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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 478. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons waiting for a driver test in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27549/18]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test Waiting Lists (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 479. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated waiting time for a driver test in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27550/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 519. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline his plans to revitalise small towns and villages being devastated by rural decline in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27471/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 520. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development to outline the funding allocated to rejuvenate rural and regional towns in counties Roscommon and Galway in the action plan for rural development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27472/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 521. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the amount allocated under local improvement schemes in 2018 in counties Roscommon and Galway; if there will be an additional round of funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27476/18]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Action Plan for Rural Development (26 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 522. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of jobs created under the Action Plan for Rural Development in counties Roscommon and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27477/18]

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I will avail of my few minutes to support what my colleague has brought before the House this evening. It is very relevant, important and well thought out. Moreover, it is something that the electorate and the people have been calling for now for some time, indeed, for some years. The fact that this Dáil is prepared to tackle the issue and to do so in the correct way will be welcomed...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: In accordance with Standing Order 70(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time on Thursday, 28 June 2018.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Mattie McGrath was in control.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy was in control of speaking time.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: While I appreciate Deputy Catherine Murphy's point of order, I have heard Deputy Mattie McGrath refer to those issues as he spoke. He has the floor so he is entitled to continue.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate Deputy Broughan's point but I have to point out to him that, under the rules of the House, I, as Acting Chairman, cannot actually put that proposal. It is in the lap of the Ceann Comhairle or Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I am not putting that question and do not have the power to do so as I sit in the Chair.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is due back at 8.30 p.m. I suggest that we take the suggestion on board at that stage. Is that agreed?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Deputy please resume his seat?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Deputies not interrupt? If they want this debate to continue, they will stay silent. If not, I will suspend the House and all Members will lose out. I must point out that the question can only be put if the Ceann Comhairle, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle or, in the case of a standing select or special committee, the Chairman, is in the chair. I am here and do not fulfil any of...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I am not allowing any further discussion. With all due respect, Deputy, these are the rules and there is nothing I can do about them.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I am not the Chair of any committee.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I am on this rota until 8.30 p.m. I want to accommodate people. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle will be back at 8.30 p.m. The Ceann Comhairle is not available. If the Deputy wishes to proceed at that stage to take it up with him, I am willing to let that happen. Is that agreed?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: There is nothing I can do in the circumstances. Proceed Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report Stage (Resumed) (27 Jun 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Deputy address the issue and not make any personal comments? I clarified the issue on the point of order. Will the Deputy proceed to address the issue?