Results 101-120 of 654 for speaker:Michael Murphy

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (8 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Ms Tütt. I wish to ask about her opening comments on the cohesion policy and, for want of a better word, the threat to it in the context of the MFF proposals. Her visit to Ireland is very timely. We take on the Presidency in 2026. Ireland wants to maximise this opportunity in terms of its reputation and influence within the European Union. With the Presidency in mind, what...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with Representatives of the European Committee of the Regions (8 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: Today's meeting strengthens the case for a network of EU affairs officers across our local authorities. They should not just be seen as individuals who assist local authorities navigate the myriad of funding opportunities. They can also play a key role in information provision, education and communicating the positive work of, for example, the European Committee of the Regions. There is...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Regional Airports (8 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: 182. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has considered allocating a percentage of the annual dividend paid by the DAA to the Exchequer directly to supporting infrastructure improvements at regional airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53708/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: 308. To ask the Minister for Health if she will provide an update on the recruitment process to fill the post vacated by a doctor (details supplied); the current interim arrangements in place to ensure continuity of paediatric ophthalmology services for families in south Tipperary; whether patient files have been transferred to Waterford as suggested by the HSE; and the steps being taken to...

Financial Resolutions 2025 - Budget Statement 2026 (7 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: How much are student fees in Northern Ireland?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (7 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: 582. To ask the Minister for Health if she will examine the case of a child (details supplied), with spina bifida and autism, whose occupational therapist recommended and fitted her for a specialised car seat to ensure her safety during travel, but whose application for HSE funding for this equipment has been refused; if she will outline the policy and criteria used by the HSE in respect of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Coroners Service (2 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: 93. To ask the Minister for Health if she is aware of the decision by the HSE and University Hospital Waterford to discontinue the provision of coronial post-mortems at University Hospital Waterford with effect from 1 January 2026; the alternative arrangements, if any, planned for the south-east region (details supplied); if she will make urgent representations, in consultation with the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: 265. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans regarding life assurance exit tax (LAET), including consideration of reducing the current 41% rate, abolishing the 1% Government levy, and reviewing the eighth-year deemed disposal rule; and if he will confirm whether reform of LAET will be progressed separately to wider work on exit tax and ETFs as part of the funds review implementation plan....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss urban public and sustainable transport. I will call on the witnesses to make their opening statements in the following order: the National Transport Authority; Bus Éireann; Go-Ahead Ireland; and, last but not least, Dublin Bus. On behalf of the committee, I am pleased to welcome from the National Transport Authority, Mr. Hugh Creegan and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Mr. Kent. I remind the final two witnesses that they have five minutes for their opening statements. I am delighted to invite Ms McKay to make her opening statement on behalf of Go-Ahead Ireland. Ms McKay is the managing director and is accompanied by Ms Swords, who is head of operations.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Ms McKay for that. Finally, on behalf of Dublin Bus, I invite Mr. Hann to make his opening statement. A reminder that Mr. Hann is the chief executive officer and is accompanied by Mr. Phil Donohue, who is the director of HR and development, and Mr. Ciarán Rogan, who is the chief commercial officer.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Mr. Hann and all our witnesses for their opening statements and for attending here today. As usual, we have a speaking rota. I want to make members aware I have received a communication from both Senators Mark Duffy and Imelda Goldsboro. Senator Duffy is allocating his time to Deputy Grace Boland and Senator Goldsboro is allocating her time to the committee vice-chair, Deputy Shane...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: Will the Deputy indicate who he wants to answer the question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I will let the Senator come back in later. We will have a second round. I remind members that today we are focusing on urban services. We will have a separate module on 15 October about the rural service. Some of these witnesses will be before the committee again, along with other key stakeholders. I remind members of that. I will not prevent a member from asking a question relating to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: I received an email from Deputy O'Hara who wants to allocate his time to the Deputy. It will be Deputy Daly next, followed by Deputies Moynihan and Collins. If Deputy Healy-Rae comes back, I will allow him in. It is back to Deputy Boland and Deputy Moynihan. Deputy Cathal Crowe has just emailed me about allocating his time. I will keep track of it all, but for the members who have been...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Urban Public and Sustainable Transport: Discussion (1 Oct 2025)

Michael Murphy: Thank you, Deputy.