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Written Answers — Department of Defence: Legislative Programme (9 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 255. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the Bills he will reinitiate relevant to his Department from the previous Dáil Éireann; the Bills he will introduce in the coming sessions; when he will introduce each Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15195/16]

Adjournment Debate: Hospital Waiting Lists (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: It is a pity the Minister for Health is not here. We heard today that more than 500,000 people are on hospital waiting lists. That is a really shocking figure. Sometimes figures like that are so big that they almost may not be real for people. To help make it real for the Minister of State I will read a letter sent today to my colleague, Deputy Coppinger.On Thursday the 2nd of June 2016...

Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputy Bríd Smith. I will speak until 7 p.m. and then Deputy Bríd Smith will take the remainder tomorrow if that is okay.

Single Resolution Board (Loan Facility Agreement) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: Let us start with the very grand declaration on banking union by European Single Market Commissioner, Michel Barnier. He said it was "a momentous day for banking union" and "a memorable day for Europe's financial sector". I would say that was the case. He also said he was "introducing revolutionary changes to Europe's financial sector ... so that taxpayers no longer foot the bill when...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: IBRC Liquidation (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 140. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure persons receive their agreed entitlements in respect of the non-payment of agreed redundancy pay to former IBRC staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14529/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Relief Costs (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 143. To ask the Minister for Finance to consider allowing tax relief for dental procedures and if he has estimated the cost to the Exchequer should this be done; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14664/16]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing Regulation (8 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 548. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department shares or has access to data held by the Irish Coursing Club regarding the ownership and change of ownership of greyhounds; if this is the case, to supply the number of greyhounds which have changed ownership to a person residing outside the State and a breakdown by country for each of the past five years, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 56. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the cutting of facilities in Cheeverstown Hospital for severely disabled children; if he will restore funding to allow for a full restoration of these services and to meet the needs of the local population; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13689/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Human Rights Cases (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 84. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the conclusions of the recent United Nations universal periodic review of human rights which criticised Ireland’s abortion laws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13688/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Insurance Costs (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 134. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the increase in motor insurance costs; his plans to assist in reducing these costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14073/16]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (2 Jun 2016)

Paul Murphy: 204. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the length of time an applicant must wait for payment under the carer's allowance scheme; the reason for this length of time and the measures he will take to shorten it, given the hardship it causes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14066/16]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has consulted with other Government Departments on the difficulties that have become apparent in recruiting and retaining certain types of public servants, arising from the two-tier pay system and other pay reductions applied during the course of the crisis and the resultant impact it is having on sectors including health and...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Pay (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to subject the question of the restoration of pay and pay equality for public servants to a commission for study; to bring forward restoration in order to help deal with recruitment and retention difficulties in certain public servant categories; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12997/16]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 286. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline his plans to increase the number of public preschools that can adequately cater for children with autism spectrum disorder. [12625/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 650. To ask the Minister for Health the number of staff vacancies in all autism spectrum disorder services in Dublin 24; his plans to fill them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12620/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 652. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the number of autism spectrum disorder therapists in Dublin 24 being adequate for the needs in the area; his plans to increase the number of autism spectrum disorder therapists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12622/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 654. To ask the Minister for Health to consider implementing an easily accessible information resource or one-stop-shop where persons can access information on autism spectrum disorder services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12624/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 651. To ask the Minister for Health to report on the staff turnover at Chamber House over the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12621/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (31 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 653. To ask the Minister for Health to report on the success of implementing an early intervention policy for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12623/16]

Other Questions: Human Rights Issues (26 May 2016)

Paul Murphy: 6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will recognise a person (details supplied) as a human rights defender and the measures he will take to ensure the person's safety and ability in going about lawful activities. [11948/16]