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Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I am going to shoot the line.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: They were considered an environment niche; it stays there and does not percolate through.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I apologise as I have to go to a meeting someone else promised me access to. On what Mr. McGeady said earlier about the sustainable development goals, they are a tool for two things, namely, grading and framing policy. He put it better than I would have about the scenario we are in at the minute. For all the wealth we have, there is a huge issue with inequality. It is also about...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Obviously, there is the shared island unit. While it has gone to some good places, it should probably go further. I do not think that will come as a shock to anybody. The proposals the witnesses have about making sure we have this are from two points of view; it is leverage in relation to ensuring you have the policy that is fit for purpose but making sure it is in the right place and has...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: In a very simplistic way, is Mr. McGeady talking about almost check-listing against-----

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I was going to say multiple contradictions, which will happen.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: There is the leverage. Initially, you can grade poorly bad policies and bad legislation. That is straightforward. On the grading system, impact assessment tool and even checklist, what will it take to put those into operation? I get it. Political will is a major part of it. I am not sure about the Government but there would be plenty of civil servants who would have a particular issue...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I thank Mr. McGeady.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: Would it be possible to get a short and concise paper on the future generations commissioner? I recognise the proposal is already there in legislative form but I am asking for an outline of everything from the impact assessment tool to implementing something much simpler. We could look to it as something to put forward as part of the budgetary process. I would say it would be welcomed in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Departments (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 227. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons presenting at the emergency department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, in the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34880/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 228. To ask the Minister for Health the number of physiotherapists, by grade, based at Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, in the years 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34881/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: We might continue, Chair. The Taoiseach has signalled a willingness to continue.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I pay tribute to 15-year-old Kofi Owusu from Dundalk, County Louth, who lost his life after getting into difficulty swimming in Laytown, County Meath, last Friday. Our condolences go to his family, his friends and to the wider community. We have all heard the tributes from Redeemer Celtic and Tomás Sharkey in Coláiste Chú Chulainn, the school he attended. We have heard of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 18. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on health will next meet. [33612/25]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I back up the comments of Deputy Moynihan. I have brought up previously with the Taoiseach the tax implications of remote working for companies and the impact that has on employees. Action needs to be taken to deal with that. On tariffs and engagement with unions and employers, what are the major issues and worries about what is coming down the line? What does the Government propose?...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I know. This relates to Michael McNeela, who was killed in 1989 on peacekeeping duties.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: His father was not able to receive the pension after the mother of Michael McNeela died.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: It is with the Tánaiste at the minute. He seems supportive-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: I would like to think the Taoiseach would also be and that this could be delivered.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Industrial Relations (24 Jun 2025)

Ruairí Ó Murchú: 9. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the Labour Employer Economic Forum; and when it will next meet. [33611/25]