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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Challenges for Ports arising from Brexit: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The only other aspect I would like to know about concerns asks to the Government. There are worries, so what needs to happen now?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (1 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland, TII, has received an application for a roadside barrier at a location (details supplied) in County Louth; the length of time it will take for a decision on its installation to be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39956/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (1 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 706. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a clinical psychologist currently working at Mounthamilton House, Dundalk, County Louth; the current average waiting time for psychological assessment at the centre; his plans to put additional personnel in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39961/20]

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I commend Deputy Ward on bringing forward this Bill. I agree with a lot of what has been said about the parity of esteem required in respect of mental health services and dealing with mental illness. I also accept that the issue is not necessarily straightforward. It involves some of the difficulties we deal with every day. There is the question of whether someone has an actual diagnosis....

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has already been said that this issue is absolutely straightforward. We have been dealing with Brexit and we all realise there is no good Brexit for Ireland. We have looked at mitigation, which is what the withdrawal agreement and the Irish protocol are about. We hope that we will have them. What we have here is hauliers who are currently operating with recognised CPC qualifications...

Topical Issue Debate: Brexit Issues (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for her response. We also need an answer on the related issue of residency. Like Deputy McHugh, I obviously put this completely down to our interaction at the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs yesterday. The constituent of mine who approached me on this issue thanks the Minister of State and me, as well as Deputy McHugh for the small part he played in...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Tánaiste for his clarity in stating that there will not be a ban on cross-Border travel. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, has stated that the outlook for the environment in Ireland is not good unless all sectors are addressed. I would like to discuss Irish Water. There are 113 priorities for dealing with pollution. Raw sewage is being pumped into the water in...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 83. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with chambers of commerce and an organisation (details supplied) regarding personal tax liabilities for employees resident in Ireland but who work in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36710/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 121. To ask the Minister for Finance the additional resources being allocated to the Revenue Commissioners following the Brexit checklist sent to approximately 225,000 businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30601/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Brexit Preparations (26 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of businesses to date in County Louth that have been allocated an EORI number; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30600/20]

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Once again, it has all been said. The Minister is halfway there in regard to accepting it is a good idea to have a review. Nobody is absolutely clear, including himself, in regard to the outworkings of this. Our belief is still that it could be detrimental to the tourism industry that has been absolutely hammered up to this point. If there is some mechanism whereby this is not dealt with...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am in complete agreement with everything that has been said about the amendment. It was tabled by my colleague, Deputy Munster, who felt strongly, like a number of the other speakers, that now is not the time, under the guise of Brexit legislation, to hammer the tourism industry. As has been noted by many other Deputies, we are going through a brutal pandemic. There have been attempts by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas as an chuireadh or the almost-invite. Obviously, as much as we would all love if there were no border crossings, the best ones are in County Louth. We have had several conversations and some interaction with the Minister of State and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Coveney, as well as outside speakers and ambassadors. I do not believe anyone can deny it....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The contention had been made that one would be left behind. I suppose I might have overplayed the caveats that I had. All of the speakers did say that there will be a two-speed Europe and from their point of view the only group that one needs to be in is where the big players are. Previously, Britain stayed outside so, to a degree, it gave protection to people who did not necessarily want...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Yes, there are dangers and definite benefits.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It was remiss of me not to remember Colm Markey. Senator Keogan was good enough to send her good wishes to him in his new job. As I served on Louth County Council with him, I wish him all the best. I welcome what the Minister of State said on real action and real issues. Often one can get caught up in procedure and there is a huge distance between citizens and European institutions. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What about the Carrickdale Hotel?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is it on at 10.30 a.m.?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: While he cannot give the entire plan now, how does the Minister of State foresee the future stimulus programme being rolled out?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on Future of Europe and Related Matters: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I remind the Minister of State that it is from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. He has not made it.