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Wed, 22 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
3. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on social affairs and public services will meet next. [21754/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Climate Change Policy
Paul Murphy
12. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the final Climate Action Plan 2023 progress report, published by his Department in March 2024. [22693/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Foreign Conflicts
Paul Murphy
16. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on any recent discussions he has had with other world leaders in connection with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [22694/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on migration, integration and Ukraine will meet next. [21329/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Policies
Paul Murphy
13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the well-being framework launched by his Department. [21752/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
18. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee that deals with transport will next meet. [21753/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Humanitarian Aid
Paul Murphy
128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the catastrophic flooding, due to never-seen-before levels of rain, that has been devastating the south Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul (details supplied); and the actions the Government is taking to provide support to those affected by this crisis. [22644/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Consular Services
Paul Murphy
131. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if urgent assistance will be provided to a person (details supplied); if he will ensure their safe return to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22660/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Funding
Paul Murphy
301. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that some schools are receiving insufficient funding from her Department and the adverse effects this is having on staff, management, parents and, most worrying of all, the pupils; if she agrees there is a need for increased investment in schools and pupils; and if she will ensure the additional funding needed for a school (details supplied) is urgently provided. [22608/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Admissions
Paul Murphy
305. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will intervene and request that a pupil (details supplied) is accepted for enrolment in September 2024. [22661/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Paul Murphy
437. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question number 219 of 30 April 2024, the number of disqualified drivers who were prosecuted for failing to surrender their licence as set out in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006; the number who were convicted of this offence in court in 2022 and 2023; the fines imposed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22627/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Legislative Measures
Paul Murphy
443. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she will provide an update in relation to legislation due in relation to the theft of a companion pet; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22659/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Paul Murphy
484. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the breakdown of the 1 January to 31 December 2023 attendance figures for Clonmel, Dundalk, Enniscorthy, Kilkenny, Lifford and Thurles dog tracks into the categories of type of entry (details supplied). [22650/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Mental Health Services
Paul Murphy
592. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure the healthcare needed is provided to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22598/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Healthcare Policy
Paul Murphy
603. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his Department is actively monitoring the H5N1 outbreaks in farm animals in the United States; if the HSPC is actively monitoring for H5N1 in Ireland; if his Department is collaborating with relevant international organisations to assess potential risks and impact to public health in Ireland; if he will outline the efforts being undertaken by his Department to address the possibility of an H5N1 pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22655/24]
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]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Commemorative Events
Paul Murphy
347. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media whether she agrees that the islands should not be excluded from the hosting of the annual national famine commemoration day? [21205/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Commemorative Events
Paul Murphy
348. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media when the 2008 national famine commemoration day plaque will be installed at the famine sculpture on Custom House Quay. [21206/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Visa Applications
Paul Murphy
424. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if she is aware of a case of a person (details supplied); if she will expedite the visa application so the person can join their family in Ireland and escape the dangers being faced in Gaza. [21963/24]
Tue, 14 May 2024
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Voluntary Sector
Paul Murphy
525. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth further to Parliamentary Question No. 576 of 16 April 2024, where he stated that "the implementation of safeguarding measures for other similar organisations are a matter for these organisations themselves", the reason that a special case is being made for an organisation (details supplied); and if he is aware of the reason the organisation is not in a position to fund this post directly. [21643/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Paul Murphy
146. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 219 of 30 April 2024, the number of disqualified drivers who were prosecuted for failing to surrender their licence, as set out in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 2006; the number that were convicted of this offence in court in 2022 and 2023; the fines imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21021/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Paul Murphy
209. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when he intends to conduct the review of the defective concrete block scheme. [21041/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Schemes
Paul Murphy
210. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he intends to increase the overall grant scheme cap under the defective concrete block scheme by 10%, as is permitted by Section 11 of the relevant Act. [21042/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Departmental Funding
Paul Murphy
247. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money farming organisations receive in core funding from his Department; and the basis on which funding is allocated. [21023/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Agriculture Industry
Paul Murphy
248. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money generated from the EIF levy; and the basis on which funding is allocated. [21024/24]
Thu, 9 May 2024
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Hospital Waiting Lists
Paul Murphy
302. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide a breakdown of the average waiting time on waiting lists for operations at CHI for those with spina bifida without scoliosis and those with scoliosis [21058/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
10. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on the new committee in his Department to deal with special education. [17965/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Departmental Programmes
Paul Murphy
25. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to provide an update on the work of the child poverty and well-being programme office. [20460/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
35. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent conversation with the British Prime Minister. [20461/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Foreign Policy
Paul Murphy
70. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if the Government will recognise the Armenian Genocide 1915-1917; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20482/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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Bus Services
Paul Murphy
128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport in relation to reports received highlighting issues with the 56a bus route (details supplied); if he is aware that this bus is frequently late or fails to turn up at all; if the NTA foresees these issues and if they will put a plan in place to prevent delays or no shows; and what actions are the NTA taking to resolve these issues. [20479/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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School Accommodation
Paul Murphy
206. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 304 of 23 April 2024, if she will provide a of timeframe on this project as the application was submitted in July 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20500/24]
Wed, 8 May 2024
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International Protection
Paul Murphy
455. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to correspondence received by his office (details supplied), if he agrees that arrangements must be put in place to help these vulnerable people; if he will ensure that measures are put in place to house asylum-seekers from Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) in appropriate accommodation; and if a person can be accommodated in Blackrock House. [20488/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Departmental Reviews
Paul Murphy
39. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the recommendations he will make to the Cabinet Committee on Health in respect of the legislative changes needed to implement the abortion review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19877/24]
Thu, 2 May 2024
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Departmental Reviews
Paul Murphy
59. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when the abortion review recommendations on legislative reforms will be implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19876/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on the former Taoiseach's visit to Washington on St. Patrick’s Day. [17964/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Cabinet Committees
Paul Murphy
6. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on housing will next meet. [10629/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Protected Disclosures
Paul Murphy
128. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will address a matter in relation to the Protected Disclosures Amendment Act 2022 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19580/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Paul Murphy
143. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will agree to implement a pay increase for bus escorts for special schools (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19601/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence
Paul Murphy
192. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if a new agency (details supplied) will also deal with the issue of sexual abuse of young males and how that affects them, and by implication their partners, in later life, and the need for support for such survivors and their partners; if the agencies board members will undergo specific training about sexual abuse of young males.. [19591/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Paul Murphy
201. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the current number of roads policing vehicles; and the number equipped with technology in ANPR and interconnection with Garda mobility. [19766/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Paul Murphy
205. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of greyhounds in the racing dog pool as recorded on the race management system for each month in 2022 and 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19598/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Equality Issues
Paul Murphy
223. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if denying healthcare to a specific group as suggested in a recent article (details supplied) would be in line with anti-discrimination rights such as represented in the Equal Status Act 2000-2018 (details supplied). [19594/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Gender Recognition
Paul Murphy
250. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to commit to ensuring that all international evidence and guidelines are reviewed in the development of evidence-based guidelines and a model of care for transgender services for young people and adults in Ireland, and that this will also include published criticisms of the Cass review. [19592/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Gender Recognition
Paul Murphy
251. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if a person (details supplied) is co-developing a new model of care for transgender healthcare, as per a recent article. [19593/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Gender Recognition
Paul Murphy
252. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the National Gender Service believes emergence of gender issues “very suddenly and dramatically”, as mentioned in a recent radio interview by its staff (details supplied), is due to rapid onset gender dysphoria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19595/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Gender Recognition
Paul Murphy
253. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide the evidence backing a statement by National Gender Service staff in a recent radio interview (details supplied) that neurodivergent people’s neurobiological development is delayed by a decade. [19596/24]
Wed, 1 May 2024
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Gender Recognition
Paul Murphy
254. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1290 of 9 April 2024, that given the response stated there is no clear evidence, if he will commit to a correction being issued for the statements made on the radio which had indicated otherwise. [19597/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements
Paul Murphy
5. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach to report on his recent visit to Paris. [15149/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Constitutional Amendments
Paul Murphy
17. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he will report on his plan for constitutional amendments. [17963/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Ministerial Responsibilities
Paul Murphy
137. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach if he agrees with the need to appoint a dedicated Minister for Special Education (details supplied) who can fully commit their time and efforts to addressing the complex challenges and pressing needs within this vital area of education policy; if he will ensure that a person is available to dedicate all of their time appointed to this position. [19276/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Pension Provisions
Paul Murphy
214. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport in relation to calls from the board of CIÉ to award a pension increase as soon as possible, his views on the need for this increase; and if he will take action to ensure this is granted to retired workers who have not had a pension increase since 2008. [19331/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Road Traffic Offences
Paul Murphy
219. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers disqualified in court in 2022 and 2023; the number who have surrendered their licence to the Road Safety Authority in 2022 and 2023 as by law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19427/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Special Educational Needs
Paul Murphy
280. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question Nos.342 and 343 of 16 April 2024, for a breakdown of the special classes autism, moderate ID and so on; and the exact location of these classes, in tabular form. [18753/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Paul Murphy
530. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of gardaí assigned to roads policing units on 31 March 2024; if forensic collision investigators and public service vehicle inspectors are included in those figures; if gardaí currently on sick leave are included in those figures; if those suspended are included in these figures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19425/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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An Garda Síochána
