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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...

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: People Before Profit-Solidarity now have a 20-minute slot. Will Deputy Boyd Barrett be taking it all?

Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: As Deputy Cullinane said, we will support this legislation. It is absolutely required in the context of the risk equalisation system. We all know people who, at times, cannot afford health insurance but who believe it is the only way in which they can keep themselves and their families safe. Even when they cannot afford it, therefore, they do everything they can to cut back with a view to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I want to deal with the issue of the ambulance services. Much fine work is done by many who work in the system but talking on a local or even a State-wide basis, one will hear about the many deficiencies and issues that need to be looked at. It is an issue that I brought up with the HSE. On Friday, 10 November 2023, a 93-year-old woman waited from 5.20 p.m. until 9.05 p.m. for an ambulance...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is not the first time that the employment conditions within the film industry has been brought up with the Taoiseach. The power differential is huge at times. The stakeholder forum is a means of addressing these issues so the sooner the better. It is absolutely required. As much as we would like to deal with some of these issues through the Finance Bill, this is something that is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Social Dialogue (21 Nov 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Of course he has something say.