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Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 85. To ask the Minister for Health if there are designated persons dealing with applications for primary medical certificates in County Roscommon; the number dealing with such applications; the waiting period to process applications for a primary medical certificate in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23066/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 124. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband service will be available under the National Broadband Plan at the home of a person (details supplied). [23072/19]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 125. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment when broadband service will be available under the National Broadband Plan at a location (details supplied). [23077/19]

Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I join in complimenting Deputies Willie O'Dea and Frank O'Rourke on bringing forth this legislation. As stated by previous speakers, the Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018 is geared towards making the system more efficient. In doing so, we will free up hospital beds. We all know there are people in hospital beds because their homes are not suitably adapted to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We are delighted that there is an emphasis on rural affairs in A Programme for a Partnership Government and also the return of a Minister with responsibility for rural affairs, namely, Deputy Ring. The most recent Fianna Fáil Government had a similar position and it was held by Deputy Ó Cuív. One of the things that had a great impact on many counties was the announcement by...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason funding is only provided to UN youth volunteers for 12 months; his plans to extend the period of funding for volunteers in the future to a two-year period similar to other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23009/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a person (details supplied) is eligible for inclusion in the turf cutting compensation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22900/19]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I certainly do, which is why I always keep to the rules and never break them.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I do not intend to discuss the programme for Government. It was noticeable when canvassing, particularly in my constituency of Roscommon-Galway, that the issue of broadband is very significant. While I acknowledge that there have been breakthroughs and that some areas have been connected, many farmers, owners of small businesses and schools remain without it. Is it the Government's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Administration (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 295. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a home support application by a person (details supplied); if their local public health nurse has been in contact to update and communicate with them in relation to the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22803/19]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Childcare Services Funding (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 421. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if Pobal funding will be provided in respect of a childcare centre (details supplied) in County Galway which is in urgent need of a new extension in order to meet childcare needs in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22488/19]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I was absent for the presentation. I am not a member of the committee but I appreciate the opportunity to contribute. As Senator Mulherin said, the €100 million comprising the commitment of €50 million each from the Government and the EU is welcome. How quickly will it be implemented? Time is of the essence here and I hope that by next autumn we will not still be asking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I accept that the delegates probably cannot answer my initial question about aid for the beef industry. However, I am concerned. Statistics in the past five years show that in excess of 2,000 families have left the land. There is constant decline. Having attended IFA and beef forum meetings in recent times, particularly on my side of the country where the suckler cow and suckler cow to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Is that beef scheme oversubscribed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I believe it is, although I stand to be corrected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It is really a repetition of what the previous three speakers have said. I was reading this before, and like others I have to say it is a very productive document in terms of what the commission is offering and suggesting. I appreciate that, and it goes to great lengths to explain the seriousness of cartels within the law if they are found to be in practice and if they do exist. In terms...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Accommodation Provision (22 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I cannot allow the Deputy to speak again. He is breaking the rules.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (22 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate that this matter has been selected and that the Minister, Deputy Zappone, is in the House to deal with it. The community in Mountbellew will also appreciate the fact she has stayed to listen to the case I am going to make and, hopefully, she will have some good news for me. I want to raise the urgent situation at the Mountbellew community childcare centre in County Galway....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (22 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the Minister's reply. I fully understand she cannot tell me about any project today. I again compliment her on fighting a good battle in securing such money at the Cabinet table for such projects. I know she realises that the up and coming generations are the people we have to nurture and care for. I have made a strong case for Mountbellew. I am sure it will come within the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (22 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I join the Taoiseach, my party leader and others in extending sympathy to the family of Michael Lynch. I knew him through my radio work in the past. I have questioned the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health on many occasions about projects in my local area such as the 50-bed accident and emergency unit at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe, the 50-bed unit for older people at the Sacred...