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An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: This was the reason I had my name down to speak. I raised the issue with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, when he was standing in for the Taoiseach last week. We have a similar position in the village of Rooskey, County Leitrim, which is only eight miles from my home. I want to repeat what I said last week. We know we have responsibilities to those people...

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: We have to tackle this issue. The way it is being dealt with by the Government is not good enough. I want answers and so do Deputy Casey and others.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Hear, hear.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Lucrative deals for a small group of people making millionaires out of them.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I object to that. That is outrageous.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: This is a lucrative deal.

An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: It certainly is appropriate. On a point of order, it is in the programme for Government.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Pension Provisions (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 93. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons who have already received correspondence in relation to the review of their pension entitlements due to the 2012 pension changes; the number that have yet to receive correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46462/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 273. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will clarify the plans in relation to the creation of a centre for refugees in Rooskey, County Leitrim; the details of the contract; the date for the arrival of the refugees; the number of refugees; the timeframe of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46866/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 274. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the supports and capacities that will be made available to Leitrim and Roscommon county councils to support the integration of refugees to the proposed refugee centre in Rooskey, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46867/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Seeker Accommodation (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 275. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the level of supports which will be available to local integration and community building projects in conjunction with the provision of a refugee centre in Rooskey, County Leitrim. [46868/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (13 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 310. To ask the Minister for Health if additional home help hours will be allocated to a person (details supplied) in view of the person's deteriorating health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46501/18]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Sustaining Small Rural and Community Business: Discussion (14 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I do not want to be repetitious so I will be short. I am a big advocate for rural Ireland and its difficulties. I pay tribute to Mr. Seamus Boland of Irish Rural Link. He kept the debate going at times when very few people were talking about rural Ireland. I pay a particular tribute to Ms Louise Lennon. She is focused on her job and is a credit to the organisation she works for. I say...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Sustaining Small Rural and Community Business: Discussion (14 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: The problem here is if one goes into a bank tomorrow morning to buy a bit of land, it will ask quite openly if it is for forestry, dairy farming or beef farming. If one says forestry, straight away one will get better terms. One does not have to put up as much money to get that loan which, again, is outrageous. Something needs to be done on the basis of fair play. What has happened with a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Sustaining Small Rural and Community Business: Discussion (14 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: He is a wanted man.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: Sustaining Small Rural and Community Business: Discussion (14 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I wish to make a point of clarification. I would not like Mr. Boland to think I was knocking what he was saying about the banks. I am frustrated with the delay. Regardless of whoever does it, let us get it moving and use the right model.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: The programme for Government states:One of the biggest challenges facing rural Ireland is to bridge the digital divide with urban areas ... we will guarantee the delivery of next-generation broadband to every household and business in the country. No town, village or parish will be left behind under the National Broadband Plan ... 85% of premises in Ireland will have access to high speed...

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: And with the Deputy himself-----

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Grealish is part of the alliance too.

Local Government Bill 2018: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I wish to deal with one aspect of this Bill, the situation in Galway. I compliment my colleague, Deputy Cassells, who has done a great deal of work on this. I also welcome the Minister of State's attitude towards the Bill and his good listening abilities. It is important to have a good listener and I hope he will be able to take on board some of the issues we are bringing to his attention....