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Ceisteanna - Questions: Appointments to State Boards (25 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Taoiseach.

Priority Questions: Brexit Issues (25 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: It is not that I want to interrupt the Minister or the Deputy. We have to stick to time here and I want to move on. I thank the Minister and the Deputy for their co-operation.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: GLAS Administration (25 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 514. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS, stage 4 will be introduced continuing on from the stage 3 scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31714/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Deportation Orders Re-examination (26 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for trying to give me some answers to my question. I also want to acknowledge the Minister, Deputy Naughten, and the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, because both know the situation to which I refer. I want to bring a particularly heartbreaking case to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy, today. It involves an unjust...

Topical Issue Debate: Deportation Orders Re-examination (26 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed reply. I am glad he clarified that he was not suggesting this was a sham marriage because this was not a sham marriage. This was a man who came to seek a better livelihood in Ireland. He worked in the Ballinsaloe region and he contributed to the local economy. He fell in love with a local girl, they got engaged and then married. The State,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders Re-examination (26 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 52. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will revoke a deportation order in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32214/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (26 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 69. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application to sanction the appointment of a second permanent teacher for a school (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the expected timeframe for a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32231/16]

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: We only have time for a brief reply because the time is up, so I would appreciate if the Minister could keep his reply as brief as possible.

Other Questions: Brexit Issues (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the co-operation of Deputies. Our time is up. I thank the Minister for coming in and answering those questions and all the Members who participated as well. Buíochas do gach éinne.

Topical Issue Matters (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív - stádas na seirbhíse farantóireachta chuig Árainn, Inis Mór, ó Ros an Mhíl a chinntiú i bhfianaise an fhógra go bhfuil an tseirbhís atá...

Topical Issue Debate: Consumer Prices Data (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I remind Members not to mention specific shops when we are in a discussion like this.

Topical Issue Debate: Higher Education Institutions (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy O'Keeffe is raising a very serious question. He is quite entitled to make his case but I do not want him to mention any names.

Topical Issue Debate: Higher Education Institutions (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy will have a further two minutes. I know he is addressing a very serious issue. I will allow the Minister four minutes to reply and I will then give the Deputy another two minutes.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Deputy McLoughlin for his contribution on what is a serious issue in our part of the country. I understand the Minister, Deputy Naughten, is sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I want to back up what has been said by most others, including Deputies Dooley, Scanlon, Moynihan, MacSharry. I am full of praise for Deputy McLoughlin, as I told him privately. This is a commendable Bill However, on the basis the Government was preparing an amendment, we must be on standby and watch what is going on. When we think about it, why put in an amendment? It was just to push...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 131. To ask the Minister for Health the number of hospitals throughout the country that have been rebranded with a university status in 2015 and in 2016 to date; the cost of that rebranding in terms of moneys spent on marketing, advertising and media consultation fees in the creation of a new corporate identity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32400/16]

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Is tamall beag é, ach mar sin féin, I will say my cúpla focal. I thank Deputy McGrath for sharing his time with me but I certainly do not agree with him. These people, these children, are in a desperate situation. I sum it up by looking at the two children in our family, one aged 18 and a half, the other 13 and a half, and every time I hear or watch what is going on in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 331. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the cancellation of orthodontic appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32747/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 420. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme and better energy homes funding is coming to an end; if such schemes will be closed off by the end of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: In the programme for Government, there is good news on Garda recruitment. I acknowledge the Tánaiste's role in it and we all welcome it. It is very important. However, as reported in the motoring section of yesterday's Irish Independent, there is no longer a Garda traffic corps. In the past, 1,200 members of the Garda Síochána carried out the role. While those gardaí...