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

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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? What are the asks? I would like to think the Taoiseach is working alongside the Minister to deal with the apprenticeship issue. There is a fear regarding ETB settings that there will be a delay because of the shortfall in funding. There is a big hole of €40 million to €50 million. I submitted a Topical Issue with Deputy Cullinane about this. It needs to be on the agenda. There can be no delay. I hope the Taoiseach is aware of the issue regarding the army pensions Act, which needs to updated.

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

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

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It is with the Tánaiste at the minute. He seems supportive-----

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I would like to think the Taoiseach would also be and that this could be delivered.

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

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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 his diligence, his leadership qualities and his friendship. A huge hole has been left by this. We are talking about somebody who was a spectacular footballer and basketball player but he sounded like an all-round really great kid. This happened just a couple of days following the death of Isobel McCluskey and highlights the dangers of swimming and water. We hope we have a good summer but there is an absolute necessity that we do all we can with regard to information because we have had too many of these tragedies across Ireland.

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We might continue, Chair. The Taoiseach has signalled a willingness to continue.

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