with companies' antennas. I believe some of them have had engagement with ComReg, which stated that those antennas allow them to use, say, a network operator to provide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that in respect of the repeaters but is there a difficulty sometimes with certain antennas being used?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That would make sense.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Complaints Process: ComReg (9 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That would be brilliant and it would probably make much more sense. I might also make more sense.

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (8 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A number of speakers from Sinn Féin have already said how we support this motion. Although I do not think the Minister needed to have it pointed out, they have also put on the record that we were not necessarily supportive of it previously, in the sense that we saw deficiencies in infrastructure and housing, which are major issues that need to be dealt with. The fact is that it is a...