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Scrambler Motorbikes and Quad Bikes: Motion [Private Members] (17 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In Dundalk and elsewhere in County Louth I have dealt with countless constituents, as have many other Members in their areas, who are worried about the issue of scramblers and quad bikes racing through streets and community green spaces at all hours of the day and night. I refer to estates in Dundalk, council land, parks, private land and even farmland on the edge of town where crops were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (17 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 111. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of flood relief measures for Carlingford, Greenore, County Louth; and the progress to date. [36705/20]

Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Like everyone else, I commend Deputies Ó Laoghaire and Kenny for bringing this legislation forward. Everyone accepts that it is absolutely necessary. I also welcome that the Minister of State has said the Government will not be opposing it. He spoke about this as a sign of an ability or willingness to work across the House. Hopefully we will see that happen. Whether we pass this...

Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Minister of State will agree this is a highly technical Bill which is pitched towards one industry with its own needs and interests. He will also agree that those needs and interests are not shared by the majority of our constituents who would benefit much more from solutions to the coming wave of mortgage arrears and increased capacity in our hospitals, rather than arcane legislation...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 20. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding timeframe within the shared island unit for the proposed Narrow Water bridge between counties Louth and Down. [31382/20]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We accept the necessity in terms of the connectivity that an island requires in particular. It is absolutely vital that we have an aviation sector. Reference was made to the significant number of workers in the sector who are under severe pressure financially. My next question is for the union representatives in particular and relates to their dealings with the employers and the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am sorry for interrupting Mr. Kavanagh. I want to come in at the end regarding testing. I ask the representatives to just deal with furthering workers' rights and, in particular, the issue of pay at this point in time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Affecting the Aviation Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is the reality.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. It has been stated by many people here that we are still dealing with Brexit and with a failure of British politics and in Ireland we feel that pain. We have no clarity. We still have nothing resolved as to fisheries or level playing field governance. We have one deadline after another that has not been seen or met. In fairness, this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree that it is somewhat worrying that we might not be able to source a greater level of flu vaccine, particularly if that leads to a situation in which we cannot ensure all those at risk can actually get the vaccine. We need to ensure, once again, that doctors and pharmacies are operating to the guidelines of giving it only to those at risk. We also need to do anything possible to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Vaccination Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, for stepping up and taking this matter. Obviously, it would make more sense if someone from the Department of Health could have been present. If he does not have the answers, I ask the Minister of State to ensure that we get them directly from the Minister for Health. Hopefully, the Minister of State has them. We all understand that, due to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Dr. Day, Professor Fabrini and Professor Barrett. Like everyone else said, it has been incredibly comprehensive. My only apology to the witnesses is that I did not bring my glasses and cannot make out the books the witnesses have on their bookshelves behind them.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Conference on the Future of Europe: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Like many of my books. Some of this has already been dealt with. There is significant disengagement from politics. People have spoken about the US and what happened in Great Britain with Brexit. Politics on both a domestic and Europe-wide basis has not delivered for certain people and sometimes they will go in directions we do not necessarily want them to go. We talk about how popular...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have had the promise of a vaccine with 90% effectiveness. We need people to be careful and we need to maintain public health guidelines, but the European Commission is to sign a contract with Pfizer and BioNTech tomorrow. I think this is the fourth vaccine contract, and we know that a number of phase 3 vaccine trials are ongoing. Could the Taoiseach explain how the State will have...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 94. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the supports in place for casual traders that pay a casual trading fee and remain closed due to restrictions to ensure they have a business to reopen once restrictions are lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35121/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 136. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his engagements to date with National Broadband Ireland regarding the feasibility of accelerating aspects of the planned roll-out of the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35124/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 223. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the plans that have been given consideration following the call from postmasters for clarity on the future of post offices; the planned actions to support the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35190/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 171. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the position regarding the Christmas tree industry and the current Covid-19 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35189/20]

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: State Aid (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 174. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if the Government will make a submission to the EU Commission consultation on extending state aid exemptions currently in place, detailing the plans to make greater use of the flexibility that the exemptions allow. [30138/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Infrastructure (10 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 221. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the national broadband plan primarily the design phase for the fibre network in County Louth; the locations surveyed; and the percentage of area surveyed. [35186/20]