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Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Staff (17 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputies and Ministers who contributed. We will suspend for a few moments to allow the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade time to arrive for the Second Stage debate on the European Communities (Brexit) Bill 2017.

Palestine: Statements (Resumed) (17 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: We have witnessed one of the most violent periods in the Middle East conflict. The violence has resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinians and left thousands of others injured. Frankly, it is appalling. The number of deaths shows that there is a need for an urgent international intervention. As other Deputies said, this week marks the 70th anniversary of the birth of the state of...

Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: On people with disabilities, the programme for Government states, "We will examine transport service provision for young people with disabilities to ensure that the service is fit for purpose, consistent with their needs." A report commissioned in 2002 stated that a key responsibility for Government was to ensure that people with disability can move around freely to the best of their...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Broadband Service Provision (17 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 219. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if the fibre optic broadband system at a location (details supplied) can be extended due to poor broadband connectivity in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21761/18]

Committee on Public Petitions: Personal Assistant Services for Individuals with a Disability: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I want to first apologise to the witnesses. It has been a very busy day. I had to go out to another engagement so I am sorry I was not here when the arrived. Along with other members, I want to offer a céad míle fáilte to all the witnesses, including those who are here taking care of them including Eileen, Garry and others. In terms of what I have heard since I arrived, I...

Committee on Public Petitions: Personal Assistant Services for Individuals with a Disability: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I presume there are many personal assistants involved in many of those organisations.

Committee on Public Petitions: Personal Assistant Services for Individuals with a Disability: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: It is only for my own information.

Committee on Public Petitions: Personal Assistant Services for Individuals with a Disability: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Dr. McCarthy. I wanted that just for my own information. It is not that I am trying to suggest anything on which to cut back. I know there will have to be many organisations up and down the country. In my locality in the west and the midlands, there are many different groups helping out with which I have been involved for years. I presume all of those come under these 100 plus...

Committee on Public Petitions: Personal Assistant Services for Individuals with a Disability: Discussion (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: That is true.

Questions on Promised Legislation (16 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Page 53 of the programme for Government deals with health, for which a significant budget of €15 billion is provided. As we all know, waiting lists are a huge challenge. The Minister for Health recently provided me with figures relating to the orthopaedic waiting list at University Hospital Galway. Over 6,000 people are now on the inpatient and outpatient waiting lists, which are...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 219. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when a location (details supplied) will be redeveloped; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21391/18]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works Projects (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 220. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the OPW to issue Dublin City Council with a formal letter regarding the new pedestrian way to a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21392/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 434. To ask the Minister for Health his long-term plans for the Rosalie Centre, Castlerea, County Roscommon; if the centre will remain open and be restored to its full capacity of 33 residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21362/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 435. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the 12 persons residing in the Rosalie Centre, Castlerea, County Roscommon; his views on information circulating that they may be moved to another centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21363/18]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Services (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 436. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) failed to attend a meeting with the Minister of State with special responsibility for mental health and older people to discuss the future of the Rosalie Centre, Castlerea, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21364/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (15 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: 537. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if an application for a carer's allowance by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20924/18]

Report on Mental Health Care: Motion (10 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Less than five minutes will certainly do me because in recent months I have taken the opportunity on numerous occasions to deal with the issue of mental health and, in particular, the situation in my county. The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, is here again this evening. She always seems to be here for these debates. I appreciate that because she takes a very genuine interest in...

Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy David Cullinane to speak, without interruption, please.

Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Yes, the Deputy should try to address the issue.

Future of the European Union: Statements (9 May 2018)

Eugene Murphy: Will the Deputies, please, address the Chair?