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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Tánaiste will have a further opportunity to respond. I ask the Deputies to keep their questions brief and the Tánaiste to keep his answer brief because we have gone over time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputy, who came in way under time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Northern Ireland (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Given the importance that everybody attaches to the restoration of the institutions in Northern Ireland, I have been more than generous and did not want to interrupt anybody. We have given almost 25 minutes to the debate. That was important but I ask for everybody's co-operation as we move forward with other questions.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Tánaiste.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Negotiations (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I ask all Members to extend a bit of Christmas spirit to the Chair and the staff. As I said earlier, I granted leeway because these questions are so important but when I am in the Chair, I always strive to have as many questions answered as possible. I really feel annoyed when we come up to 12 noon and people have been sitting here who do not get their questions answered. Everybody sees...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Overseas Development Aid Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Very good.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Status (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I intend to take seven more questions before 12 noon, with the co-operation of Members. On behalf of the seven Deputies in the Chamber, I will take it upon myself to write to Santa Claus if they all co-operate with me and we get through the seven questions. I will ask him to be particularly kind to you all. I call Deputy Aindrias Moynihan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Sadly, I am not getting the co-operation I sought. I ask Members to put their questions as quickly as possible.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Passport Services (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am very strict on time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I ask for a little silence. I notice sometimes that the noise level in the Chamber increases from 11.30 a.m. onwards. I ask Deputies to respect the person asking the question and the Tánaiste, who is trying to reply.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Middle East Peace Process (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We will allow one such question because it is Christmas.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: They have concern and anxiety. That is the problem.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The issue of insurance for childcare providers has been adequately discussed and, in fairness, the Taoiseach gave answers to it earlier. I want to raise the issue of insurance for businesses in general. Every week, owners of filling stations, hotels, playgrounds, as well as community groups, GAA and soccer clubs, tell me how concerned they are about the cost of insurance. While I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It will hit employment levels and communities. When can we expect movement? Deputy Micheál Martin referred earlier to a way out of this by using IPB Insurance to resolve some of the problem. We need serious Government intervention right now.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy can keep going otherwise.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We now move to the questions and answers session, starting with Deputies Jack Chambers and Michael Fitzmaurice.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: No.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister will respond to the debate following the questions and answers session. I will not allow speeches. Deputies must confine themselves to questions.

Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It is 30 minutes. The Deputy can ask two questions if he wishes.