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Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gaza is under genocidal attack by Israel. We all welcome what we may have in 24 hours, but that is only a temporary reprieve. We welcome the negotiation that involves Qatar and the United States of America, far better than the billions in weapons they have been providing, alongside political cover and even experts on the ground. All civilians should be released. We hope among the 50...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The witnesses are all very welcome. It is always good to have another Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That just shows how bad my eyesight is. We generally ask questions on the whole scenario of tight auditing and making sure there is no corruption. At times, particularly in the beginning, we fixated on this but it is just the lie of the land in that regard in general terms. What applications has this State made to the RRF? I ask this on the chance that I might be able to get an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I get that and I understand it is a stretch. However, any information Mr. Murphy might be able to give would be welcome. I just provided some element of context and I was finished.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is Mr. Murphy saying it should be bigger?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was just looking for information in relation to it. I understand that there are constraints the Israelis need to deal with but I am not entirely sure how the mechanism will kick into play. I would have worries about that and was hoping Mr. Murphy might be able to shed some light on it. I understand that I am pushing the boundaries as regards his remit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The other issue is corruption. The European Court of Auditors did a huge amount of due diligence but I remember at times we would see figures and ask what was happening in relation to payments. It was probably more of a case of people not fitting the criteria rather than corruption.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Mr. Murphy said earlier that there were a number of investigations but that there had never been any major findings in the last period, during his term. Is that correct?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They could be fairly interesting cases.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We also need the Israelis to stop their slaughter.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 53. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware of the concerns raised by the head of the UNIFIL mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro about the security situation in South Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50908/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to deal with the concerns raised by the head of the UNIFIL mission and force commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro about the security situation in south Lebanon. The Tánaiste has already spoken about how none of us want to see an escalation of anything in the Lebanon on the basis of the slaughter happening in Gaza. He spoke about peacekeeping being the most noble act of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is absolutely necessary that we do whatever can be done to ensure there is not a regional escalation. If we could have a ceasefire in Gaza, it would obviously facilitate this to a significant degree. We must be absolutely vigilant for changed sets of circumstances. I get the tension. I stress, as have many others, that we are talking about our Defence Forces. Our personnel are very...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 42. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he is aware of the alleged release on bail of one of the men accused of the murder of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50907/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It seems that Lebanon's military tribunal has released one of the men accused of the murder of Private Seán Rooney. Obviously, four others are still at large also. Could the Tánaiste give an update on the case and any engagements that he has had with the Lebanese authorities and other stakeholders? As he said previously, it is all about leaving no stone unturned in the context of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, I cannot imagine how this is for Natasha and the rest of the family. I am aware that the Tánaiste met with them. The most important thing is that we ensure the family is kept up to date as much as possible. It is vital that we get answers. I do not think it is okay that the Tánaiste learned of this through media reports. I do welcome the fact that the family was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Defence Forces (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is vital that we keep our eyes on the situation and that we get the answers as to why we were not informed initially. Beyond that, it is vital we maintain contacts with the UN and the Lebanese authorities. It is also vital that we look after our Defence Forces. Private Rooney was on a UNIFIL operation, which is vital peacekeeping. We have always been afraid about such a set of...