Parliamentary questions

Special Educational Needs Service Provision

Paul Murphy

238. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school (details supplied) has no ASD unit for those in the senior cycle in view of the evident need for one; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23449/19]

Driver Licensing Exchange Agreements

Paul Murphy

798. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason a person (details supplied) was denied the ability to exchange the person's Australian full driver licence for an Irish full driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23435/19]

Taxi Regulations

Paul Murphy

425. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to differentiating between minor faults and major faults in the taxi suitability test such as with the NCT in circumstances in which a minor fault such as a blown bulb would not require a full retest and associated charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20377/19]

Social Welfare Appeals Data

Paul Murphy

467. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the social welfare appeals office will release details of the test cases that it uses in terms of the determination of bogus self-employment; if it will release the legal advice on the use of test cases; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20390/19]

Defence Forces Remuneration

Paul Murphy

4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his engagement with the Public Service Pay Commission on the pay, allowances and conditions of members of the Defence Forces; his views on the need for improvements to pay and conditions in view of the low pay and poor conditions faced by members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16982/19]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Paul Murphy

12. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress made on the next annual PESCO national implementation plan for Ireland; his views on putting the plan to a vote in Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16959/19]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Paul Murphy

31. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for Ireland to participate in further PESCO projects; if so, the details of those projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16958/19]

National Monuments

Paul Murphy

6. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the National Monuments Acts will be amended to ensure that members of the public that find archaeological objects and consign them to the National Museum of Ireland after the use of a metal detector with no intention of searching for archaeological objects would not be liable to prosecution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16557/19]

Legislative Reviews

Paul Murphy

69. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether a review of legislation is required to ensure greater fixture of tenure and greater limitations on multiple evictions in view of the developments at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16380/19]

Legislative Reviews

Paul Murphy

114. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a review of the rights of tenants to improve rent certainty will be supported in view of the mass evictions taking place at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16381/19]

Taxi Regulations

Paul Murphy

196. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the issue of taxi drivers being victims of violence in the course of their work has been given consideration; the measures he has considered to protect taxi drivers; if legislation such as an Act will be introduced (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15577/19]

Ambulance Service

Paul Murphy

100. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the estimated cost of converting ambulances with excessive mileage into emergency equipment carriers; the number of such vehicles being converted; if they have been replaced by new ambulances; the cost-benefit analysis carried out on this decision taking into account the increased maintenance costs of older vehicles; if consideration was given to the use of specialised vehicles for this task; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9800/19]

Air Ambulance Service

Paul Murphy

101. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that four of the five helicopters in use for inter-helicopter transfers are not capable of landing on the planned rooftop of the new national children’s hospital; the planning and consultation which has been carried out in relation to helipads at the new national children’s hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9801/19]

Air Ambulance Service

Paul Murphy

102. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that at nighttime the helicopters will have to land at Dublin Airport and the sick children be transported by ambulance to the new national children’s hospitals in view of the fact that none of the five helicopters would be able to land on the proposed helipad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9802/19]

Ambulance Service

Paul Murphy

103. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the amount paid out to ambulance service personnel by the HSE due to issues relating to bullying; the number of such cases there has been compensation paid out for; the number that are women; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/19]

Ambulance Service

Paul Murphy

104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of stage 2 and 3 grievances dealt with in the time parameters set out in the HSE grievance procedure with reference to the ambulance service in the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9804/19]

Ambulance Service Data

Paul Murphy

105. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of calls that required ambulance staff to work beyond their rostered finishing time in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9805/19]

Archaeological Sites

Paul Murphy

220. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has investigated whether there are remains of a mass famine grave site at a location (details supplied) on Coillte land in view of the fact that there is a granite memorial stone with the inscription of 1,847 there; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9793/19]

Employment Rights

Paul Murphy

104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if a review of legislation will be considered to allow employees who work at an embassy here to avail of rights under employment law here, including the pursuance of their cases through the appropriate workplace relations bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9594/19]

Commemorative Events

Paul Murphy

654. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the location for National Famine Commemoration Day that has been agreed for the third Sunday in May 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9042/19]

