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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Child and Family Agency (29 Jun 2023)

Paul Murphy: 388. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will meet with a group (details supplied) which has written to him on two occasions seeking a meeting, as a matter of urgency to discuss the intended reduction in its Tusla grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31767/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: Tonight at 5.30 p.m., protesters will gather at the Spire in opposition to and horror of the Israeli massacre of people in Jenin. They will be joined by protesters around the world. A general strike has been declared in the West Bank. At least ten people, including two children, have been murdered so far. Hundreds have been injured and 3,000 people have been forced to flee Jenin. There...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: Will the Government move to recognise the state of Palestine? Will it adopt the recommendations of the Amnesty report into the actions of apartheid Israel and will it stop blocking the occupied territories Bill?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: The Government is blocking it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: The Taoiseach is misleading the House.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: Please do not.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: One of the areas where the State may be compelled to issue an apology in the future relates to decisions taken during the Covid crisis, in particular, the decisions to prioritise private profit over public health. I will raise the matter of a Covid inquiry, which the Taoiseach was reported as saying will be set up this year and for which the terms of reference are being worked on. Will...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: But if you are assessing the overall in terms of what you did during Covid-----

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Communications (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: -----clearly it has a negative impact.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: The programme for Government refers to the drug and alcohol task forces. It says that they "play a key role" in implementing the drug strategy; that the Government will continue to support them "in identifying local need in communities"; that it will "support targeted initiatives"; and that it will address "drug and alcohol misuse". The truth is there has been limited progress on this...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Transport Policy (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 16. To ask the Taoiseach the policy in his Department on use of the Government jet. [32543/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 101. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he is taking, including what engagement he has had with the Minister for Housing, to ensure that the human rights of homeless children and children at risk of homelessness are protected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32512/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport who is the regulator for the 15 bus route; how a person can submit an official complaint about this service; and if there is an option to appeal the outcome of the complaint made. [32396/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 339. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will join the Island of Jersey in condemning the Faroe Islands' barbaric 'grindarap', which involves the annual massacre of thousands of whales and dolphins. [32392/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wildlife Protection (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 362. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ban mink hunting, given that the activity poses a threat to the otter species and causes massive disturbance to otter habitats both of which are protected under national and EU legislation. [32394/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Hare Coursing (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 366. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he plans to issue the annual licence for hare coursing. [32463/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Rental Sector (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 365. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will ask local councils to ensure that those who receive a child dependency payment do not have this included in their means test for rent, like those who receive the living alone allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32418/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: 470. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he is aware of the details discussed on a programme (details supplied) on 23 May 2023 regarding the lack of services available to those with autism and their families; if he will make funding and resources available to these families who need support including supported living; and if he will outline the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (5 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: If they evade the pay caps though-----

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Jul 2023)

Paul Murphy: Kyphectomy surgeries at Temple Street hospital have been paused since 7 November last year while an internal and external review of spinal surgeries carried out on children with spina bifida over the past three years is being carried out. These reviews are taking place on foot of a much higher complication rate than would be usual and with allegations that unlicensed implants have been used...