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- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: As the Minister of State knows, many roads have been cut off for a long period of time. Local businesses and schools were closed. If we consider parts of south Roscommon around Loch Fuinseann, which is still flooded long after the heavy rainfall is gone, would it not make sense to have a budget for roads in such areas?
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: I want to deal with drainage maintenance for a moment or two. I acknowledge that the Minister of State has taken a keen interest in examining with the OPW ways to possibly relieve some of the flooding issues, particularly along the River Shannon basin. However, the Minister of State states:In terms of drainage maintenance, the OPW continues to maintain all arterial drainage schemes...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State, his officials and I all know that an amount of silt and peat has built up in the River Shannon over the years. Bord na Móna has major works in the localities right along the River Shannon in Roscommon, Longford, and Offaly. Has the Minister of State had any discussions with Bord na Móna about a possible dredging scheme to remove some of that silt from the...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for that. Previously, as the Minister of State, I and others know, the OPW has referred to the legal and contractual difficulties it may run into in delivering flood relief schemes. I am sure the Minister of State will agree this is a very relevant issue. Are we still dealing with legal and contractual problems with any of the works we are trying to carry out?
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: I am coming to a conclusion and will finish with two very short questions. Is there a possibility of a drainage scheme for land owners? As the Minister of State knows, many landowners cannot afford to carry out necessary drainage works. I have no doubt this is an issue in flooding. Is there any intention of bringing into being a scheme that could alleviate some flooding difficulties that...
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: Deputy Sherlock has dealt with the issue of Cork. I have had some representation on that issue as well but I will not hold the Minister of State up by asking about it.
- Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2017
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (15 Feb 2017) Eugene Murphy: Absolutely. I thank the Chairman for that vote of confidence from a Kilkenny man. I welcome that the voluntary home relocation scheme will come on stream in a couple of weeks. The Minister of State has said there is money ring fenced for that this year. Do we have an actual budget? What is the size of the budget for that?
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: The programme for Government placed quite an emphasis on treating all our children equally and looking after them, but there are 132 children in County Roscommon waiting to see a child psychologist. This is an increase of 127% since 2015. In response to a parliamentary question, the Minister for Health has opened a panel. Will the Taoiseach and the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs,...
- Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: All because of sickness.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy Coppinger should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy Coppinger should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: I ask Deputy Ryan to stop interrupting.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: It is not the first time Deputy Ryan has interrupted. His time slot is coming up and he should allow others to speak and then he can contribute when it is his turn. Deputy Coppinger should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Members should address the Chair.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy Coppinger should be allowed to speak without interruption.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy O'Brien should allow Deputy Coppinger to speak without interruption.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: The next slot is being shared by Deputy Mick Wallace and Deputy Catherine Connolly. They have 15 minutes. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy Wallace should stick to the debate on America.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: I must insist. We are having statements on America. There will be other opportunities for the Deputy to deal with that issue.
- US Executive Order on Immigration: Statements (15 Feb 2017)
Eugene Murphy: Deputy Coppinger without interruption, please.