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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (7 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 133. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of days per week a community welfare officer is available in Ballinasloe; the number of days per week a social welfare inspector is available in Ballinasloe; if both posts now being shared between Ballinasloe and Loughrea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38900/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance (7 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 134. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status on the commitment which was made to amend the insurance records of all contract meter readers employed in the ESB in the period 1 July 1994 to 31 August 2009 by changing the PRSI class S contributions to class A subject to earnings requirements; the reason this matter has not been fully resolved; and if he will make a statement on the...

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy has started canvassing already.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Ó Cuív is destined to become a Minister again.

Topical Issues Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an Aire Stáit for what was quite a detailed response. I know she speaks from the heart when she speaks on the issue. She is correct in terms of what she noted in the last 30 seconds of her time on the taking away of hours from people. I spoke of neighbours down the road whose families I know so well and whose hours are being taken away. The...

Topical Issues Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee, for coming to the House to answer my issue. In an ideal world most of us would like to think that when the time comes, we would have the means to care for ageing family members who, if given the choice, would prefer to remain in their own home rather than be placed in a hospital or nursing home. There is a crisis in the provision of...

Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will be very brief.

Order of Business (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: A number of weeks ago the Taoiseach and I had a conversation about the situation in An Post. On that occasion he told me the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, his constituency colleague and friend, would make a statement to the House, which he did. During our conversation, and during the presentation of the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, to the Dáil, there was no mention of increasing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (6 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 358. To ask the Minister for Health the status of extra home help hours in respect of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38679/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Dec 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 67. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the 350% increase in inpatient and day case waiting lists in Roscommon hospital since April 2014, significantly ahead of the national average increase of 57% [38025/16]

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Can I come in?

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will be very brief.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: If I had my way-----

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief and I appreciate everyone's co-operation. I have a background in horticulture. If I had my way, many of those conifer trees would not be grown.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Many of these are pollutants. Anyone who looks at what comes down major drains from forests can see the goo and the green algae. It is shocking. My part of the country includes Roscommon and Galway. Deputy Kenny has spoken about something similar in Leitrim. We are being encouraged left, right and centre to promote forestry.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: It will devastate our communities. I am a realist. I know some of the land is only fit for forestry. However, people involved in forestry are buying up good land. Our area is going to become no-go land.

Other Questions: Forestry Sector (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: What is the response of the Minister of State to the case I am making in terms of controlling this type of forestry, especially in the west and north west of the country?

Courts Bill 2016: Instruction to Committee (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy should take his time.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: He might come back.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (30 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 148. To ask the Minister for Health when a newly purchased dental x-ray machine for Merlin Park Hospital will be fully operational; if there is an issue with the staffing of two orthodontist posts; and the reason there are ongoing delays in orthodontic treatments at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway. [37913/16]