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Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I regret that I must interrupt the Deputy, but we must adjourn the debate. The Deputy will be the first called tomorrow, when he will have 16 minutes. I thank him for his co-operation and Members for their contributions.

Public Sector Pay: Motion [Private Members] (8 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will take a few minutes to be involved in the discussion. I do not have a difficulty with being here and discussing this, because there is nothing to hide. I was thinking about the time when politicians had control over voting their own pay rises. I did some research on this and I could not see any time when they had control themselves until the year 2000 when they actually decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Pensions (9 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 26. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the reason there is currently no gratuity or pension for members retiring from the Reserve Defence Forces despite the fact that members of similar organisations in other countries receive the same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Three weeks ago in this Chamber I asked the Taoiseach about the state of the post office network. I asked him what was happening with regard to the programme for Government. I asked him if he would act on the Kerr report, and I also asked him if there was a need to introduce legislation to give a new lease of life to post offices. The Taoiseach gave me an assurance on the day but from...

Questions on Proposed Legislation (15 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will combine them in one question. First, will the Taoiseach clarify, because he did not on the previous day, which Minister has responsibility for the post office network? Is it the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, my constituency colleague, the Minister, Deputy Naughten, or the Taoiseach's friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Ring? Second, when can we expect action on this issue? If the...

Mental Health Services Funding: Motion [Private Members] (15 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Before I came to the Chamber I did some research but I have now changed my script completely. I am now speaking from the heart. I recall the previous debate on the issue. There is a distinct difference between it and the current debate. Previously, there was unity of purpose from every side. In engaging in such a debate I think of the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, Deputy Buckley,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Levels (15 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if recorded crime statistics for counties Roscommon and Longford are an accurate reflection of the reality of crime in the area; if all Garda stations in counties Roscommon and Longford have access to the PULSE system; if not, the details of the stations without access; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34675/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Deployment (15 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 84. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda stations and the number of gardaí in each in counties Roscommon and Longford on 31 October 2010 and on 31 October 2016; the proportion of the proposed 800 additional recruits in 2017 that are likely to be assigned to counties Roscommon and Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34677/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Last Tuesday night's "Prime Time" programme clearly showed the amount of devastation and disruption caused to people along the Shannon-----

Questions on Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Yes. The devastation and disruption to which I refer are at an unacceptable level. I acknowledge that, under the programme for Government, €430 million has been committed to a five-year programme to improve the situation that has arisen as a result of flooding. There is a massive problem with the agencies in the region. When will the Government acknowledge that the interference of...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Deputy Troy for sharing his time. I will be brief because our education spokesman, Deputy Thomas Byrne, has indicated to our Parliamentary Party, the media and others our policy on this Bill. I welcome the Bill. It is important and will bring about some necessary change, which we welcome. It must be said that my constituency of Roscommon-Galway has a very good policy of...

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: We move on to Independents 4 Change. I presume Deputy Collins will speak.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Is she sharing her time?

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy should take her time and keep going until somebody else comes.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Could we allow-----

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: There are no more speakers offering so I ask the Minister to bring the debate to a conclusion. As there are just two minutes remaining before the start of Question Time, the Minister may have to conclude his response the next time the Bill comes before the House.

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I understand it is proposed to refer the Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016 to the Select Committee on Education and Skills pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1). I call the Minister, Deputy Bruton, to move the motion of referral.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Before I proceed I wish to say that I am very reluctant to interrupt a Deputy or the Minister while they are trying to ask a question or give an answer. We are, however, consistently breaking the time barrier for this debate, which means that somebody at the end of the time allotted for this debate is not going to have his or her question answered. I ask for everyone's co-operation. A slot...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commission on Domestic Public Water Services (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Question No. 6 is in the name of Deputy John Brady but the Ceann Comhairle has agreed that Deputy Ó Broin will take this question and question No. 14, which is related to it. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Commission on Domestic Public Water Services (17 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The time is completely up. Even allowing for the two questions being grouped, we are way over time. Question No. 7 is in the name of Deputy Curran. Deputy Barry Cowen is going to take it in his stead. Is that agreed?