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Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Funding (27 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 237. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if capital build funding will be provided for baby, toddler and school aged childcare places in rural areas (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27445/19]

Carers: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Like everybody else, we come here every time asking, "Why, why, why?" The motion deals with carers this evening and it was home helps yesterday evening. There seems to be an ongoing situation involving these improvements that should happen but are not happening. As has been pointed out, carers save the State billions of euro. Carers should not have to go down this road as they are saving...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am afraid that I cannot allow-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I cannot-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy knows the rules better than anyone.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am sorry, we must move on.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: No, please. I am sorry-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I ask Deputy Pearse Doherty to resume his seat.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: All of the Deputies know that Topical Issues matters are set down here. We all agree on how they are handled. I ask the Deputies to not constantly break the rules. That applies to everybody.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Closures (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy knows I am in a difficult place too.

Carers: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: That is fine.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. Like many TDs, he will be aware of this situation from his own constituency. I welcome the fact that discussions are taking place and that further meetings will take place next week. My only regret is that we are entering into discussions again. The National Council for Special Education, NCSE, is clearly saying we need to do something for those children...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I sincerely thank the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, for taking this matter as I know a change had to be made that was nobody's fault. These things happen. I appreciate his coming to listen to my comments and hope he can provide a positive reply. As the Minister of State knows, the July provision scheme provides funding for an extended school year that is not available to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: My question relates to the programme for Government and to the Taoiseach's suggestion, with which most people will agree, that as the economy improved, there would be more money for people with special needs. Does the Government intend to extend the July provision scheme to all children with Down's syndrome in light of a recent High Court settlement? The children at the centre of the recent...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Drugs Crime (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I understand the Minister has a long and detailed reply. He will have an opportunity to come back in.

Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the minute of time that my friends in the Rural Independent Group have shared with me. I have two brief points to make. I acknowledge that the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is a good advocate for people and a good listener. I am sure he is taking in what is being said this evening. It has been already pointed out that there are no waiting lists in several counties....

Home Help: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Where will my seconds be then?

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Credit Unions (25 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 127. To ask the Minister for Finance if the policy that is set to increase the industry funding levy on credit unions from approximately €1.5 million per annum to approximately €7.8 million by the end of 2022 will be reversed to take into account the societal impact of credit unions when calculating the regulation activity levy in view of the fact that credit unions are not for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (25 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 422. To ask the Minister for Health if the FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring technology will be made available for all persons with type 1 diabetes; his plans to ensure survey findings by an organisation (details supplied) are considered as part of a HSE review in view of the quality of life improvement for the individual and cost savings resulting from the reduction in blood glucose...