It is hard to believe that, in 2025, we are introducing a trade union recognition Bill and that there is a need for it, but that is the world we live in. I thank my colleagues in People Before Profit-Solidarity for tabling it.
We all know about the headwinds and all the other terms that are used as regards tariffs and the dangers relating to AI, and we all accept that. Unfortunately, however, we have a Government th…
TDs / Ruairí Ó Murchú
Ruairí Ó Murchú
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1,135
questions asked
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176,932
words spoken in the chamber
Across 897 contributions. Plus 338 contributions from the chair, not counted
413
votes recorded
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246
topics asked about
Across 20 departments
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Questions asked 1,135 in all
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Contributions to debates 897 in all
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| Month | Questions | Contributions |
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| December 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| January 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| February 2025 | 33 | 33 |
| March 2025 | 24 | 23 |
| April 2025 | 29 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 38 | 75 |
| June 2025 | 33 | 69 |
| July 2025 | 205 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 203 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 31 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 51 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 41 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 68 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 37 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 36 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 48 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 62 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 67 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 58 | 36 |
| August 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 33 | 22 |
| October 2026 | 28 | 28 |
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Plus 581 contributions in the regular slots, such as Leaders' Questions and Priority Questions. Speech from the chair is not counted.
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- constituency Louth 29 November 2024 to now
- party Sinn Féin 29 November 2024 to now
-----some of the biggest companies in the State. None of this is good enough in any way, shape or form.
I have also raised the issue many times of personal assistants.
Fórsa has a pay claim at the moment, but it is awaiting, as is the WRC, a review that needs to be carried out by the Department of further and higher education. That is a necessity.
I understand that the Minister of State would agree with me on the basis of her interest in those with disabilities.
Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 41 go 47, go huile, le chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.
Tá leasú Uimh. 49 á tharraingt siar. An bhfuil achan duine sásta leis sin?
Leanfaidh muid ar aghaidh go leasú Uimh. 50 in ainmneacha na dTeachtaí Ó Snodaigh, McGuinness, Quaide agus Connolly. Tá leasuithe Uimh. 50 go 52, go huile, bainteach lena chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.
Tá brón orm.
Tá leasuithe Uimh. 50 go 52, go huile, le chéile. An bhfuil an Teachta Ó Snodaigh chun leasú Uimh. 50 a bhogadh?
Tá leasú Uimh. 53 as ord de bharr muirear ar an ioncam.
Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 54 go 57, go huile, 62 agus 63, le chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.
Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 58 go 61, go huile, le chéile, agus pléifear le chéile iad.
An bhfuil éinne eile ag iarraidh labhairt air sin?
An bhfuil tú ag tarraingt siar achan rud ó leasú Uimh. 58 go dtí 61?
Na ceithre cinn. Tá leasuithe Uimh. 58 go dtí 61 á dtarraingt siar.
Fadhb ar bith.
Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 64 agus 65 le chéile agus pléfear le chéile iad.
Níl Teachta ar bith ag iarraidh labhairt air seo.
Cathain a thógfar Céim na Tuarascála?
Tá an daonlathas ag obair go maith faoin am seo.
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding childcare. On Wednesday, 7 May, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.
3. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the work of the National Economic and Social Council, a statutory agency operating under the aegis of his Department. [16858/25]
I add my voice to the condolences to the colleagues and family of Garda Kevin Flatley. It reminds us of the dangers that gardaí face every day. We can see the recent work that has been done in my constituency in dealing with incredibly serious organised crime, and I commend the Garda on that. Our thoughts are also with the families of the two teenagers who were lost in Donegal.
As my constituency colleague has state…
I appreciate it.