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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have seen further highly provocative statements by the US President. Some of this is calculated, I have to assume, to spook and bully. We have obviously seen an element of a timeline further down the line with regard to us facing tariffs but it seems, unfortunately, we cannot dismiss them. What is the latest position with respect to engagement with the EU on countertariffs?

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all get the idea - tariffs and trade wars are bad for all concerned. What has been proposed by the President of the United States could fold a huge level of world trade. It would not be beneficial to America, Ireland or the European Union and would have a huge impact on the global economy, none of it good. I do not think anyone has come up with a way to win a trade war. I agree that...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Trade Relations (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I will accept that there will not be clarity on the question of what exactly the package is going to look like. I have no doubt about that but I will ask the question. We are making the case for those sectors we would like to protect but every other state in the European Union is making the same arguments. It is necessary that we represent Irish views, needs and wants. We also have to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, we have to put whatever pressure we can on the EU-Israel association agreement but we also have to deal with what we can domestically. On the occupied territories Bill, when will the scheme be sent to the committee? It is anxious to do the pre-legislative scrutiny, but the committee is not permitted to schedule scrutiny until it has received the Bill. The Tánaiste is well...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are watching genocide on a daily basis. It is incredible to many of us that there remains business as usual in trade, even preferential trade, between the EU and Israel. Too many countries have failed to raise their voices, as the Tánaiste has already mentioned to some degree. We have seen movement but we need more. We need the humanitarian conditions that exist in the EU-Israel...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Middle East (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: At this point, there is considerable urgency. We see what people are facing in Gaza. We are talking about the starvation of one in five people. More than 54,000 people have been killed. The most recent figure was 3,924 deaths since the so-called ceasefire. This is a terrible term to use, but Israel okayed 800 truckloads of aid last week. We hear that only 500 made their way in. It is...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all condemn Vladimir Putin's war of aggression on Ukraine and its recent intensification. It has resulted in a considerable loss of civilian life and many reprehensible attacks on civilian infrastructure. It represents the largest land conflict in Europe for nearly 80 years. Progress towards a ceasefire has been extremely slow. We all hope for a peace, but one that is sustainable....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, it is incredibly frightening when you are dealing with the reality of underground schools. There is huge desire internationally for peace but the fear is Vladimir Putin is just playing along. The Ukrainian Government obviously has a desire for peace, but I imagine it would have to be on a sustainable basis. It has an appetite for real negotiations. We have seen attacks on...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Ukraine War (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the Tánaiste's criticism of Russia's warmongering and cynical approach to peace talks. It is important that the international community escalate pressure in that regard. The Irish position has been that Ukraine must be at the negotiating table. There is an absolute logic to that. The European Union needs to be at that negotiating table also. Does the Tánaiste believe...

Flood Relief: Statements (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The first time I met the Minister of State was in County Louth when I was a county councillor. Our meeting was about flood relief schemes but unfortunately, on some level, it is the big plans that we still need to see delivered. It goes without saying that a significant amount of County Louth, and of Dundalk where I live, is below sea level. This goes back to land reclamation projects...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 15. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the work being done by his Department to reduce the cost of public liability insurance; the priorities for the year in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27326/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Residency (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 69. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline any efforts made by Revenue to engage with the British treasury on tax issues affecting cross border workers; if there are plans to engage with the British treasury on these matters in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27327/25]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Risk Management (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on timeline for the delivery of Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Programme and related flood defence projects in county Louth; if he is aware of the issues being caused by the CFRAM maps being used by insurance companies to refuse to provide home insurance in some areas; the engagement there has been...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Construction Industry (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide an update on the work of the Construction Sector Group to date in 2025; to detail how the priority themes are being progressed by the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27328/25]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (29 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 228. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration will be given to including the renewal reminder on online passport applications instead of the optional sign-up reminder on his Department's website; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27221/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Schemes (28 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 108. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the proposed new grant-based scheme to replace the disabled passengers scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27976/25]

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Can we get a mechanism for the payment of third party reviews as promised?

Independent External Medical Audit for Children's Health Ireland and National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh: Statements (27 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all thankful to the whistleblower. The report that 80% of surgeries at Cappagh and 60% at Temple Street were not necessary should be shocking but unfortunately it is not. The Minister spoke about toxic behaviours in CHI. We have a history of issues in our health service, such as Michael Neary, Michael Shine, symphysiotomy and much more. It is a requirement that we deal with...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has there been engagement with companies regarding the dangers that may be faced, particularly those in tech sector?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (27 May 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: My thoughts are with the taxi driver and the passenger with a disability who were carjacked yesterday in what was an absolutely disgusting attack in Dundalk at approximately 10.40 p.m. My thoughts are also with the lady who lost her life in a road traffic collision in Dunleer. The Garda has requested all the information people have on these events, and any footage, particularly dashcam...