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Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (23 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy will have an opportunity to come back in. The Minister of State has four minutes.

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for his contribution and brevity. I have a long list of speakers and I thank Deputy Fitzmaurice for allowing Deputy Mattie McGrath to proceed first because he has a hospital appointment.

Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (23 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy John Lahart could have had a couple of pints during his ten minutes. It might seem strange to my colleagues that somebody who does not consume alcohol is so supportive of the Bill. Apart from the odd time when I drink it for medicinal purposes, I do not consume alcohol. Much of the reason is I spend most of my life driving a vehicle on the road. Someone can no longer go and have a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (23 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 161. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 648 of 7 March 2017, if he will source some level of State funding towards the remuneration of a centre manager and full-time office administrator for a cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Galway in view of the fact that over 140 persons a week use the centre and a range of vital therapies and support is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (23 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 162. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 649 of 7 March 2017, the reason a cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive funding under the National Lottery grant scheme despite the fact that a full-time service is run on an entirely voluntary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14775/17]

Northern Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, an Aire Stáit agus na Teachtaí go léir. I call the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, to make a statement under Standing Order 45. The Minister has 15 minutes.

Northern Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Deputies Mattie McGrath and Danny Healy Rae have been delayed at a press launch. With the permission of the House, I will suspend the proceedings for a moment to allow them time to arrive. If they do not arrive, the House will be suspended until 12 noon. Is that agreed?

Northern Ireland: Statements (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: What is the problem with this? I suggest that we give them a minute or two to turn up and if they do not do so, the House will suspend until 12 noon for Leaders' Questions. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Questions on Promised Legislation (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Government announced some time ago the amalgamation of the offices of the Pensions Ombudsman and the Financial Services Ombudsman. When can we expect that legislation to come before the House? As a matter of interest, why did the Government decide to amalgamate those two bodies, considering the onerous tasks facing the Financial Services Ombudsman in particular?

National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Is the Minister of State sharing time with Deputy D'Arcy?

National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: That is okay. Sorry for the interruption.

National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Ceann Comhairle asked before not to interrupt when a Member is speaking. We are delighted to have people in the Public Gallery, but I cannot allow them to interrupt. I ask them to adhere to the rules. That is all I ask.

National Children's Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The final speaker is Deputy Mattie McGrath. The Deputy has ten minutes.

Report of the Committee of Public Accounts re National Asset Management Agency’s sale of Project Eagle: Motion (29 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: On a point of order, to be fair, I was not sure of the time. Deputy Madigan came up to me and her name was passed on. To be fair, she was there.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Direct provision is not fit for purpose and Fianna Fáil believes independent oversight is needed. People have been in direct provision for far too long. I acknowledge the figures are dropping, but it is hard to imagine that almost 600 people have been in direct provision for more than five years. It is unthinkable that in this country people could be boxed up for so long. Let us...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: There may be a limited number of them but they have been there for ten years. Why is it taking so long?

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Some have been there for ten years and I will argue this point with the Minister of State. It is a limited number, but they are there.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Some of them are in the Minister of State's county.

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Why is it taking so long to progress these cases? People are supposed to live on €19.10 per week. These unfortunate people cannot work or go to college and there is no integration with local people. This is a very important factor. I acknowledge the McMahon report has many good recommendations and I understand some of them are being implemented. I am very impressed with the...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Leas-Cheann Comhairle had to leave and I was asked to stand in for a few minutes, just to be fair to everybody. He will be back shortly.