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Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister might clarify that.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I ask you to resume your seat and allow the Minister to continue.

Topical Issue Debate: Appointments to State Boards (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will chair the debate. The Minister, without interruption.

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: There are two minutes going to Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice.

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Bill brought forward by my colleague, Deputy Michael McGrath. It is the type of action that we really need in this country to deal with the massive problem of flooding. For many years, the State has not taken the matter seriously. Deputy McGrath's Bill, in addition to a number of Bills that will be coming before the Dáil in the coming months, will address the issue the...

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: That is right.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Communications (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 125. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Garda per district in the Roscommon-Longford division that have working access to a specific Garda email account in their own name, both in the station and when mobile and out of the station. [37539/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Home Tuition Scheme Administration (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will investigate the situation whereby a person (details supplied) who assisted a child that was availing of the home tuition scheme was not paid. [36860/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Recruitment (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 348. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will reinstate a social welfare inspector for the Tuam area as a matter of urgency (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37598/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Prevention Measures (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 408. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the trial on lowering water levels in Lough Allen undertaken by the Shannon flood risk State agency co-ordination working group; if there are any legal or statutory impediments to such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37506/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Delays (29 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 527. To ask the Minister for Health if he will investigate the waiting time of over three years for a person (details supplied) awaiting an orthodontic appointment in Merlin Park University Hospital. [37040/16]

Questions on Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: He might come back.

Courts Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy should take his time.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Can I come in?

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will be very brief.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: If I had my way-----

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief and I appreciate everyone's co-operation. I have a background in horticulture. If I had my way, many of those conifer trees would not be grown.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Many of these are pollutants. Anyone who looks at what comes down major drains from forests can see the goo and the green algae. It is shocking. My part of the country includes Roscommon and Galway. Deputy Kenny has spoken about something similar in Leitrim. We are being encouraged left, right and centre to promote forestry.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: It will devastate our communities. I am a realist. I know some of the land is only fit for forestry. However, people involved in forestry are buying up good land. Our area is going to become no-go land.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: What is the response of the Minister of State to the case I am making in terms of controlling this type of forestry, especially in the west and north west of the country?