Archaeological Sites

Paul Murphy

655. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a review of the National Monuments Acts will be considered with a view to amendments in order to ensure that persons that find archaeological objects in circumstances (details supplied) will not be liable to prosecution; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9051/19]

Irish Water Remit

Paul Murphy

221. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if consideration has been given to reviewing sections 43 and 54 of the Water Services Act 2007 in view of the consequences for householders where sewage blockages are reported under properties belonging to other persons but which result in sewage problems on their properties; his plans to introduce a scheme that would ensure that Irish Water would take the necessary action to clear such blockages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7212/19]

State Pensions

Paul Murphy

736. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to allow those who have reached 65 years of age and are retired to apply for the full State pension; the cost of such a reform; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6935/19]

Fur Farming

Paul Murphy

4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if fur farming will be prohibited in view of the concerns of an organisation (details supplied) about the farming of captive wild animals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5952/19]

Revenue Commissioners Enforcement Activity

Paul Murphy

99. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the number of the 18,000 construction employment investigations carried out in 2016 which resulted in the €58 million yield to the Exchequer which were compliant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4632/19]

Organ Donation

Paul Murphy

418. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to include a change in legislation to provide for the presumption of opt-in in relation to organ donation; if same will receive consideration in the upcoming human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2679/19]

Foreign Conflicts

Paul Murphy

138. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade further to Parliamentary Question No 65 of 12 December 2018, if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ireland can refer a case to the ECHR in relation to four Catalan civil and political leaders held in prison on pre-trial detention who are now on hunger strike; if officials from his Department will visit these persons before Christmas in order to report back to him on their situation and conditions of detention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54043/18]

Constitutional Amendments

Paul Murphy

1161. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his plans to progress with the proposal to extend voting rights to those over 16 years of age; when he plans to hold a referendum to give effect to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1192/19]

Diplomatic Representation

Paul Murphy

130. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if consideration will be given to making contact with the Spanish Government to recommend that the pre-trial Catalan civil and political prisoners are given temporary release over Christmas as a humanitarian confidence building measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53286/18]

Diplomatic Representation

Paul Murphy

131. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Irish officials will attend to monitor proceedings at the trials of the Catalan civil and political prisoners that are expected to be held early in 2019; if he will provide funding to court observers from the NGO sector to monitor proceedings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53287/18]

Light Rail Projects

Paul Murphy

571. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the roll-out of defibrillators across the Luas network and the training of personnel in their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53309/18]

Foreign Conflicts

Paul Murphy

65. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has received representations from the Irish ambassador in Madrid regarding the recent decision by a number of Catalan pro-independence prisoners on pre-trial detention to go on hunger strike in protest against their trial being frustrated and their access to the ECHR being blocked by Spain; if he will raise or facilitate the matter in the ECHR; his plans to raise the matter with the Spanish Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52258/18]

Commemorative Events

Paul Murphy

593. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her views on whether a permanent standalone exhibition to the Great Famine, An Gorta Mór, should be established at the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52043/18]

Private Security Authority

Paul Murphy

129. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the process for companies to continue to be issued licences from the Private Security Authority; the conditions under which licences will be refused; if taxation irregularities would be a grounds to refuse a licence in view of a recent incident (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51303/18]

Vaccination Programme

Paul Murphy

83. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the State Claims Agency dealings with the survivors of those who have suffered adverse reactions from the Pandemrix swine influenza vaccine administered in December 2009; his views on whether it is best practice that court cases directly involving victims are avoided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50604/18]

State Properties

Paul Murphy

180. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the amount spent on the upkeep, staffing and event costs for a building (details supplied) in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50582/18]

Equality Issues

Paul Murphy

249. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a recent study (details supplied) by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights which shows a high level of discrimination in the workplace against sub-Saharan Africans here; the steps he plans to take to oppose discrimination experienced by immigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50548/18]

Tax Code

Paul Murphy

64. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will review the decision to subject refunds for medical treatment which are part of the terms and conditions of employees and pensioners of a company (details supplied) to tax; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49938/18]

Trade Union Recognition

Paul Murphy

158. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he has communicated with the HSE in relation to a union recognition dispute with ambulance personnel; his plans to intervene in the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49937/18]

