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National Educational Psychological Service: Motion [Private Members] (8 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: We are all aware that there are major problems with the current allocation model for resource teaching hours. Many parents and teachers throughout my constituency of Roscommon-Galway have raised the issue with me. Yesterday I was contacted by a young teacher from Roscommon town who pointed to the considerable uncertainty about the new arrangements for the new NCSE model for meeting special...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (8 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 50. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide a progress report on the proposed ten bed rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital. [12128/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (8 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 223. To ask the Minister for Health if plans for the provision of a school age team for children with disabilities in Roscommon town have now been stalled due to budgetary issues in securing a lease on a premises in the county town despite the fact that negotiations were at an advanced stage and proposed plans for a 11,000 sq ft facility had been drawn up; and if he will make a statement on...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: There is some positive news and some not so good news. I welcome the fact that some safety works are to be carried out east of Tulsk and Frenchpark. I have no doubt that this work needs to be done. The Minister seems to be well apprised on the route. I welcome that. He and his officials have done their work on it. I must state again, however, that the problem starts in Termonbarry...

Topical Issue Debate: Road Network (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, Teachta Ross. Is é seo Seachtain na Gaeilge, so úsáidfidh mé cúpla focal Gaeilge. I am glad the Minister is in the Chamber as I highlight the urgent need to upgrade the N5 national primary route from Dublin to Westport, particularly between the villages of Termonbarry and Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon. Along this stretch,...

Other Questions: CLÁR Programme (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: It was a long time to open it.

Order of Business (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy is scoring points now.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 644. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a situation whereby a person (details supplied) was subject to a set of circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11794/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Discharges (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 645. To ask the Minister for Health the measures he is taking to ensure that beds are not being taken up at weekends by persons who are physically fit to go home on a Friday but due to the lack of consultants on site over the weekend to sign them fit to leave are being kept in hospital beds until Monday morning; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11831/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 646. To ask the Minister for Health his Department's position on vaping; if there are any measures to introduce regulation of vaping in public places; if so, the details of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11832/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 647. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there has been such a significant delay in the publication of the external review into mental health services in County Roscommon, in view of the fact that the report was commissioned over two years ago and the services are in crisis mode without a clear service plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11833/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 648. To ask the Minister for Health if he will source some level of State funding towards the remuneration of a centre manager and full-time office administrator for a vital cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Galway, in view of the fact that over 140 persons a week use the centre and a range of vital therapies and support is provided on an entirely voluntary basis; and if he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 649. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a vital cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Galway did not receive funding under the National Lottery grant scheme despite the fact that a full-time service is run on an entirely voluntary basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11837/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Services Funding (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 650. To ask the Minister for Health the alternative avenues of funding applicable to a cancer support centre (details supplied) in County Galway, apart from the National Lottery grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11838/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 665. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide additional acute psychiatric beds in Roscommon County Hospital, in view of the fact it is operating at maximum capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11835/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (7 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 666. To ask the Minister for Health when full-time psychiatrist posts will be made available in County Roscommon, in view of the fact there are currently only locum psychiatrists providing a disjointed service which is impacting negatively on patients and staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11834/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Occupational Therapy (2 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: We hope the Minister has some good news.

Topical Issue Debate: Addiction Treatment Services (2 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Bang on time. I thank the Minister of State. There are two minutes to conclude for Deputy Rock.

Topical Issue Debate: Addiction Treatment Services (2 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy got a positive answer.

Topical Issue Debate: Addiction Treatment Services (2 Mar 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stát agus leis an Teachta. I can see they are two very happy Deputies.