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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I have raised on many occasions decisions by the Health Service Executive, HSE, to close down centres which are looking after vulnerable people. I have made particular and frequent reference to the Rosalie centre in Castlerea, County Roscommon. The centre was catering for 30 people but the HSE has slowly but surely whittled down that number to about ten. It has now decided to close the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Taoiseach gave a commitment that he would not allow this to happen when he was the Minister for Health. I am not being smart in stating that.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (14 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 303. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) in County Galway can expect to be called for an operation in Merlin Park University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20473/19]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (14 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 388. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the recent video showing cruelty to young calves exported taking place in Cherbourg, France; and the steps he plans to take to prevent this occurring again. [20930/19]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (14 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 441. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge Cross bypass will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20931/19]

National Broadband Plan: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am looking for more information. A lot of peculiar carry-on happened here over a long period of time. I do not know how many people remember the changing of the goal posts and Enet being involved and then pulling out. A major announcement was made in Ballinasloe that broadband would be put into Ballinasloe, Roscommon and Manorhamilton as part of an overall plan for broadband. After a...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: In regard to health, the programme for Government made a clear commitment that as the finances of the country improved, we would ensure that the most vulnerable people who needed help within the health system would be prioritised. I refer to the announcement of worries that the Rehab Group will not be able to cater for the 3,000 people it is catering for at the moment. I offer the example...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Live Exports (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for interrupting the Minister but I must ask him to hold the remainder of his reply until I allow him in again.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Brexit Supports (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome back the Deputies and wish the Minister a good morning.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Is Deputy Harty happy?

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Since some Members were tied up at committee meetings this morning and could not get here, there is a little time remaining. If Deputies Funchion, Donnelly and Harty wish to ask any other brief questions of the Minister, I will allow them before he responds. I am sure that is acceptable to the Minister.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: In that case, I ask the Minister to conclude. He has five minutes.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: That concludes the debate. I thank the Minister and his officials. I thank all the Deputies, whom I believe contributed in a very sincere way to the debate, which touches every one of us. I thank the officials of the House for their help.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am very conscious of the seriousness of the matter and as the Minister has said I do not want to prevent people from making their points. We are running slightly over but as there is just a certain period of time allowed, I would appreciate Members keeping their contributions reasonably within the timeframe. I apologise to Deputy Funchion because I had not realised she was standing in...

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Each Opposition spokesperson will have six minutes. The first Opposition spokesperson is Deputy Donnelly of Fianna Fáil.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I want to clarify for all Members that I am told this is questions and answers with the Minister.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Yes, that is fine.

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I want to point out this is not a direction from the Chair. It was agreed by the Business Committee-----

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I can sympathise with Deputy Kelly's point-----

CervicalCheck: Statements (9 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I sympathise with Deputy Kelly's point but that is what has been agreed by the Business Committee.