National Parks and Wildlife Service

Paul Murphy

248. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she has considered acquiring an estate (details supplied) in County Wicklow in view of its strategic importance, its use by hillwalkers, climbers and the public in general; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49897/18]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Paul Murphy

98. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Government plans to participate in the Joint EU Intelligence School; the funds that will be spent on the project; his views on reports that the project would form part of a European army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49024/18]

Permanent Structured Co-operation

Paul Murphy

99. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the projects announced on 19 November 2018 (details supplied) in the PESCO framework he plans to participate in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49025/18]

Archaeological Sites

Paul Murphy

637. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht her reasoning for the introduction of a scheme similar to the portable antiquities scheme which operates in the United Kingdom to facilitate constructive metal detecting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49124/18]

Schools Building Projects Applications

Paul Murphy

73. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to ensure that a school (details supplied) obtains a permanent site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47532/18]

European Defence Capabilities

Paul Murphy

152. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the recent remarks by the French President Mr. Emmanuel Macron supporting the foundation of a true European army (details supplied); his further views on EU institutions being used for increased militarisation; his views on calls for increasing militarisation at the upcoming peace summit in Paris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46988/18]

Community Development Projects

Paul Murphy

415. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the way in which he plans to maintain the commitment to support the continuation of community action on alcohol projects; the funding plans for the continued work of the alcohol development worker in the Tallaght area after January 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46983/18]

Assisted Human Reproduction Legislation

Paul Murphy

605. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the progress of the assisted human reproduction Bill, in particular in relation to areas (details supplied); when he plans to come before Dáil Éireann to report on this progress in line with the commitment made in Dáil Éireann on 11 July 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45110/18]

Disabilities Assessments

Paul Murphy

629. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason a person (details supplied) continues to wait for the school age team despite their original assessment of needs being in June 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45262/18]

Income Inequality

Paul Murphy

7. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he has carried out an analysis of budget 2019's impact on inequality; his views on a study by an organisation (details supplied) that indicated that the recent budget will primarily benefit higher earners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44225/18]

Tax Reliefs Costs

Paul Murphy

16. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the tax breaks to private landlords announced in budget 2019; if the cost benefit analysis of direct investment in public housing has been analysed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44224/18]

Public Sector Pay

Paul Murphy

58. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on fully restoring pay and allowances to new entrant public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43949/18]

Hospital Staff Recruitment

Paul Murphy

396. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when a surgeon will be appointed to cater for those in need of excessive skin removal surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin; the measures being put in place for those in need of surgery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41974/18]

Climate Change Policy

Paul Murphy

4. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the State playing a leadership role in addressing climate change; the structures in place with others sections of the Government to achieve this, in particular in the agriculture sector and public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41258/18]

Broadband Service Provision

Paul Murphy

6. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has given consideration to a model that does not rely on the private sector to roll out broadband infrastructure in view of the difficulties with the national broadband plan's tendering process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41223/18]

Renewable Energy Projects

Paul Murphy

35. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment his views on the Citizens' Assembly recommendation that there should be community or public ownership of future renewable energy projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41224/18]

Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes

Paul Murphy

458. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to a cohort of children who are no longer eligible for the early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme due to changes to the enrolment points eligibility criteria; if measures to cover those no longer eligible will be considered; if changes made to the enrolment points of the ECCE programme, being implemented from September 2018 in order to expand access, will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41122/18]

Road Signage

Paul Murphy

183. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if requests by the local community in Tallaght village to have a "Welcome to Tallaght" sign erected by Transport Infrastructure Ireland will be supported; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/18]

Bus Services

Paul Murphy

181. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process by which a company (details supplied) was awarded two additional bus routes in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38098/18]

Medicinal Products Reimbursement

Paul Murphy

104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when persons suffering with spinal muscular atrophy can expect to have the drug nusinersen approved for reimbursement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37948/18]

Foreign Policy

Paul Murphy

125. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the call by the European Commission President in his state of the Union address to the European Parliament to move to qualified majority voting in specific areas of the EU's external relations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37793/18]

International Election Monitoring

Paul Murphy

69. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of applications by gender that were received by the closing deadline to join the 2018 election observation roster; the number of late applications that were received; if they have been admitted to the selection process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36786/18]

