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

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would say the ambassador is somewhat shocked that I have not asked abut the conversation that is happening at the minute and the fact we need to look at the means of triggering a referendum on Irish unity.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am raising again the issue relating to section 39 workers. They carry out many necessary types of work, including work for people with disabilities, healthcare and addiction services. These services are all talking about how they cannot retain workers. Sometimes that is because people are leaving to work directly for the HSE where they are on better conditions which makes sense from a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Bodies (11 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the social dialogue co-ordination unit of his Department. [32454/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 66. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on any progress made on advancing duty-of-care legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33960/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Courts Service (11 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 69. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when it is expected that the new county registrar for County Louth, based in Dundalk Courthouse, will commence in the position, which has been vacant for 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/23]

Report on Section 481 - Film Tax Credit: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank the Committee on Budgetary Oversight for doing this work. I thank its members for allowing me to take part in some of the committee's deliberations. The committee heard from a considerable number of witnesses, including representatives of Screen Ireland, Screen Producers Ireland, the Screen Guilds of Ireland and the Irish Film Workers Association. John Arkins and Liz Murray were in...

European Union Directive: Motion (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: This is a timely motion, as we see the devastating effects of a scandal within a commercial State-sponsored body. I am fairly sure I do not have to name it, as I think everyone will realise I am talking about RTÉ. I do not want to prejudice the work of the relevant committees or wherever else this has to go. I will quote from the briefing note, which states the proposal "will impose...

Progress on the National Parks and Wildlife Service: Statements (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate the opportunity to speak on the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Deputy Farrell spoke at the end of his contribution about trees. We all know the huge body of work that needs to be done with afforestation and we know about the difficulties, which are in the public domain and have been over and back on investment funds right through to grant schemes that are fit for purpose....

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It probably does not come as any shock to an awful lot of people that there is an issue that the British Government is not willing, at this point in time, to sort out. We have to play our part in looking for a solution. This is an issue across every border. The OECD is looking at putting a deal together but I imagine we could be waiting a hell of a long time before that happens. At a...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 114. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will outline an engagement her Department has had with other Government agencies and Departments in relation to the problems faced by workers who live in the North, work for southern-based companies and wish to work from home, and if the issue will be included in the considerations for budget 2024; and if she will...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Will the Minister outline the engagement her Department has had with other Government agencies and Departments on the problems being faced by workers who live in the North but work in companies based in the South and who may wish to work from home or engage in remote working. The example I use is PayPal, which closed its premises. Its employees who live in the North had to be transferred to...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We need a solution that works across the board but the Department of Social Protection has a part to play.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Northern Ireland (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In fairness to the Minister, she is not the only member of the Government I have put this question to. I raised it with the Taoiseach earlier this week, and not for the first time. This issue needs to be taken to Cabinet level and addressed. I accept it is beyond the Minister's remit but there is a need for HMRC and Revenue to have fully-fledged conversations on providing a solution. The...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): State Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what the Minister of State has said. We need this enacted as soon as possible. When I dealt earlier with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, it was particularly in relation to the foster carer allowance, which has not been increased since 2009. It related to the travel expenses, and there is obviously an onus on foster carers to maintain that...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): State Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I should allow the Minister of State to respond. That would be fair.

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): State Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I welcome what the Minister of State has said. It is an acceptance that we do not have enough foster carers. We need a lot more, so we need to deal with all of these issues. I accept that the Minister of State's Department deals with a particular part of this, but the main play is with the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. I assume all of the necessary...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): State Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if consideration will be given to extending the number of home-caring periods a foster carer can accrue throughout the years they foster in order for them to be able to claim a State pension (contributory); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33074/23]

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): State Pensions (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has the Minister given any consideration to extending the number of home caring periods a foster carer can accrue throughout the year as he or she fosters in order to be able to claim a contributory State pension? We all know of the great contribution made by foster carers who take children, who sometimes are coming from incredibly difficult situations, into their homes. I had an...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 42. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if his Department has given consideration to the use of 3D printing technology and its possible benefits to the current problems with housing construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33036/23]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Housing Provision (6 Jul 2023)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Has the Minister given consideration to the use of 3D concrete printing and its possible benefits in the context of the current problems with housing construction? Obviously, he has engaged with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coveney. Louth and Meath Education and Training Board, LMETB, had a printing operation in Drogheda. Are there plans in this regard? It is...