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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (12 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: In line with Standing Order 40, Deputy Durkan has been granted permission to ask Question No. 10 on behalf of Deputy Heydon. The Chair will allow that. With regard to Question No. 8, however, I had no request from Deputy Naughton or any officer of the House to allow Deputy Durkan to ask it. Therefore, I am not allowing him to do so but he may now proceed with Question No. 10, in the name...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Seirbhísí trí Ghaeilge (12 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We have done seven questions at six and a half minutes each, taking just over 45 minutes. We are 12 minutes behind schedule, because some Members refuse to accept the time constraints. Two Deputies will not have their pertinent and relevant questions answered because of that. I appeal to Deputies to follow procedure. They have 30 seconds to introduce their questions and the Minister has...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (12 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome Deputies to the House and wish them a good day on behalf of the people. I understand that Question No. 3, in the name of Deputy Calleary, will be taken last, which means that the priority questions of Deputies Barry and Maureen O'Sullivan will be taken third and fourth. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport Provision (12 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 87. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will consider introducing a minimum flat rate of payment for bus escorts for children with special needs in cases, for example, the case of a person (details supplied), that are short of a full hours work on a daily basis in order to make it economically viable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52281/19]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We agree with everything the Minister outlined for us. It is exactly what we have told him. My understanding is that Roscommon County Council is not holding this up but that it is a TII issue. If I am wrong, I will accept that. In cases like this, which we highlight on the basis of what we are seeing and what is being reported to us, we need no hold up to ensure such junctions are safe....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Road Projects Status (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am not going to repeat what Deputy Scanlon has said. One year ago, we met people who were extremely concerned from the perspective of safety. There have been accidents there since. The clear commitment was that the work would certainly be done by the end of 2019. Here we are with little or no movement at this stage. It is critical. I am sure the Minister knows the road himself. It is...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. The Taoiseach has been asked many questions about insurance and insurance reform. I acknowledge that the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy D'Arcy, has been in here trying to bring legislation forward but it seems to be very slow. I raise the matter today on the basis that we see now that local authorities have paid out over €43...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Constitutional Amendments (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I call Deputy Pringle, and then I will let the Minister back in.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Constitutional Amendments (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I call the Minister for his final comments.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Constitutional Amendments (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Can we hear the Minister without interruption, please?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Constitutional Amendments (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I allowed the Deputy to ask a supplementary question, although I did not have to do that. Please respect the Chair. That is all I ask. We will move on to the next question because we might make more progress. I call Deputy Boyd Barrett who has 30 seconds.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: You will have a further opportunity.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We are almost out of time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I want to let Deputy Boyd Barrett in to ask a supplementary question. You will have an opportunity to finish. Is that all right?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Boyd Barrett has one minute.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Minister, please.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is over time.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Homeless Persons Data (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I call Deputy Boyd Barrett for a final comment.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Constitutional Amendments (11 Dec 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I will call on Deputy Ó Broin in the second round of questions.