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Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I know it is frustrating for Members when I call on them to conclude when they raise very important issues but I am trying to keep within the time limits. I apologise to Members in that regard as I know they are trying to represent their constituents on a very serious issue. Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I point out to Deputies Burton and Gino Kenny that as they are dividing their time I will be strict in allocating two minutes each initially. They will have a second opportunity of one minute each.

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The time for the Topical Issue debate is up, but I will allow the two Deputies and the Minister of State a short response.

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputies for their co-operation. I had to cut them off to some extent but I am sure they understand that I have to try to move things along.

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I sincerely thank Deputy Michael Collins and his colleagues for providing me with two minutes to speak in this very topical debate to which everyone wants to contribute. I compliment Deputy Mattie McGrath and his colleagues on raising this very important issue. Time is limited and I will adhere to the rules. I echo much of what my constituency colleague, Deputy Fitzmaurice, said. I am...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: -----are being totally laughed at in this situation. They put in the plan and told the Minister what was needed but we are left with a deficit of €5 million. I urge the Minister to revisit the situation. I accept I am being parochial. The Minister should also consider bringing back local improvement schemes. Local improvement schemes and the CLÁR programmes brought in by a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 142. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be any increase in the number of home help hours provided in 2017 in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions allocated to the Roscommon-Galway constituency in 2015 and 2016 in view of the fact that the sector is facing a crisis shortage of skilled staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4729/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that was allocated to the Roscommon-Galway constituency for tourism and hospitality skills training in 2015 and 2016 by his Department and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4730/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the agency or government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 265. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 276. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a cataract operation carried out; the reason for the significant delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4809/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Greyhound Industry (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I will reiterate the Ceann Comhairle's comments. I will be strict on times. Deputies have 30 seconds each to introduce their questions, the Minister or Minister of State has two minutes to reply, and then there are four minutes - one, one, one and one - for the supplementaries. The last time that I was in the Chair for questions, we did not get to four Deputies' questions because people...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Horse Racing Ireland (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: We are in a very privileged position here in that we can come in and ask very serious questions. That is our job, but we must also be careful about mentioning any names or making allegations in the House. I am always very hesitant to prevent people from putting across their point of view, but we must also respect other people who are not here to stand up for themselves.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Four Deputies are offering and they are all entitled to speak. I ask them for their co-operation, starting with Deputy Cahill, whose question it is. I will then call Deputies Heydon, Deering and Aylward.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I know I pushed the Deputy somewhat even though it is his question. However, I promised to get in the other three Deputies and I ask them to keep their comments short.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I ask the Minister to give answer the four questions in one minute.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I have to stop the Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Agriculture Cashflow Support Loan Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: We must move on.