International Election Monitoring

Paul Murphy

70. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the date and reason it was decided not to proceed with the original plan to have merit-based interviews to select applicants for the 2018 election observation roster; the name, expertise and qualifications of the three assessors appointed to select the election observers; the methods that will be used to select the most meritorious applicants; if this will involve language testing in cases in which an applicant claims to have a high level of foreign language proficiency; if there are measures in place to ensure members of the 2013 roster are not unfairly favoured over newer applicants; when the assessment will be conducted; when applicants will be informed of the outcome of their applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36787/18]

International Election Monitoring

Paul Murphy

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the background to the policy change to now provide Irish election observers to OSCE missions to the United States of America; the number of applications received for this mission by gender; the criteria and method by which applicants were selected for this mission; the name of the selected applicants; the avenues of appeal open to unsuccessful applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36788/18]

Election Monitoring Missions

Paul Murphy

72. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the name of all members appointed to the 2013 election observation roster; the date that each was appointed or reappointed in the case of members that were on the pre-2013 roster; the date that members resigned or were removed; the number of missions completed by each member since 2013; the reason some members have been on numerous missions while others have never been on a single mission; his plans to ensure an even distribution of observation opportunities on the 2018 roster; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36789/18]

Election Monitoring Missions

Paul Murphy

73. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of election observers that have withdrawn from missions prior to departure in each of the past five years; the cost involved in each year including unused airline tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36790/18]

Election Monitoring Missions

Paul Murphy

74. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of election observers that have returned prematurely from missions in each of the past five years; if they had to refund expenses paid; if not, if they were written off; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36791/18]

Election Monitoring Missions

Paul Murphy

75. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if there has been contact with the Revenue Commissioners regarding the operation of the 2013 election observation roster; if this resulted in changes, undertakings or settlements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36792/18]

Tax Reliefs Application

Paul Murphy

93. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider reintroducing tax relief on trade union subscriptions on a par with tax relief for professional bodies; the estimated cost of introducing the relief at the employee's marginal rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35422/18]

EU Migration Crisis

Paul Murphy

401. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on a change to the EU's migration policy following a report from the UNHCR (details supplied) which has reported an increased proportion of persons dying at sea among those attempting to enter the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36796/18]

Hospitals Capital Programme

Paul Murphy

935. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the status of funding for the proposed new renal unit for Tallaght University Hospital; his plans to ensure the funding is forthcoming in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36793/18]

Home Care Packages Data

Paul Murphy

936. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of home support packages that have been granted in the CHO7 area dealing with south-western areas of Dublin in the past year; the number of applications in this regard; the allocated budget for home support packages in the CHO7 area in the past year; the waiting time for home support packages in this area; his plans to increase funding for home support packages in the CHO7 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36794/18]

Emergency Departments Waiting Times

Paul Murphy

937. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the average number of persons waiting on trolleys in Tallaght University Hospital in July 2018 and August 2018 and the number for July 2017 and August 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36795/18]

Hospital Procedures

Paul Murphy

1493. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to introduce a ban on the use of vaginal mesh implants; the measures being taken to acquire a scanner here in order to assess the integrity and position of mesh in patients; the supports he plans to give to those with vaginal mesh implants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33153/18]

Tax Avoidance

Paul Murphy

64. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance his views on a recent study (details supplied) which has concluded that Ireland is the world's largest tax haven; the measures he will take to close tax loopholes and stop aggressive tax planning in view of the fact this is one of many studies with similar findings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31054/18]

European Stability Programmes

Paul Murphy

81. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance his views on the European Commission's country specific recommendations in relation to aggressive tax planning, pension reforms and healthcare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30979/18]

Banking Sector Remuneration

Paul Murphy

96. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the consultations being held with trade unions in the banking sector on the banking remuneration review; his views on the need for a distinction between the pay of senior management and low and middle income bank staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30980/18]

Trade Union Recognition

Paul Murphy

103. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation if legislation is planned to provide for union recognition in view of a dispute at a company (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26607/18]

Gambling Sector

Paul Murphy

81. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the number of licences issued by the Revenue Commissioners for the operation of slot machines in 2016 and 2017; the tax revenue gained from slot machines in this period; the number of enforcement actions taken and inspections of properties with slot machines in this period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29714/18]

