Results 6,081-6,100 of 6,851 for speaker:Ruairí Ó Murchú

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (22 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress of the Design and Build Schools 2020-2021 programme; and when projects currently delayed due to Covid-19 are expected to recommence towards construction. [20971/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 57. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date by which he plans to publish the results of the review to renew the National Development Plan 2018-2027. [20539/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to ask the Minister the date by which he plans to publish the results of the national development plan. We accept we are in changed times. I assume the answer will contain some information on the necessary supports that we are delivering, combined with the outworkings of a stimulus programme that we will require after that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will throw a question to the Minister on the connection between the national development plan, the national planning framework, the RESS and local development plans. We all know the difficulties certain county councils are currently experiencing. They are also awaiting additional information on rural housing and so on. They believe they are in a situation whereby they cannot necessarily...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Development Plan (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the Minister's response. We are operating a national development plan from the point of view of changed times, wants and needs, along with the issues we have consistently had in respect of housing. We are talking about dealing with climate change. There are retrofit schemes which are not necessarily fit for purpose at this point in time. I know just under €1 million...

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to follow Deputy O'Rourke in offering general support for this climate Bill. We believe, however, there is room for improvement, and in this regard we will be making amendments on Committee Stage. There is nobody who does not accept the reality of climate change and its impact. I accept the Minister's statement that we are dealing with a pandemic that may have resulted from...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I spoke to the Taoiseach previously about the report of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor group. The report is produced by all the local authorities, North and South, in the area of the corridor, in conjunction with the University of Ulster and DCU. It deals with all the positives the area enjoys, including infrastructure, a young and dynamic population and the existence of the various...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Shared Island Unit (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 8. To ask the Taoiseach when he expects the shared island unit will meet with those involved in the Dublin-Belfast economic corridor report; and the details of the North-South initiatives being considered. [17205/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Citizens' Assembly (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 20. To ask the Taoiseach the expected timeline and order of citizens' assemblies committed to in the Programme for Government. [15657/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 27. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his most recent dialogues with the Government and President of the United States of America. [15656/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Procurement Contracts (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 94. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the perceived regulatory weaknesses in Ireland’s public procurement regime which have been brought to the fore during Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20540/21]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Shared Island Unit (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 135. To ask the Taoiseach the details of the work of the shared island unit with the Economic Social Research Institute; if the shared island unit has commissioned research to be undertaken by the ESRI; and if he will provide a copy of the terms of reference of this research and for the publication schedule of same. [18803/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 160. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available and the supports he is considering for businesses that are ineligible to apply for existing Government schemes due to operating from a building that is not a fixed physical structure on which business rates are payable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18510/21]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 202. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the supports available for a company (details supplied) with mobile premises, premises which are not permanently fixed in place and premises on which no commercial rates are payable which are ineligible for the current Covid-19 business support schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Cybersecurity Policy (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 247. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when he expects the capacity review of the National Cyber Security Centre to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19181/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Regulation (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 248. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the expected timeframe for the announcement of findings from the consultation on the development of new solid fuel regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19227/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Regulation (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 249. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when the survey regarding public engagement in relation to the consultation on the development of new solid fuel regulations will be activated. [19228/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Regulation (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 250. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he envisages changes following the consultation on the development of new solid fuel regulations for persons who collect, dry and use waste wood to heat their homes using wood burning stoves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19229/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 251. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of telecommunication service providers that provided access to zero rate educational websites during the Covid-19 pandemic; if he will provide details of the companies and services provided; if the services are ongoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19277/21]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Freedom of Information (21 Apr 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 578. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to recent adverse media commentary in relation to the performance of Ireland’s freedom of information system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20555/21]