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An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I refer to the programme for Government which on jobs and development states "as the economy recovers it is essential that the new Government, together with the Oireachtas, puts in place measures to revitalise all of Ireland so that the benefits are felt inside every doorstep and in every community", a clear recognition that equality does not exist for all throughout the country. I revert to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: -----no jobs are being created in towns such as Ballaghaderreen, Strokestown, Roscommon town and Boyle. All that part of the county is getting no employment from Government. What will the Taoiseach do about employment? Broadband comes into the loop as well. These are serious issues in my part of the country.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (22 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 315. To ask the Minister for Health if the €9 million for a replacement 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, County Roscommon, has been ring-fenced; if the design team has been approved; if the project is still included in the HSE capital plan 2017 to 2021; the status of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2362/19]

Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (17 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Even though the time is limited I appreciate the two and a half minutes to put my point of view. I will keep this parochial. We should not forget that the backbone of our economy, particularly in places like my Roscommon-Galway constituency, is agriculture, as the three Ministers present will realise. Up to 80% of our agrifood produce is exported. Of course, much of that goes fresh to...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Never mind our record.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: What happened to €650 million?

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: This House has spent a considerable period of time discussing health issues today. Many nurses were present for this afternoon's debate on pay and conditions in the nursing profession. The number of staff nurses has decreased by more than 1,700 in the last ten years. This is symptomatic of the difficulties that have arisen under the HSE. Every day, we hear justified criticisms of aspects...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Staff (15 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 370. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that a school (details supplied) retains its third mainstream classroom teacher in September 2019 due to extenuating circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1347/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (15 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 605. To ask the Minister for Health if the unpaid internship operated by an organisation (details supplied) relating to pharmacy students will be re-examined; if a paid internship will be reintroduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54324/18]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Social and Affordable Housing Provision (15 Jan 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 1134. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if three houses (details supplied) are currently under the ownership of Galway County Council; if so, the reason the properties have not been made available to families on the social housing list in view of the level of homelessness in Galway city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54343/18]

Promoting Cycling: Motion [Private Members] (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted to be here. I appreciate my colleagues giving me a few minutes to support what Deputy Troy has brought before us. We could put it this way: we are listening to people and that is our job as politicians. One thing that has happened in this country over a long period of time is that politicians have stopped listening to people. In my constituency of Roscommon-Galway,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: It is quite distressing for me to see what happened to people I know for many years. Like the Minister and other speakers, I acknowledge that we must condemn all violence and all types of thuggery. However, this unfortunate event began with the eviction. Nobody in this House can condone what happened last Sunday evening. However, because a criminal investigation is ongoing, I will say no...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Repossessions (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing us to raise this important issue. I will repeat what I have stated on numerous occasions in recent days. I grew up three miles down the road from the family in question. I went to school with them and know the case well. The two Deputies who have spoken are correct. There is extreme anger in the area. I use this opportunity to appeal for calm. ...

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I will move ahead because this matter has been subject to much debate, which is only right because it is serious.

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Are Senators happy with Seanad amendment No. 3?

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I understand we have a few contributors but I know they will all act in the spirit of Christmas and keep all of their comments pretty brief.

Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: From the Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Without doubt.

Post-European Council: Statements (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Does the Minister of State need some time to sum up?

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 171. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the specific projects planned for 2019 to increase the capacity of the River Shannon; the associated cost of the projects; the expected completion dates for the projects; the impact these projects will have on increasing capacity on the River Shannon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53784/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes Data (19 Dec 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent by the Office of Public Works and Westmeath County Council on flood defences for Athlone in 2017 and to date in 2018; the projects completed in that time; the flood defence projects planned for 2019; the moneys allocated; when construction will be commenced; when each project will be completed; when the overall scheme...