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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I take it from that answer that there is no intention at this point in time to deploy troops if the proposed triple lock legislation makes its way through? I welcome the fact that the Tánaiste came before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence earlier this week to report on the engagement with the Foreign Affairs Council and Ireland's new arrangements with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We are all aware of the geopolitical difficulties and the fact that many people are game playing on an international basis but that does not change where the Irish people are on neutrality. They see the ending of the triple lock as a step in a direction that they would not like to go. We would like those opinions to be taken into account. In a report on the Defence Forces serving with...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 25. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will provide a breakdown of the current number of personnel in all branches of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22141/24]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 39. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the arrangements in place when retired Defence Forces' personnel who are fully trained in paramedical and advanced paramedical skills while in the Defence Forces can easily move to work in the HSE or National Ambulance Service; if he is aware of any issues with the recognition of service carried out while they were serving members; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of hourly cross-Border train services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22144/24]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (16 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 90. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the progress of the N53 project in County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22143/24]

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A considerable number of people have said it long before me that we have not seen the movement that we need in delivering Sláintecare and universal healthcare. There is no TD who has not dealt with absolute disaster scenarios regarding people who have just gone through cancer treatment who have suddenly had their medical card rescinded. Constituents go to their TD, the TD goes to the...

Delivering Universal Healthcare: Statements (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: While they wait, his teeth are at increased risk of long-term decay due to the brace. It is a particular issue that keeps happening and we really need to get on top of orthodontic services.

Road Safety and Maintenance: Motion [Private Members] (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I agree with much of what has been said. There has been a huge number of deaths on the roads and our thoughts go out to all those people. I know the Minister of State was in Dundalk recently and we spoke about the issue of the Avenue Road roundabout, which was at least addressed. I, along with Shannon McCann and many others, have raised the issue of the intersection at Sexton’s,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I, too, will have to leave to speak in the Dáil.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I have done nothing short in my life. I thank Dr. McDonagh and Professor Tonra for coming in. They have dealt with the issue of Ireland's neutrality and our independent foreign policy. It would be difficult to get movement on that. Whatever future questions are asked, the slaughter in Palestine has created greater difficulties to a degree. Obviously, what the Russians have done is part...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise if some of this has been dealt with. Professor Tonra spoke about two things, including security clearance. I do not expect Ireland to have a CIA and I certainly do not expect it to have a whole pile of James Bonds going around the place. However, an ability to analyse information and to be able to put the correct information in front of Government and Ministers is obviously...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Any good students will know.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Recent Developments in the EU on Security and Defence: Discussion (15 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Senator Craughwell would prefer that they be academics that agree with him.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 79. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide an update on the progress being made in the installation and promotion of communal and district heating schemes in the State; if there are targets for the number that could be installed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21525/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am asking for an update on any progress made in the installation and promotion of communal and district heating systems in the State, any targets for the number that could be installed and if the Minister of State will make a statement on the matter. I do not think he will be shocked I may raise the issue of Carlinn Hall in my supplementary answer. I have met SEAI about possible...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I can just give the Minister of State a number of requests and he could say "Yes". I would be reasonably happy with that.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Energy Conservation (14 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I appreciate that. In fairness, I welcome that the feasibility study was carried out by SEAI with regard to geothermal and heat pump technology to replace what is in the gas-fed system. We all know the issue that 50% was lost. It used to take two units of gas to provide one unit of heat and that there was a loss in the system. I met the SEAI and am very happy it is willing to facilitate...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Cybersecurity Policy (14 May 2024)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: A lot of us learned, if we had not already understood, the dangers of cybercrime with the HSE attack. We all get scams through mobile phones, whether number generation and a call from Revolut or text messages that plague us every day. It is an issue. It impacts everybody. So many are sent that, unfortunately, even if a small percentage are executed, it will impact a huge number of people...