Results 241-260 of 654 for speaker:Michael Murphy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (24 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 161. To ask the Minister for Health if she will review the current policy on the provision and financial support for hearing aids, in view of the case of a person who has had severe hearing loss since birth, who has relied on hearing aids since childhood, and who now, as an adult in full-time employment, faces costs of €2,000–€5,000 per device every four years; if she...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: I want to compliment the Minister because between Leader's Questions and this committee, he has been answering questions since 2 p.m. I admire his energy. How many are working on the civic engagement team?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: Does the Minister think that is enough, considering the number of centres around the country? I ask that in the context of the new modular unit development for Ukrainian families in Clonmel. That comprises 82 units constructed at a cost in excess of €40 million. The units were formally occupied in July of this year but there has been no engagement with local residents. I am talking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: The Minister may not be aware of this but on 9 June, I wrote to the Minister of State with responsibility for the OPW and shared that correspondence with his Department. Notwithstanding my fears at the time around the costs associated with that project, my real fear was the potential for anti-social behaviour and vandalism. It is a well known fact that during construction on that site,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: I am really concerned. The concerns tie into the concerns of local residents. It is my understanding that residents attempted to reach out to the civic engagement team and that the levels the Minister spoke about no longer obtain, but that is perhaps for another day. That is all I have to say about the modular homes in Clonmel. I want to talk about Dundrum for a minute and my concerns...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: The same in Tipperary with hurlers.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: Very quickly, I want to reiterate my appeal to the Minister to intervene in the issues I outlined regarding the modular unit site in Clonmel. To reiterate, the issues are directly linked to the location of the site and I fear that a failure to intervene will make national headlines before long. I have two quick questions. Regarding that particular development, what is the plan for the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: It is more of an observation, reflecting on my time as a councillor before I was elected at national level. With those seeking temporary protection, it worked well because local authorities were directly involved. They still are. They know where the challenges are at the local level and they know where the opportunities are. A failure when it came to IPAS was not to meaningfully involve...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration: International Protection Accommodation Service: Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: They demonstrated it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (23 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 582. To ask the Minister for Health the current policy regarding access to CAR-T cell therapy for patients over the age of 26 with refractory acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; the rationale for the existing eligibility criteria; whether funding or pathways are available for patients to access this treatment abroad where clinically appropriate; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank the commissioner for his opening statement. I would like to explore a number of issues today around election integrity and child protection. However, first I wish to ask about the resources available to the commission. Dr. Evans mentioned it had scaled up to 250 staff. I am conscious of the sheer size of these platforms. Has the commission the appropriate resources to be able to...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: As we prepare for the presidential election, how comfortable is Dr. Evans that platforms are ready to deal with misinformation and manipulation? What is the level of co-ordination between the commission and the regulators and electoral authorities? How co-ordinated is that co-operation? Is it robust enough for real-time response?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: I have two quick questions on the new online safety code and the Media Freedom Act. On the online safety code and age assurance, to what extent are platforms genuinely complying? Is the commission seeing resistance or does it believe further legislation is needed at European or local level? Will the witnesses comment on the Media Freedom Act and getting the balance right between ensuring...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: Are the witnesses seeing any resistance to that compliance?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: So, we are seeing resistance.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: Finally, what about the Media Freedom Act and getting the balance right in terms of democratic debate and enforcement?

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Coimisiún na Meán (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank the Chair for the leeway on the time.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Electric Vehicles (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 327. To ask the Minister for Finance if, in the context of Budget 2026, he will review the current operation of benefit-in-kind as it applies to electric vehicles, in particular the "original market value reduction" which stands at €35,000 until the end of 2025 but is due to fall to €20,000 in 2026 and €10,000 in 2027; if he will consider extending or maintaining this...