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Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: People were outside his constituency office in Castlebar. We are told by An Post that 265 post offices are closing. Once and for all will the Taoiseach stand up and give a firm commitment in the House today that this Government is totally committed to the post office service? He must remember that it is not just a rural problem; it is an urban problem as well.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (12 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 225. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider Roscommon town as a potential location for a new passport office to serve the west and midlands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18608/17]

Reform of An Garda Síochána: Motion [Private Members] (11 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Deputies John Curran, John McGuinness and James Lawless are sharing time equally.

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (11 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise, but I ask the Deputy to conclude as we must adjourn the debate. The Deputy will have the balance of his time when we return to the debate tomorrow. Sin deireadh le ráitis maidir le Brexit don tráthnóna seo. B'fhéidir go mbeimid ar ais leis an díospóireacht seo amárach.

Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister. He made a similar proposal previously.

Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Act 1991 to ensure that the county status of a community shall not be altered without the explicit consent of the majority of its electorate. Local democracy is at the heart of this Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2017. I am seeking cross-party support for what I believe is important legislation....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 225. To ask the Minister for Health the detail of the incident which led to the death of a person (details supplied) in the psychiatric unit of Roscommon University Hospital in June 2013. [17174/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services Provision (6 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 227. To ask the Minister for Health if there are dental services available in the south Roscommon area; if not, the reason there are no services available; and the expected timeframe as to when there will be a dentist appointed to the post. [17179/17]

Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I am somewhat alarmed by the Government's lack of imagination and half-hearted approach to Brexit, one of the biggest challenges this state has ever faced. Numerous reports have indicated that a hard Brexit will have profound negative implications for Ireland and that the knock-on effects will be most keenly felt in rural Ireland, in particular. Farmers, agri-businesses and suppliers...

Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I sincerely thank my namesake, Deputy Catherine Murphy, for allowing me to use the remainder of her time. I chaired the first part of this debate, which has been fantastic. I commend Deputy Catherine Martin on introducing the motion. Her address was delivered with great passion and emotion and was special. Every Deputy spoke with passion and there is a real desire among us to help parents...

Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputy for that powerful and emotional opening contribution to the debate. Before moving on to the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, I wish to extend a welcome to the parents of premature babies, and the babies themselves who have now grown older, in the Visitors Gallery.

Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The next time slot is for Fianna Fáil which has six speakers. I understand Deputy O'Loughlin will lead off with five minutes and the other five speakers will share ten minutes.

Defence Forces: Motion (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I take great pride in the Army. Army personnel are wonderful people who, in the view of most in the country, do a very good job. Fianna Fáil has always given priority to the Defence Forces. As pointed out, there has been an alarming fall in the number of Defence Forces personnel which now stands at slightly over 9,000. It is a pity that this and the previous Government failed to give...

Ceisteanna - Questions: EU Meetings (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: He is not going anywhere.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Mortgage Resolution Processes (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 199. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16393/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 363. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the amount of money paid out under the humanitarian assistance scheme per annum from 2010 to 2016 and to date in 2017 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16530/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 364. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times for payment under the humanitarian assistance scheme in 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16531/17]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 411. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of proposals for a voluntary home relocation scheme for domestic dwellings affected by flooding and unable to receive insurance cover or adequate remedial works; the number of homes due to be covered by the scheme; the amount due to be allocated; the timeframe of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (4 Apr 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 412. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for a voluntary farm building relocation scheme due to flooding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16523/17]