Results 121-140 of 863 for speaker:Ruairi Ó Murchú

Project Ireland 2040: Motion [Private Members] (1 Apr 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I thank the Rural Independent Group for tabling this motion and giving me this opportunity. I will initially deal with Sinn Féin's document, Our Rural Future, and particularly the part of it which relates to optimising digital communications. We had much conversation in the Chamber earlier about investment in remote working and broadband provision. The national broadband plan is the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Apr 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I have to agree with Deputy Duncan Smith. We are in the realm of farce. On the issue of remote working, remote working hubs and broadband provision, how has the Tánaiste got on in terms of his conversations with National Broadband Ireland, NBI, regarding the acceleration of the roll-out? Beyond that, has he spoken to private operators about possible interim solutions for areas that...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I welcome the Minister of State breaking down the 360 million vaccine doses. Is it possible to get a timeline on when in the second quarter they will be delivered and if we can get the specifics for this State? That would be beneficial. I understand there will not be a pile of time for the work of Commissioner Thierry Breton, specifically with regard to the contracts between the EU or...

Post-European Council Meeting: Statements (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: Many states across the European Union are experiencing a new wave of Covid-19. This is terribly frightening. The European Commission has admitted to the mistakes it made in procurement and we know of the issues with follow-up and contracts. It is fair to say there was an element of naivety in trusting the likes of AstraZeneca. One point on which I will agree with Boris Johnson is the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Shared Island Unit (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 29. To ask the Taoiseach the priorities of the shared island unit specifically in relation to new initiatives regarding north-south schemes. [13249/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Economic Policy (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 100. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had on the recently launched Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Report; his views on the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17207/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 124. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had in relation to public liability insurance specifically the lack of provision and high premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17206/21]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Telecommunications Services (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 218. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has engaged in discussions or commissioned reports in relation to subsidising household broadband services to tackle educational disadvantage and narrow the digital divide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16679/21]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 378. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department is considering plans to include outdoor activity providers with no fixed business premises in the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43685/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 379. To ask the Minister for Finance the engagement he has had with other relevant Departments on businesses that might not be eligible for the Covid restrictions support scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1847/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Broadband Service Charges (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 585. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she has engaged in discussions or commissioned reports in relation to subsidising household broadband services to tackle educational disadvantage and narrow the digital divide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16693/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Youth Services (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 696. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he received correspondence from a person (details supplied) regarding funding; if so, the steps he has taken following the request; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16505/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 872. To ask the Minister for Health the expected date therapy services will be provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16365/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: 1182. To ask the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with maternity hospitals regarding maternity services; the steps he has taken to ensure pregnant women are fully supported during any ease in the current restrictions; and the current situation in each maternity hospital. [17469/21]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I thank Mr. O'Sullivan for presenting himself here today. I must agree with many of the previous speakers. This comes down to the qualms and legitimate worries relating to the investment court system in particular. I fear it is being left open for corporations to argue they have possible legitimate expectations of profits. Obviously, as legislators, we want to introduce public good...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement on the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement: Mr. David O'Sullivan (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: There are obviously difficulties with the ISDS. The French are considering leaving the energy treaty charter because of being hampered in what they can do about climate change as regards ISDS. The Dutch Government is being sued in respect of climate action under this. Senator Higgins has mentioned the fact that the US and Canada have negotiated their way out of many elements of ISDS under...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the committee. I welcome the commentary that everything that needs to be done in the context of post offices will be done. Obviously, it makes sense for as many offline services as possible to be operated through the post office network If that adds to their viability, it is sound business. I add my voice to the previous commentary that time...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: I am very glad to hear that what needs to be done is being done with regard to facilitating the acceleration of the delivery. When the Minister gets further information regarding an updated distribution timeline, I ask for that information to be made available to the committee because it is vital. Does the Minster of State have any information regarding whether the Minister or the...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (30 Mar 2021)

Ruairi Ó Murchú: That is very important. It is the holistic solution. Some people will need a short-term solution which, obviously, we should endeavour to provide. In fairness to Deputy O'Rourke, he referred to some of the supports that are necessary, whether that is for taxi drivers, driving instructors or others. Sinn Féin dealt with the issue of driving instructors not too long ago. Some of...