Animal Welfare

Paul Murphy

287. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the procedures in place to ensure the health and safety of horses at race meetings in periods of high temperatures; if his attention has been drawn to welfare incidents related to heat stress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29717/18]

Proposed Legislation

Paul Murphy

275. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the forthcoming legislation to enact Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be drafted to include parents who have conceived through artificial insemination at home and same-sex male couples; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29495/18]

Commencement of Legislation

Paul Murphy

50. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health when Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 will be commenced; the reason for the delay in their commencement; his plans to uphold the rights of those impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28151/18]

Suicide Prevention

Paul Murphy

81. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the steps he is taking to address the increase in the suicides of young mothers in CHO 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28152/18]

Middle East Issues

Paul Murphy

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to the Middle East and his meeting with the Prime Minister of Israel; if the recent attacks against the Palestinian people were discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28028/18]

Humanitarian Aid

Paul Murphy

39. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the policy of the Italian Government to refuse ships with refugees; the approach he has taken regarding discussions on European migration policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28024/18]

Human Rights

Paul Murphy

65. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to the Russian Government in relation to the situation faced by LGBT persons there; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28025/18]

Election Monitoring Missions

Paul Murphy

73. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to the Chinese Government in relation to the ongoing attacks on democratic rights in Hong Kong which include the prosecution of opposition members of the Legislative Council, the banning of candidates in elections, prosecution of pro-democracy protesters and the preparation of repressive national security legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28027/18]

Human Rights

Paul Murphy

74. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the representations he has made with the Government of the United States of America in relation to its policy to separate minors from their immigrant parents; his views on whether this is a breach of human rights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28023/18]

Human Rights

Paul Murphy

86. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations with the Italian Government following its announcement to instigate a register for Roma persons in Italy; his view on whether this is a breach of human rights of Roma persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27715/18]

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Paul Murphy

91. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the estimated cost of exempting refugees and asylum seekers from the three-year residency requirement to avail of SUSI grants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27188/18]

Defined Benefit Pension Schemes

Paul Murphy

58. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if legislation to prevent employers from unilaterally downgrading their employees' pension schemes from defined benefit to defined contribution is planned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26608/18]

Human Rights

Paul Murphy

118. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position of the Government on the recent refusal of the Italian Government to accept refugees (details supplied); the contact he has had with Italian or European authorities regarding the incident; if he will condemn the treatment of the refugees, who included many unaccompanied minors, pregnant women and injured persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26540/18]

Birth Certificates

Paul Murphy

22. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her Department has assessed the impact on the rights and welfare of children of same-sex parents who are not able to accurately record their parents' details on birth certificates; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25897/18]

Adoption Records Provision

Paul Murphy

27. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the actions being taken to inform and redress those impacted by the false recording of adoptions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25686/18]

Health Services

Paul Murphy

682. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 60 of 19 April 2018, the details regarding the circumstances of the entry of a person (details supplied) into State care, including their transfer to St. Stephen's Hospital, Glanmire, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24658/18]

Medical Card Eligibility

Paul Murphy

684. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his views on providing medical cards to those with spinal cord injuries in view of the long-term and varied consequences of spinal cord injuries; if the matter will be examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24662/18]

Road Projects Status

Paul Murphy

1079. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the proposed upgrade of the N81 from Hollywood Cross to Tallaght, bypassing Blessington, has been suspended; his plans to improve the road in view of the large number of fatalities on the road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24848/18]

JobPath Programme

Paul Murphy

1223. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was targeted for inclusion in the JobPath scheme run by a company; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24652/18]

Rental Sector

Paul Murphy

1305. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government his views on whether a review of tenants' rights is required, in view of the details of the case of persons (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24871/18]

Suicide Prevention

Paul Murphy

154. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health his plans to increase resources for suicide prevention services in west Tallaght in view of the large number of deaths due to suicide in the area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22866/18]

Vaccination Programme

Paul Murphy

300. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the State Claims Agency's dealings with those who have suffered adverse reactions from the Pandemrix swine influenza vaccine administered in December 2009; his views on whether it is best practice that court cases directly involving victims are avoided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22128/18]