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Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: No, no.

Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: Statements (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There are very few. Most people only say it behind my back anyway. Let us be clear about the issue we are dealing with. There is an element of groundhog day. We are back talking about the situation the Palestinian people find themselves in. We know what has happened. We know the murderous acts that happened in Jenin. We know this is the means by which the Israeli government wanted to...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We have seen athletes from the North of Ireland represent Ireland with great pride and passion at every Olympic Games. However, few would know that with regard to sportspeople engaged in athletics - I am talking about running, jumping, throwing and walking - those from the North who have flown the flag for Ireland at the Olympics are barred from representing Ireland at European and world...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is about how we move it on.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Renewable Energy Generation (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 35. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the interaction there has been with his Department and other Departments about the schemes currently under way and in the pipeline for renewable electricity production; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34672/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Farm Inspections (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 50. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is considering how there can be better interaction and co-operation between officials and agencies of his Department and other State agencies which are involved in inspections on farms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34673/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Raidió Teilifís Éireann (13 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 103. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide an update on her interactions, and those of her Department, with the RTÉ board and executive board in relation to the ongoing issues at the broadcaster; if she will outline the terms of reference for the inquiries into RTÉ that her Department is involved in; and if she will make a statement on the...

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like an update on what the Taoiseach spoke about as regards Türkiye and Cyprus and what sorts of engagements we are talking about as regards possibly bringing something that has been obviously an absolute imposition on the Cypriot people but has not moved for a considerable time. I brought up the fact the Tánaiste has said he is looking for a consensus among like-minded...

European Council Meeting: Statements, Questions and Answers (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The Taoiseach has spoken about the fact that there will be a greater level of information with regard to the conversations on Türkiye and Cyprus. He referred somewhat positively to his own engagements on that matter, but I hope we will get some further information. We are dealing with a changed set of geopolitical circumstances because of Russia, which has been the aggressor in chief....

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Amendments (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: The current programme for Government commits to holding a referendum to extend the franchise in presidential elections to Irish citizens living outside the State. This was raised previously by me and others, and the Taoiseach stated the work is ongoing on presidential voting rights and that reports had been completed. Will he spell out exactly what work has been undertaken by the Government...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 11. To ask the Taoiseach for a report on his attendance at the recent European Council meeting. [33968/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I back what Deputy Haughey said in the sense that we need to look at the whole issue of migration holistically. We all know that across Europe, but particularly here, of the huge gaps we have regarding employees so we need to rectify that across the board. I would be interested how the Taoiseach thinks the conversations went with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg regarding NATO...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Advertising (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, we are asking questions on what his Department is spending on advertising with RTÉ. There are wider questions for RTÉ but, on some level, that has been done to death, without getting hold of the answers we require in the context of providing the new trust that we hope to find. All present know the importance of public sector broadcasting, however. Are there plans to...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Advertising (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It relates to advertising, although that is only part of it. It is looking at how we advertise processed foods, and whatever else. A sugar tax was introduced and I know that will be reviewed but it is as part of the holistic nature of dealing with childhood obesity in particular. I was probably clearer when I said it the first time.

Investment in Football: Motion [Private Members] (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am under instruction to welcome Palmerstown FC on behalf of Deputies Mark Ward and Eoin Ó Broin. Other people were declaring an interest and I suppose I should declare at this stage that I still play badly at seven-a-side in the Gaels on a Monday night and occasionally on a Thursday. I also want to refute what I heard at a recent meeting. I thank the Labour Party but I must call out...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of the EU-UK Relationship: UK Ambassador to Ireland (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome the ambassador. I was walking out as he was coming in but that was not intentional and no offence was intended. In fairness, we are in a much better place than we were when we spoke previously. We all welcome that fact that the Windsor Framework is in place. I do not think the ambassador will be shocked to hear that we have particular issues and do not believe Brexit was a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of the EU-UK Relationship: UK Ambassador to Ireland (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness, Chair, I agree. What I pointed out towards the end is where we have room for agreement and manoeuvre across the board. Obviously, however, there are issues that still dog the situation.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of the EU-UK Relationship: UK Ambassador to Ireland (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I do not think anyone will be shocked that I made those remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of the EU-UK Relationship: UK Ambassador to Ireland (12 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: That is it. When I was talking-----