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Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The matter I raise relates to the programme for Government and the health system. Last week, a family in my constituency received a telephone call at 4.30 a.m. asking that they remove from a hospital a 98 year old lady who had suffered an attack and been admitted to hospital the previous day. It is appalling that such circumstances continue in the health system. Will the Government ensure...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will allow Deputy Kelly to make a short intervention before I come back to the Minister of State, if that is okay.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Buckley, one very quick comment-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Mental Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I let the Deputy contribute. I want to let-----

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: A number of questions have been tabled in the names of Members who are not present. I remind Members that, unless they have designated somebody to take a question, I cannot take it and must pass over it.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Troy has 30 seconds to introduce the question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will allow Deputy Alan Kelly to make one very quick comment, because two other Deputies are waiting to ask their questions. I ask him to keep it brief and will then go back to the Minister of State for a final contribution.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State has 30 seconds, but we need to move on.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will take Question No. 13 before Question No. 12, with the agreement of the two Members who tabled those questions. Deputy Barry has 30 seconds to introduce his question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Yes. There will be time for her question if we adhere rigidly to the time allocated.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy is over time.

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: No. I have given the Deputy-----

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Deputy, please, allow the Minister of State to reply?

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy has made his point.

Topical Issue Debate: Harbours and Piers Development (12 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The final Topical Issue is in the name of Deputy Seán Barrett who I got to know from his time sitting in this Chair over the years. It is nice to see him as a Deputy representing his constituency. He has a question for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the future development of Dún Laoghaire harbour and the recently developed plans of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (14 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the substantial amount of money made available in the programme for Government to deal with flooding. However, I refer to the appalling situation in south Roscommon where the level of the River Shannon has increased by 7 in. during the past two weeks. Yesterday I received a number of calls from people affected. Flood waters are beginning to come out onto the land and we are...

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (14 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Minister indicate whether Ireland is on target to meet binding European Union 2020 renewable targets? What fines will accrue if this is not realised? Does the Minister agree that this is a major challenge facing the people?

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Generation Targets (14 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for his reply. I know him well as a constituency colleague and I know that he is probably one of the most clued-in individuals in the House on this issue. He knows how challenging it is. What concerns me is that the Irish nation as a whole does not realise the challenge we are facing. The SEAI has estimated that the cost to Ireland may be in the range of...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I am implementing the rules. The time is up. If Deputy Adams wants to make a point of order, I will allow him.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (19 Jul 2016)

Eugene Murphy: That is not a point of order.