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Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Industry (23 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 145. To ask the Minister for Finance what progress has been made regarding public liability insurance reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51422/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (23 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 195. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the increased cost of business grant; at what point the details of this scheme will be finalised; the process by which eligible SMEs will apply to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51251/23]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Departmental Schemes (23 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 196. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to outline what flood relief schemes are available to businesses that are not eligible for the emergency flood relief scheme as they have over 20 employees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51252/23]

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I move amendment No. 69: In page 75, after line 41, to insert the following: “(3) Section 481 of the Principal Act is amended in subsection (2)(b), by the insertion of the following subparagraphs after subparagraph (iv): “(v) a condition that the qualifying company shall, in respect of the qualifying film concerned, comply fully with the Copyright and Related Rights Act...

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: As regards the process and set-up of the consultative forum, many of us saw it as the Government removing the conversation from the Irish people to some degree. We have issues with that particular process and set-up. I welcome some of what has been said. A peace and stability unit, using the history and skill sets we have and built on our history of having been colonised and our...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Policy (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Many of us have brought up the issue of housing adaptation grants, particularly those to be used for older people and those with disabilities. There are particular issues in respect of councils running out of money but beyond that, the thresholds and amounts are not sufficient to deliver what is required. We have heard about the review that is ongoing. Can the Taoiseach give us an update...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Policy (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: What about the housing adaptation grant?

Ceisteanna - Questions: Housing Policy (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I assume the Taoiseach agrees with me on my third point on assessments of water capacity.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Policies (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I add my voice to what Deputy Boyd Barrett said. There is a huge power differential in the film industry between producers on the one hand and actors, crews and directors on the other. We have heard about blacklisting and other issues that do not add to the sustainability of the film industry. We need a stakeholders' forum and to ensure we have a framework for catching those issues. ...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Amendments (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I agree with Deputy O'Callaghan. It is a promise there in the programme for Government. Many of us see it as an absolute necessity that the right to housing be written into the Constitution. We all realise the issues around the housing crisis and that we need to introduce mitigations now, whether we are talking about a ban on increases on rentals or ensuring that we absolutely deliver a...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Amendments (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his plans for constitutional amendments. [50721/23]

Palestine: Motion [Private Members] (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Gaza is under genocidal attack by Israel. We all welcome what we may have in 24 hours, but that is only a temporary reprieve. We welcome the negotiation that involves Qatar and the United States of America, far better than the billions in weapons they have been providing, alongside political cover and even experts on the ground. All civilians should be released. We hope among the 50...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: The witnesses are all very welcome. It is always good to have another Murphy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: That just shows how bad my eyesight is. We generally ask questions on the whole scenario of tight auditing and making sure there is no corruption. At times, particularly in the beginning, we fixated on this but it is just the lie of the land in that regard in general terms. What applications has this State made to the RRF? I ask this on the chance that I might be able to get an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Court of Auditors Annual Report 2022: Discussion (22 Nov 2023)

Ruairi 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)

Ruairi 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)

Ruairi 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)

Ruairi 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.