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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need to see that and a one-stop shop.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I add my voice to that of Deputy Smith in respect of the case he made. Commuters from Dundalk are constantly talking about the issues that exist in regard to Irish Rail. It is a case of insufficient capacity and it needs to be dealt with. There is no shortage of issues relating to disability in the public domain this week. That is obviously what the Children's Rights Alliance said in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It goes without saying that the means test must be removed for carers. We all know the financial impact on a home of dealing with a child with additional needs. The issue must be addressed. I also agree that the discrepancy in the figures must be addressed. There must be some element of flexibility for carers who work as carers, who sometimes go over the 18.5 hours, in particular in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with the Minister that there are increased costs for those with disabilities and their families. There has been a failure to address this. That is a matter we need to look at. Has the Minister had an update on the reasonable accommodation fund and the disability awareness support scheme? The idea is to look at this from the point of view of facilitating employers as much as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 24. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline plans for the creation of additional autism places at primary and secondary schools in County Louth for the next academic year, 25/26; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6003/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 62. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the school inclusion model; to outline future plans for the delivery of holistic therapies in schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6002/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will provide an update on the reasonable accommodation fund and the disability awareness support scheme; if there are future plans for the expansion of these schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6982/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 144. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to a system whereby those who on carer’s allowance, and who are working, are able to provide information on their working hours on a more regular basis to the Department avoiding unintentional accrued debts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6983/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (27 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide an update on the review of the primary medical certification and appeal schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8870/25]

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta Healy-Rae.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Anois, tá Baill an Rialtais ag roinnt deich bomaite. Tá an Teachta Ward ar dtús.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Time is up, Deputy.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A Theachta----

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Is leor sin. Déanfaidh sin cúis.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Thank you.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I probably allowed more flexibility than I ever will again. I call An Teachta Carthy.

Third Anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Anois an Grúpa Teichniciúil Neamhspleách agus Páirtithe, naoi bomaite, Teachta Connolly ar dtús.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Government has it in its power to deal with the committee issue. That just involves making it clear that a Member is either in government or he or she is not. I want to bring up an issue that falls into the Minister of State's own bailiwick - the Mental Health Act and the proposals to amend it. I have come across a number of unfortunate cases relating to an issue that lies with the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Legislative Programme (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They are a danger to themselves and others.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (26 Feb 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 19. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the current involvement of Irish Defence Forces personnel in UNIFIL missions in Lebanon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5944/25]