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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Greyhound Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I know it is important but the other Deputies had to share far less time, so I want to be fair to everybody. The Deputies have a minute each to respond, starting with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The next Topical Issue matter, the impact on Irish beef farmers of the Mercosur trade deal, has been the subject of much discussion in recent days. One of the four Deputies who raised this matter, Deputy Denis Naughten, is not present but we will allow him to contribute if he arrives.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I ask the Deputy to conclude.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Beef Industry (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I ask Deputies to obey the rules on time. I have a job to do.

Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I have been working for some time with my colleagues to bring a motion like this to the House. Both Ministers of State, Deputies Catherine Byrne and Jim Daly, have answered questions in the House on more than one occasion in respect of the Rosalie unit in Castlerea, County Roscommon. I am glad that the motion states it is necessary to respect the wishes of the services users and their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 119. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the plans to develop a medical rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital; the stage of the project; if the project has been included in the capital plan of the HSE for 2020; the timeframe for completion of works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27967/19]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Climate Change Adaptation Plans (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We have a short amount of time left before we commence another important debate. Deputy McLoughlin was to take Deputy Deering's Question No. 61. I propose that he will forego the initial introduction, let the Minister answer and then I will let him make one comment before receiving another reply from the Minister.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister must conclude. We are on a very tight timescale and we have to allow everybody a chance to come in on this.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Deputy Penrose for sticking to the time limit. Deputies Paul Murphy and Boyd Barrett are sharing time. Is that agreed? Agreed.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Members for their contributions. I was particularly delighted to chair this debate. It was also great to see leaders of the farming community in the Visitors Gallery.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The programme for Government states that the development of the agriculture and food sector is a fundamental priority for the future direction of the country and that the priority must be to reward farmers for productivity and producing quality food, which brings me to the Mercosur deal. Many comments have been attributed to the Taoiseach over recent days. I have one direct question for...

Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I do not intend to engage the House too long on the basis that our party leader has covered everything. As Deputy Rabbitte was speaking, I was thinking that we now have the constituencies of Roscommon-Galway, Galway East and Galway West but it used to be known for many years as Roscommon-East Galway and Galway West. As our party leader pointed out, Mark originally came from Ballinamore...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 131. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if equality of allowances for all apprenticeships in Budget 2020 will be allowed; the estimated cost in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28745/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 132. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of new apprenticeships developed since 2017 to date; the number of apprentices enrolled per apprenticeship programme developed since 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28746/19]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Data (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 133. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if all new apprenticeship programmes developed since 2017 will receive the same allowances for apprentices attending college as apprenticeships developed prior to 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28748/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 346. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied) will be decided. [28323/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It will only be one question because it has been a long evening and I am not a member of thd committee.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It has to be admitted that this scenario has been a roller coaster. The public has lost confidence in the process. Is the Department absolutely confident that Granahan McCourt can deliver the project? Can it deliver it for the nation and the Government? What if something were to go wrong six or nine months into the contract? Would it then be necessary to reschedule the process and seek a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Hypothetical questions do arise.