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Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I sincerely thank Deputy Michael Collins and his colleagues for providing me with two minutes to speak in this very topical debate to which everyone wants to contribute. I compliment Deputy Mattie McGrath and his colleagues on raising this very important issue. Time is limited and I will adhere to the rules. I echo much of what my constituency colleague, Deputy Fitzmaurice, said. I am...

Roads Funding: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: -----are being totally laughed at in this situation. They put in the plan and told the Minister what was needed but we are left with a deficit of €5 million. I urge the Minister to revisit the situation. I accept I am being parochial. The Minister should also consider bringing back local improvement schemes. Local improvement schemes and the CLÁR programmes brought in by a...

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Deputies for their co-operation. I had to cut them off to some extent but I am sure they understand that I have to try to move things along.

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I point out to Deputies Burton and Gino Kenny that as they are dividing their time I will be strict in allocating two minutes each initially. They will have a second opportunity of one minute each.

Topical Issue Debate: Architectural Heritage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: The time for the Topical Issue debate is up, but I will allow the two Deputies and the Minister of State a short response.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Doherty must conclude.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: No, I am sorry but the Deputy has exceeded his time. He must abide by the Chair.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I know it is frustrating for Members when I call on them to conclude when they raise very important issues but I am trying to keep within the time limits. I apologise to Members in that regard as I know they are trying to represent their constituents on a very serious issue. Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Topical Issue Debate: Rent Controls (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for cutting in, but we only have 48 minutes for the Topical Issue debate. I thank the Minister and the Deputy for their co-operation.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I cannot. I am here to Chair the meeting, but I take the Deputy's point on board and will pass it on to the Ceann Comhairle and the Minister. Perhaps the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, will tell us whether the Minister has another engagement.

Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Feb 2017)

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

Questions on Promised Legislation (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I seek an update on the inland fisheries modernisation and consolidation Bill, which was promised in the list of proposed legislation. It is a very important Bill for many parts of rural Ireland and I am very anxious to see what measures the Bill contains. Could the Taoiseach give me any indication today as to when we might see the Bill come to the floor of the House?

Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce restrictions on the power of the Electricity Supply Board to carry out works concerning the levels on the Shannon Lakes (Lough Derg, Lough Ree and Lough Allen), to amend the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 1934 and to provide for related matters. The Bill is part of a broad suite of measures to address the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 142. To ask the Minister for Health if there will be any increase in the number of home help hours provided in 2017 in County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4693/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of tourism and hospitality skills training positions allocated to the Roscommon-Galway constituency in 2015 and 2016 in view of the fact that the sector is facing a crisis shortage of skilled staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4729/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 181. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount of funding that was allocated to the Roscommon-Galway constituency for tourism and hospitality skills training in 2015 and 2016 by his Department and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4730/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 182. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the agency or government body which has oversight and responsibility for hospitality and tourism skills development policy here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4731/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 265. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite an application by a person (details supplied) for a medical card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4782/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Feb 2017)

Eugene Murphy: 276. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will have a cataract operation carried out; the reason for the significant delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4809/17]

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (31 Jan 2017)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the Minister of State's response. I know her heart is in the right place and that she takes her brief seriously. Two parliamentary questions were tabled on one of the cases to which I referred and I will outline it. I was told that the case was referred to the primary care child and family service in May 2016. I was informed the psychologist for the area is on long-term...