Paul Murphy
531. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of Garda roads policing internal competitions set up in each Garda region or division in 2023 and to date in 2024; the timeframe for each competition; the date and regions due to complete a competition shortly; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19426/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Greyhound Industry
Paul Murphy
537. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 458 of 20 February 2024, if the supplied GRI statistics for greyhound injuries at tracks relate only to injured greyhounds that were treated/euthanised by track vets; and how many additional greyhounds sustained injuries of any type at tracks and were taken away to be treated elsewhere throughout 2023 and to-date in 2024. [18756/24]
Tue, 30 Apr 2024
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Third Level Fees
Paul Murphy
751. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the announcement in Budget 2024 that SUSI would pay fees of part-time students (details supplied) for the academic year 2024-2025, when he will provide guidelines to SUSI in order that this process can commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18752/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Parental Leave
Paul Murphy
32. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will allocate funding to extend paid parental benefit to cover at least the first year of a child’s life; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18330/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Insurance
Paul Murphy
38. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is concerned at the impact proposed cuts to employers’ PRSI will have on the Social Insurance Fund; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18331/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Paul Murphy
44. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a living wage for family carers through the social protection system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18329/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Departmental Priorities
Paul Murphy
45. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a universal disability payment of at least €350 a week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18328/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Paul Murphy
53. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will abolish means testing of carer’s allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18327/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Common Agricultural Policy
Paul Murphy
64. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is concerned about negative environmental impacts from the CAP simplification process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18332/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Agriculture Schemes
Paul Murphy
66. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reasons for his decision to rule out introducing any compensation scheme for dairy farmers who wish to reduce the size of their herds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18334/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Nitrates Usage
Paul Murphy
90. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has any assessment of the impact the removal of the nitrates derogation would have on Irish water quality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18333/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Paul Murphy
94. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on whether any reduction in the size of the national herd is necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18335/24]
Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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Nitrates Usage
Paul Murphy
104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department has any ‘plan B’ if the nitrates derogation is abolished; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18336/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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School Accommodation
Paul Murphy
304. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure an ASD unit is added to a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17746/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Water Services
Paul Murphy
320. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will ensure a cancellation of a debt to Irish Water in the case of a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17987/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Planning Issues
Paul Murphy
354. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether he agrees that planning applications for sites within industrial estates should be required to prominently display planning notices at the entrance to the industrial estate rather than within the estate itself. [17442/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Grant Payments
Paul Murphy
375. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the review of the housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability. [17874/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Health Services Staff
Paul Murphy
652. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1408 of 20 March 2024, if the staff census is using all the CHO numbers, HSE employees only or non-HSE employees (details supplied). [17884/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Health Services Staff
Paul Murphy
653. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1408 of 20 March 2024, with the new breakdown, if he will instruct the HSE to clarify the reason the numbers are still not matching up; what parameters the staff census uses, i.e. CDNT exclusive or if they include hospitals and-or complex needs schools as well; if so, if the HSE will provide percentages for which portion is for CDNTs, and which portion is dedicated to each additional area (details supplied). [17885/24]
Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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Health Services Staff
Paul Murphy
654. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 1408 of 20 March 2024, the methodology the HSE used to come up with the figures they arrived at in the staff census for the different categories (details supplied). [17886/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Employment Rights
Paul Murphy
61. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is planning to pause the planned increase in statutory sick pay days; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/24]
Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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Employment Rights
Paul Murphy
71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is planning any changes to the current statutory sick pay scheme; if paid sick leave days and the maximum sick leave pay will be affected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17045/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Financial Irregularities
Paul Murphy
13. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the action taken by his Department in response to important information given in a letter to the then Minister in relation to loans to a company (details supplied). [16800/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Financial Irregularities
Paul Murphy
14. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he has concerns about a non-bank lender being supplied with State funds, given allegations reported in the media of its involvement in lending money to an apparent front organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16802/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Financial Irregularities
Paul Murphy
15. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund divested from an organisation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16803/24]
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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Financial Irregularities
Paul Murphy
25. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is concerned about the ruling of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission requiring a bank to make €500 million in new funding available to an organisation (details supplied) in light of allegations reported in the media and in a letter sent to his Department that the organisation lent money to a front organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16805/24]