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Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I give my best wishes to Dr. Tony Holohan for his own health and all those who suffer from the coronavirus. I pay my condolences to those who have passed away as a result of the virus. I pay tribute to the front-line staff in hospitals and throughout our medical services as well as to those front-line staff who are not so recognisable in our pharmacies, supermarkets, at checkouts and those...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I concur with all of my colleagues on the aforementioned in that we do have to have accountability. There are many issues on which we would like answers through a question and answer session. Yesterday I partook in a HSE briefing that lasted for two hours. In the first 45 minutes, only two Deputies had asked questions. It is not acceptable and I would prefer to see the Dáil sitting,...

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: In the event that any of the main parties, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party or Sinn Féin, can agree a formation of Government, would all have to convene a special delegate conference to allow members approve a programme for Government?

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: Has due consideration been given to a contingency plan-----

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: -----so as not to give the country the excuse of the coronavirus as an excuse for forming the Government?

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I have one final paragraph. All of this was happening without resolve and then the coronavirus hit. What can we do? What can the Government do? It can take the lead. We must display truth and transparency in how this process will work. Are we prepared - yes or no? As leaders, the burden is on those in government to make clear decisions to close schools and cancel mass gatherings....

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I would like to start my maiden speech by thanking most sincerely the people of Wexford, 11,849 of whom voted for me, first preference or otherwise. I thank my campaign team and express the admiration I have for each and every one of them. They came out to canvass in their hundreds, in most cases after a long day's work, which was a big honour for me. I hope the attainment of a seat in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 323. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average period of time to process an application for naturalisation for the purpose of obtaining a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3873/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 909. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of weekend cover for CAMHS Wexford for two doctors and a secretary travelling from Galway; the estimated travel and accommodation expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3875/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 1076. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications of the Covid-19 outbreak for the transport of goods into and through Italy; the discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the implications for the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3872/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 1111. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being taken to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for community employment scheme supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3874/20]