Results 6,141-6,160 of 6,851 for speaker:Ruairí Ó Murchú

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 378. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering plans to include outdoor activity providers with no fixed business premises in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 379. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with other relevant Departments on businesses that might not be eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1847/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Service Charges (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 585. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has engaged in discussions or commissioned reports in relation to subsidising household broadband services to tackle educational disadvantage and narrow the digital divide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 696. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he received correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding funding; if so, the steps he has taken following the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16505/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 872. To ask the Minister for Health the expected date therapy services will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16365/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 1182. To ask the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with maternity hospitals regarding maternity services; the steps he has taken to ensure pregnant women are fully supported during any ease in the current restrictions; and the current situation in each maternity hospital. [17469/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan for presenting himself here today. I must agree with many of the previous speakers. This comes down to the qualms and legitimate worries relating to the investment court system in particular. I fear it is being left open for corporations to argue they have possible legitimate expectations of profits. Obviously, as legislators, we want to introduce public good...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There are obviously difficulties with the ISDS. The French are considering leaving the energy treaty charter because of being hampered in what they can do about climate change as regards ISDS. The Dutch Government is being sued in respect of climate action under this. Senator Higgins has mentioned the fact that the US and Canada have negotiated their way out of many elements of ISDS under...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the committee. I welcome the commentary that everything that needs to be done in the context of post offices will be done. Obviously, it makes sense for as many offline services as possible to be operated through the post office network If that adds to their viability, it is sound business. I add my voice to the previous commentary that time...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am very glad to hear that what needs to be done is being done with regard to facilitating the acceleration of the delivery. When the Minister gets further information regarding an updated distribution timeline, I ask for that information to be made available to the committee because it is vital. Does the Minster of State have any information regarding whether the Minister or the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is very important. It is the holistic solution. Some people will need a short-term solution which, obviously, we should endeavour to provide. In fairness to Deputy O'Rourke, he referred to some of the supports that are necessary, whether that is for taxi drivers, driving instructors or others. Sinn Féin dealt with the issue of driving instructors not too long ago. Some of...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am aware that I am over time. It might be possible to get the answer to my next question in writing. I am seeking an update with regard to the issues the committee dealt with previously in respect of Brexit and some of the difficulties that existed for hauliers, etc., in dealing with Revenue, the interoperability of systems and so on and accepting that a significant issue was caused by...

Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome that this legislation does extend the protection for certain renters. We all accept that we are in a brutal pandemic and it has lasted longer than anticipated. However, we were already dealing with a huge issue, namely, the almost pandemic of ridiculous rental prices. There were people who were already absolutely stretched in relation to making these payments. There are people...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the current supports available to travel agents enabling them to reimburse consumers who do not wish to avail of refund credit notes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16134/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to ensure the retention of newly qualified junior doctors in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital with reference to interns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16125/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 200. To ask the Minister for Health the number of adult primary care posts in CHO8 for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16135/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 201. To ask the Minister for Health the number of child primary care posts in CHO8 for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16136/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 202. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for services within child primary care in CHO8 for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16137/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (25 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the current waiting lists for services within adult primary care in CHO8 for speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16138/21]

Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (24 Mar 2021)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with many who have spoken here today. We are all worried about any chance of legal action with regard to the supply of vaccines or vaccine ingredients. We all recognise that, as Dr. Ursula von der Leyen has stated, mistakes were made with regard to vaccine procurement. There is an issue. We are all aware that 41 million doses have made their way out of the European Union,...