Results 261-280 of 654 for speaker:Michael Murphy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 1176. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 552 of 17 July 2025, and her Department’s reply of 23 July 2025 indicating that a successful candidate for the ophthalmologist post in Clonmel would commence duty in August 2025; the reason that no ophthalmologist is currently in place; the steps being taken to immediately fill this critical vacancy; the interim...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Education (17 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 1409. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the next phase of the development of the College of the Future project at the Kickham Barracks site in Clonmel, which was given the green light October 2024; the timeline for same; the expected impact of this pioneering co-located campus for both further and higher education on learners, businesses and the wider community in...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (8 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 661. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for a further update on the commencement date for the construction of the new south Tipperary Garda community HQ; if the contract has been approved and signed; and whether the project is still on track for a completion date of the end of 2026, as stated by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Integration in Dáil...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (8 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 851. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the commitment in the Programme for Government to carry out an independent assessment on the feasibility of removing the exclusion of drivers aged over 70 from the school transport scheme; the current status of this assessment; the expected timeline for its completion; and if interim measures will be introduced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (8 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 1667. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his view of the insolvency of a business (details supplied); the provisional liquidation of companies connected to its ownership; the High Court proceedings concerning the validity of the Section 5 planning declaration; ongoing enforcement action for alleged unauthorised development at the site; if he will now review and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 2408. To ask the Minister for Health if a proportionality assessment was carried out prior to the adoption by CORU of the new Standards of Proficiency and Criteria for Education and Training Programmes for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, as required under the Proportionality Regulations (S.I. No. 413 of 2022); the process followed, including consultation with stakeholders; and if she will...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Sep 2025)

Michael Murphy: 2717. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the rationale for the recent changes to the Research Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme which prevent second-year PhD students, who were unsuccessful in their first application, from reapplying; if he will consider transitional arrangements to allow current students who had a legitimate expectation of reapplying to do so; and if he...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I speak today as a proud voice for Clonmel, a town with a borough charter dating back to 1608 and a place of deep history and extraordinary community spirit. Clonmel has felt the loss of its borough council profoundly since its abolition in 2014. Decision-making drifted from the people. Civic pride diminished. The unique identity of our town, forged over centuries, was quietly eroded....

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I mentioned that there were five borough councils, one of which was Kilkenny.

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 45. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 101 of 29 May 2025, for a further update on a commencement date for the construction of the new south Tipperary Garda Community HQ based in Clonmel; and if the project is still on track for a completion date of the end of 2026. [38412/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 111. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when schools will be added to the DEIS list; and when the next list of additional schools to the DEIS programme will be announced (details supplied). [36846/25]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Educational Disadvantage (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 126. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason two secondary schools in Tipperary town have no resources under the DEIS programme (details supplied) given they serve the same families as five DEIS schools in the area. [36847/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (17 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 552. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 2426 of 29 April 2025, the status of filling the post for an ophthalmologist in Clonmel, the absence of which is causing lengthy waiting times for routine and urgent referrals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40442/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: Good morning. We will briefly go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: Apologies have been received from Deputy Emer Currie. The purpose of the meeting today is to discuss an overview of the work of the Irish Aviation Authority, IAA, in particular management of Irish airspace, air traffic safety, commercial aviation, environmental impact of aviation and consumer protection. I am pleased to welcome from the IAA Mr. Declan Fitzpatrick, chief executive; and Dr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Mr. Fitzpatrick and Dr. Corcoran for their attendance at today's session of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport. Aviation is a critical enabler of economic activity and regional development. I look forward to constructive engagement on several different matters, some of which are critical, as well as issues relating to capacity constraints, technological change, climate...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I will come in now. I again the officials for their attendance. We have a concentration in our airport traffic, with 84% of it going through Dublin Airport. I looked at some other European countries. In Portugal, 54% of traffic goes through its dominant airports. It is as high as 70% in Belgium. If we look at our nearest neighbours, at Heathrow it is 30%. Is 84% of all air traffic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: Looking at the past ten years, seat capacity across all Irish airports has increased by 14.9 million. Of that, 12 million, which, again, is more than 84% of the growth, has been through Dublin Airport. If that continues over the next ten and 20 years, would the authority have concerns from a safety and security perspective? Is it sustainable?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: On existing infrastructure, if that growth was to continue, the IAA has safety and security concerns.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Irish Aviation Authority: Engagement (16 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: Has the regulator conducted any impact assessments on the centralisation of air traffic at Dublin Airport?