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Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy knows that I am one of the fairest people in the Chair.

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I have asked Deputy O'Dea not to interrupt him. I ask him to please address his remarks through the Chair and to continue with his contribution.

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy had his say. I call on the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy is a former Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: He knows he should at least have the courtesy to allow the Minister of State to respond.

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Kelly had his six minutes; the Minister of State is entitled to his six minutes.

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Time has-----

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I know. The time has concluded. I thank both Deputies for their contributions, even though the debate was a little difficult-----

Topical Issue Debate: Fáilte Ireland Staff (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: -----to control at times.

Other Questions: Research and Development Supports (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Do not go into the 45 actions.

Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I remind Members that a Deputy has four minutes for an initial statement and a Minister or Minister of State has four minutes to reply. A Deputy has two minutes for a supplementary question and a Minister or Minister of State has two minutes to reply. That is a total of 12 minutes and I will stick very rigidly to that in order to keep to schedule.

Questions on Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: In the programme for Government, there is good news on Garda recruitment. I acknowledge the Tánaiste's role in it and we all welcome it. It is very important. However, as reported in the motoring section of yesterday's Irish Independent, there is no longer a Garda traffic corps. In the past, 1,200 members of the Garda Síochána carried out the role. While those gardaí...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 124. To ask the Minister for Health if he will expedite orthodontic treatment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33101/16]

Calais Migrant Camp: Statements (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Is tamall beag é, ach mar sin féin, I will say my cúpla focal. I thank Deputy McGrath for sharing his time with me but I certainly do not agree with him. These people, these children, are in a desperate situation. I sum it up by looking at the two children in our family, one aged 18 and a half, the other 13 and a half, and every time I hear or watch what is going on in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 331. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the cancellation of orthodontic appointments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32747/16]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Energy Schemes (2 Nov 2016)

Eugene Murphy: 420. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland better energy warmer homes scheme and better energy homes funding is coming to an end; if such schemes will be closed off by the end of November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/16]

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I want to back up what has been said by most others, including Deputies Dooley, Scanlon, Moynihan, MacSharry. I am full of praise for Deputy McLoughlin, as I told him privately. This is a commendable Bill However, on the basis the Government was preparing an amendment, we must be on standby and watch what is going on. When we think about it, why put in an amendment? It was just to push...

Prohibition of the Exploration and Extraction of Onshore Petroleum Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Deputy McLoughlin for his contribution on what is a serious issue in our part of the country. I understand the Minister, Deputy Naughten, is sharing time with the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Debate: Higher Education Institutions (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy O'Keeffe is raising a very serious question. He is quite entitled to make his case but I do not want him to mention any names.

Topical Issue Debate: Higher Education Institutions (27 Oct 2016)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy will have a further two minutes. I know he is addressing a very serious issue. I will allow the Minister four minutes to reply and I will then give the Deputy another two minutes.