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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is accepted, and everyone who wanted it wants it even more now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, if we could have more information on that, particularly with regard to permits, that would be good. Mr. Malone spoke about technical and commercial obstacles. Are there other obstacles in the way at the minute?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: If we could be kept up to speed on anything with which we could help, that would be very useful. Mr. Hendrick said that within 12 months we will have a notion but if we could have an area timeline for roll-out, including the worst-case scenario, that would help and it would be all the better if that gets improved upon. We will have some idea of where we stand in early 2021 but we are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have a question but I am not sure if the witnesses will be able to answer it. There have been two state aid complaints to the European Commission regarding the national broadband process. Does the company anticipate that this will cause delays or operational changes?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We spoke about short-term fixes and a number of people spoke about the fact that it might be possible under the contract to look at those. The Department probably needs to examine that and determine whether there are technological short term fixes. I do not know if that falls within the remit of the witnesses but if so, I would be grateful for an answer on it. The broadband connection...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: So in regard to the broadband connection point programme and also to the schools, NBI's piece of the work is done.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need that to happen as quickly as possible. Like other committee members, I get constituency queries regularly. I have had queries from constituents in places in Louth that are just outside Dundalk, including Kilkerley, Sheelagh, Knockbridge and parts of the Cooley Peninsula. Some of those areas will have access between August and October 2021 via National Broadband Ireland. I am...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Does the company foresee any issues arising regarding staffing capacity? There are issues with regard to permits and so on, but at this point, there are no major issues other than the size of the contract-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Within 12 months, we will know more. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Roll-out: Discussion (18 Nov 2020)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Could I have an update on County Louth?

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...