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Finance (Local Property Tax and Other Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Sinn Féin has always opposed local property tax. We saw it for what it was. It was imposed at a time of austerity. It was not about services or fulfilling the needs of local authorities. It was literally about ensuring money was brought in because of the dreadful circumstances the State found itself in. It was about us following through on the edicts of the International Monetary...

Ceisteanna - Questions: National Security (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have had the disgraceful action by the genocidal entity, Israel, with its escalation of attacks on Iran. This draws into question the EU-Israel association agreement and we need to see movement on that, post-haste. We already knew that. The occupied territories Bill obviously has to be delivered and apply to services. Beyond that, what is the plan? The Taoiseach might not agree with...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Reports (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It has now been 239 days since the recommendations of the Dublin city task force were published and 145 days since the programme for Government, which included a commitment to these recommendations, was agreed. The recommendations are aimed at rejuvenating Dublin city centre, focusing on the public realm, safety and overall experience. Such is the lack of tangible progress in initiatives...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We all know the enormous work that needs to be done on flood protection and flood mitigation. In my county, there have been many promises regarding the CFRAM. Even in the part of Dundalk that I live in, there is a significant flood risk. Accepting these works are going to be done, there is still an issue with insurance and insurance companies in terms of flood protection and people...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 92. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth her plans to address the issue of waiting times for assessments of needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32283/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 96. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to outline the engagements her Department has had with other Government Departments, Ministers and State agencies, in order to deliver therapies for children with autism, to include assistive technology solutions, implementation of best practice and innovation; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 405. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when consideration will be given to making reasonable accommodation for students with dyslexia for State exams, such as the Junior and Leaving and Applied Leaving Certificates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32061/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 406. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a standard entitlement to additional time for State exams for students formally diagnosed with dyslexia will be introduced; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32062/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 407. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason Ireland has not aligned with international best practice in the area of providing reasonable accommodations for students with dyslexia during State exams at secondary school level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32063/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Disability Services (17 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 533. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the options open to a disability charity (details supplied) who have been refused CAS funding by two county councils to acquire properties for eight residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32661/25]

Fisheries: Statements (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to do what my colleagues have done and wish the Minister of State well. He will hear a lot today about the issues that exist. Having dealt with stakeholders previously, I imagine he is aware of some of the critical issues impacting on those involved in the fishing and seafood industry, whether we are talking about those in Carlingford, Clogherhead or elsewhere in this State and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Some of the complaints have been that in many cases, particularly when we are talking about secondary schools, we are aware of the children who are in primary school and coming into that age bracket. It is about making sure everybody is talking to everybody else to ensure the NCSE, the schools and the Department have the information. I agree that action did need to happen on school...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the answer but I agree with the Minister of State that more work needs to be done. We are still being contacted by those who do not have places for next year. We need those cases sorted as soon as possible. It is not right. I would appreciate if the Minister of State could come back to me in writing with some more detail on the timeline for school-based therapies. I will be...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the work being done to ensure appropriate primary and secondary school placements for all children for the 2025-26 academic year; if this work includes updating of admissions policies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31242/25]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: School Admissions (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: What work has been done to ensure appropriate primary and secondary school placements for all children? We know about the issue that has existed in regard to those with special needs. Can we ensure that everything is in place for the academic year 2025-26? We know the constant problems there have been, with parents having been put through the mincer, for want of a better term. We need to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 80. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline any progress made recently in the case of a Defence Forces member who was killed on UN duty in Lebanon (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31241/25]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I raised earlier the issue of Seán Rooney. We know there is a legal case at this point. We have had many interactions on this and I think there is agreement across the House that we need to seek justice for Seán Rooney and his family. We also need to make sure that, through all the processes, what is learned is carried forward such that the absolute best protocols are carried out...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what the Tánaiste has said. I agree that heaven and earth needs to be moved to get justice for the family. I accept that we are now out of time and that I will get a written answer. I will follow up on this issue. I also ask the Tánaiste that we resolve the issue regarding John McNeela and the payment on the basis of Michael McNeela's sacrifice. That is the only right...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is fair to say that we will be seeing continuity in Israel's pattern of behaviour. It is not surprising for an entity that engages in genocidal action. The shooting at Irish peacekeepers and diplomats was an absolute disgrace. We know the actions we need to take, whether it is the occupied territories Bill and the inclusion of services. I agree with the Tánaiste that the...

Committee on Children and Equality: Priority Issues Facing the Department: Minister for Children, Disability and Equality (12 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise; I had a couple of questions for the Ministry the Minister held previously. Tá fáilte romhaibh go léir. There is no shortage of issues. We had a meeting of the Committee on Disability Matters yesterday and Cara and Mark Darmody appeared before it. They have huge qualms about where the assessment of need, AON, process is going and they fear the only solution the...