Results 61-80 of 187 for speaker:Michael Murphy

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Medicinal Products (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 2240. To ask the Minister for Health how individuals over the age of 60 who are at a high risk from diabetes, and thus not suitable for the Pfizer vaccination, can access Novavax. [19839/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 2426. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 934 of 25 February 2025, the status of filling the post for an ophthalmologist in Clonmel, the absence of which is causing lengthy waiting times for routine and urgent referrals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20814/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: Recently published data reflecting a consistent increase in waiting times for driving tests is deeply concerning. I welcome the Minister of State's opening statement and thank him. This has been a focus for him since his appointment and, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on transport, I look forward to working with him. The RSA's target of a ten-week average waiting time is not being...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: Since I first entered this Chamber, the extension of Scoil Aonghusa Special School, Cashel, has been a key priority for me. The current situation has enormous implications for the 150 students with complex special needs who attend this centre of educational excellence. Approval by the Minister of a 14-classroom modular extension and ancillary facilities, announced in this Chamber on 27...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (15 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 252. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration will be given to eliminating ceilings for the first homes scheme on a county basis, and introducing one tier for Dublin and Cork and a second tier for all other counties (details supplied). [25075/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 178. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the vacancy for primary care south Tipperary ophthalmologist following the planned retirement of the ophthalmologist in October 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23186/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 1006. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1568 of 19 March 2025, if she will review this case again where a child (details supplied) has been on a waiting list for orthodontic care since 2019 and has been advised that will likely to be 2027 before this child can get an appointment.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23224/25]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I am deeply proud of my home town of Clonmel. It has a great history, a great location, strong levels of employment and extraordinary community spirit. However, our town centre - the historic core of Clonmel - continues to suffer from high vacancy rates and, more worryingly, increased dereliction. We have a shovel-ready plan to transform the prime retail area and reimagine the public...

Assessment of Need: Statements (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I acknowledge the extraordinary Cara Darmody. She is such an amazing campaigner and advocate for her brothers, Neil and John, but also in particular for all young children awaiting an assessment of need across the country. I also mention Cara's dad Mark and her mum Noelle. They are both amazing parents and carers to Neil and John. Living so close to Cara and the Darmody family, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 308. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the number of fatal and serious road traffic collisions in 2024 involving learner drivers; the number of fatalities and serious injuries suffered in each of those collisions and the number involving an unaccompanied learner. [25718/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 743. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the challenge of attracting young people and new entrants into a career in farming; and the supports to be put in place for the older generation, who have given a lifetime to the sector and possess significant expertise and knowledge, while viable pathways are created for young people to enter the sector (details...

Committee on Transport: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: No apologies have been received. There are a few housekeeping matters to go through as follows. In accordance with Standing Orders, I wish to make the following declaration. I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Transport without fear or favour, apply the rules as...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of railway stations for which plans exist to repair out of order elevator lifts for passenger movement between platforms; if he will provide an indicative timeline in respect of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26376/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of railway stations for which plans exist to install elevator lifts for the first time for passenger movement between platforms; if he will provide an indicative timeline in respect of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26377/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of intercity rail services on which catering services for passengers are currently provided; the percentage of intercity services that currently provide such services; details of intercity services where no such catering services currently exist and the reason(s) for not providing said catering services in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of passengers entitled to refunds owing to late or delayed train services who ultimately receive the refund; if Irish Rail believes its refund process to be user-friendly; if they will clarify the steps passengers need to follow to secure a refund when one is due; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26379/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 152. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of passenger journeys taken per Local Link company area, in 2023 and 2024, in tabular form; the amount of State funding provided in respect of each company; the plans to support the expansion of routes and service frequency in respect of each company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26380/25]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a list of all active passenger railway stations nationwide, indicating which of these stations have elevator lifts for passenger movement between platforms, including the number of lifts currently in working order and not in working order, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26375/25]

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I congratulate you, Cathaoirleach. I am delighted and really looking forward to playing a productive and constructive role in this very important committee at a very exciting time as we prepare for the European Presidency this time next year. It is really important we realise maximum impact from the Presidency. We have a really important role to play in communicating the positive message...