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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.

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 had an excuse for checking through the Minister of State's Twitter feed.

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 am meant to be in two committees at the same time. The CPC, which was raised by the Chairman, became a big issue because it was reiterated on Thursday that people could not get a direct transfer and would have to sit examinations. It could take two weeks. People are talking about the possibility of relocating. I accept it is all probably contained within the negotiations but I imagine...

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 ask the Minister of State to come back on it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what Ms Lennon said earlier. There was always an Oireachtas email but it is a matter of a contact number. There is always an element of failure when going through a Deputy to get matters such as these sorted quickly. What are the variations in response times associated with the various means by which people can make contact with the company and deal with issues? What will work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have encountered people who were complaining they could not make the complaints and went to ComReg.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. Reputational damage has been referred to. I believe the witnesses need to consider a payback to customers. It is not for us to make a determination on that, however. Eir is 30 staff short of the number it would like. I imagine it might need to review that. People have referred to the consideration of wage structures and so on but these are issues for Eir itself. Eir...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It will be consistently reviewed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I disagree with some points that have been made. A skill set is needed to deal with calls. The employee needs to be able to work through the information and training given. It is the second tier, however, that will require technical information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has Eir sufficient capacity at technical support level? The delegation has talked about the building of the IFN. Is there capacity in this regard?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Broadband Connectivity and Telecommunications Issues: Eir (25 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I accept that. I do not want to repeat a number of points that have been made. Obviously, Eir has been dealing with the time it takes people to make contact. Issues have also arisen in that people who have passed away have been sent invoices. I imagine Eir will need to review procedures in that regard. People can sometimes understand delays given the added logistics and so on but when...