Results 581-600 of 654 for speaker:Michael Murphy

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (22 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a list of all active passenger railway stations nationwide, indicating which of these stations have elevator lifts for passenger movement between platforms, including the number of lifts currently in working order and not in working order, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26375/25]

Committee on Transport: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: No apologies have been received. There are a few housekeeping matters to go through as follows. In accordance with Standing Orders, I wish to make the following declaration. I do solemnly declare that I will duly and faithfully and to the best of my knowledge and ability, execute the office of Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Transport without fear or favour, apply the rules as...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (21 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I congratulate you, Cathaoirleach. I am delighted and really looking forward to playing a productive and constructive role in this very important committee at a very exciting time as we prepare for the European Presidency this time next year. It is really important we realise maximum impact from the Presidency. We have a really important role to play in communicating the positive message...

Assessment of Need: Statements (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I acknowledge the extraordinary Cara Darmody. She is such an amazing campaigner and advocate for her brothers, Neil and John, but also in particular for all young children awaiting an assessment of need across the country. I also mention Cara's dad Mark and her mum Noelle. They are both amazing parents and carers to Neil and John. Living so close to Cara and the Darmody family, I have...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: I am deeply proud of my home town of Clonmel. It has a great history, a great location, strong levels of employment and extraordinary community spirit. However, our town centre - the historic core of Clonmel - continues to suffer from high vacancy rates and, more worryingly, increased dereliction. We have a shovel-ready plan to transform the prime retail area and reimagine the public...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Traffic Accidents (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 308. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the number of fatal and serious road traffic collisions in 2024 involving learner drivers; the number of fatalities and serious injuries suffered in each of those collisions and the number involving an unaccompanied learner. [25718/25]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (20 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 743. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on the challenge of attracting young people and new entrants into a career in farming; and the supports to be put in place for the older generation, who have given a lifetime to the sector and possess significant expertise and knowledge, while viable pathways are created for young people to enter the sector (details...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (15 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: Since I first entered this Chamber, the extension of Scoil Aonghusa Special School, Cashel, has been a key priority for me. The current situation has enormous implications for the 150 students with complex special needs who attend this centre of educational excellence. Approval by the Minister of a 14-classroom modular extension and ancillary facilities, announced in this Chamber on 27...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (15 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 252. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration will be given to eliminating ceilings for the first homes scheme on a county basis, and introducing one tier for Dublin and Cork and a second tier for all other counties (details supplied). [25075/25]

Driving Test Wait Times: Statements (14 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: Recently published data reflecting a consistent increase in waiting times for driving tests is deeply concerning. I welcome the Minister of State's opening statement and thank him. This has been a focus for him since his appointment and, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on transport, I look forward to working with him. The RSA's target of a ten-week average waiting time is not being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (13 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 178. To ask the Minister for Health for an update on the vacancy for primary care south Tipperary ophthalmologist following the planned retirement of the ophthalmologist in October 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23186/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Dental Services (13 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 1006. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1568 of 19 March 2025, if she will review this case again where a child (details supplied) has been on a waiting list for orthodontic care since 2019 and has been advised that will likely to be 2027 before this child can get an appointment.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23224/25]

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Business Supports (1 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 71. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, amid growing concerns from retailers around increased criminal activity on their premises as well as rising costs, he will outline the steps being taken by his Department to support these businesses which are the backbone of the economy and communities. [19847/25]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (1 May 2025)

Michael Murphy: 106. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if he will explore the possibility of reducing the minimum hours of the wage subsidy scheme from 15 hours to ten hours (details supplied). [19846/25]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: Serious questions surround an IPAS contract recently signed with Dundrum House Hotel, putting 277 IPAS applicants into a village with a population of only 200. There are four real concerns. First, there are ownership disputes currently before the High Court. Second, the contract was signed with a company that was only incorporated in January this year and has no Irish shareholders or...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: Yes, and to the PAC.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 102. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the reason her Department proceeded to issue a contract and relocate IPAS residents into an IPAS centre (details supplied). [20810/25]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: International Protection (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 130. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth regarding a recently signed IPAS centre contract (details supplied), if she will clarify the due diligence performed regarding the ownership of the centre. [20809/25]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Schemes (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 590. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider extending the scheme that is in place for women impacted by the CervicalCheck scandal to those affected by narcolepsy settlements which exempts those affected from paying income tax, capital gains tax, or capital acquisition tax on the payments or gains from investments arising from those sums of money made to them; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (29 Apr 2025)

Michael Murphy: 758. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills for an update on the new special school proposed for Nenagh announced in December 2024; in particular, the location of same, the progress on staffing and the approval by the appropriate regularity authorities; when registration will commence for students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18632/25]