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Wed, 15 May 2024
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Middle East
Paul Murphy
3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the reported torture and death of a Palestinian doctor (details supplied) in an Israeli prison, given that with their death, Gaza’s Ministry of Health reports the total number of medical personnel who have been killed since Israel’s war on Gaza broke out in October 2023 has reached 496; and if the Government will publicly condemn these actions and impose sanctions on Israel. [21962/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Paul Murphy
11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if he will take legislative action to close the policy gap by prohibiting SRM geoengineering, providing penalties and enforcement for violations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21916/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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School Admissions
Paul Murphy
31. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure the provision of local school placements for students (details supplied); if she can help to get them placements so they can be reunited with their families or ensure they are guaranteed admission for the next school term in any school that is within reasonable distance from where the family resides. [21933/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Departmental Expenditure
Paul Murphy
50. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the amount being paid to a company (details supplied) to remove the tents of asylum seekers; with a breakdown of the amount received per removal and the details of any other company being paid by his Department for this purpose; in tabular form. [21979/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Wildlife Protection
Paul Murphy
53. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the outcome of a NPWS investigation into the legality or otherwise of squirrel traps that were used at the Botanic Gardens in Dublin earlier this year. [21976/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Wildlife Conservation
Paul Murphy
54. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will urgently add the old Irish goat to the list of animals protected under the Wildlife Act 1976, given it is now critically endangered and is being ruthlessly targeted by trophy hunters. [21977/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Hare Coursing
Paul Murphy
55. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the cause of injury to a hare that was euthanised by a vet on day two of the Johnstown and Urlingford coursing meeting in December 2023; and if, in light of the stress, injury and death caused to hares in coursing, he will introduce a ban on the activity. [21978/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Assisted Animal Reproduction
Paul Murphy
85. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will introduce a ban on the surgical artificial insemination of all dog breeds, including greyhounds, in light of the Veterinary Council of Ireland's updated code of professional conduct (details supplied). [21973/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Horse Racing Industry
Paul Murphy
86. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 510 of 5 March 2024, if he will provide a breakdown, by name of hunt and amount, in relation to the 2023 Horse Racing Ireland grants to hunts. [21974/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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International Protection
Paul Murphy
93. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will ensure the provision of local accommodation for a person (details supplied). [21922/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Health Services
Paul Murphy
126. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware of the positive reports in relation to the pathfinder service (details supplied); if there are plans to make this service available nationwide; and, if so, when. [21955/24]
Wed, 15 May 2024
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Medicinal Products
Paul Murphy
127. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that PCSK9 inhibiting medication is being denied to those who need it; if he will update the criteria to ensure those who have an intolerance to oral statins can avail of this medication, as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21965/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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European Council
Paul Murphy
3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his attendance at the recent special meeting of the European Council. [20462/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his recent meetings with the Spanish Prime Minister. [21328/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
15. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent meeting with the President of the European Commission. [21330/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Industrial Relations
Paul Murphy
272. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to report on the development of an action plan for increasing the collective bargaining coverage rate. [21629/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Trade Unions
Paul Murphy
273. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment whether he agrees with the asks of a campaign (details supplied). [21630/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Schools Building Projects
Paul Murphy
326. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education to provide an update on an emergency works application (details supplied). [21648/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Commemorative Events
Paul Murphy
345. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media [21203/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Commemorative Events
Paul Murphy
346. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media [21204/24]