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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Ms O'Donnell and Mr. Grant. The issue in respect of instructors is significant and needs to be resolved. With regard to the capacity issues, the committee might look at writing to the Minister. This issue needs to be expedited. I accept that the RSA is trying to move it on as quickly as possible. The main focus of the RSA is, obviously, on reducing the number of fatalities and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Grant believes the IT systems are sufficient.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Chairs Designate of the Road Safety Authority and Dublin Port: Discussion (2 Dec 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does Ms O'Donnell wish to comment on Government actions?

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Dublin Port Company's asks of the Government are to conclude a Brexit deal and to ensure the availability of staff. Have systems been stress-tested?

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank all the speakers for their comments. I am going to follow up on some things already put to Mr. O'Reilly. We are looking at the gauntlet of Brexit. Deputy O'Rourke also raised issues in respect of the Revenue Commissioners. At one stage, I thought Mr. O'Reilly may have been seeking a greater level of resources. He said that the IT systems have been stress-tested in respect of the...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is fine. I am going back to what was asked of Government. Hearing that Dublin Port tunnel could be used as a sort of drive around and inefficient parking system frightens all of us. Does Mr. O'Reilly have any information - and this could also be a matter for Mr. Carr - regarding any changes that might be happening, including relevant numbers, concerning people seeking to move goods...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have no notion of the numbers and market wants.

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is fine. I will put the same question to Mr. Carr. A similar question concerns how feasible it will be, then, to stagger times regarding ferries coming in. Whatever the rights and wrongs may be of what has been done, I accept there are difficulties concerning this issue. It will involve a conversation with all stakeholders, however, including hauliers and the representatives from the...

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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that, and there needs to be flexibility across the board on this issue.

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]