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Michael Murphy

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  • · 34th Dáil · 29 November 2024 – present

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Question· writtenPQ 133asked

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

133. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he will give an undertaking that no decision to remove, dispose of or decommission the modular accommodation units at a location (details supplied), will be taken without first completing a full assessment of their suitability for permanent social and affordable housing, in consultation with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Tipperary County Council. [74802/26]

Question· writtenPQ 134asked

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

134. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the interdepartmental process examining the long-term future of the 654 rapid-build modular accommodation units across 11 sites; the progress made since July 2026; whether a preferred future use has been identified for a development (details supplied); and when final decisions are expected. [74800/26]

Question· writtenPQ 130asked

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

130. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the position regarding the future use of rapid-build modular accommodation developments (details supplied); the progress made by the interdepartmental group examining their long-term use; whether the potential transfer of these units for permanent social or affordable housing is being actively progressed; and when a final decision is expected. [74792/26]

Question· writtenPQ 135asked

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

135. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the planning regularisation and necessary modifications required to convert the Heywood modular accommodation development in Clonmel to permanent residential housing have been assessed; the estimated costs involved; and the anticipated timeline for completing such an assessment. [74799/26]

Question· writtenPQ 137asked

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

137. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the nature and extent of engagement between his Department and Tipperary County Council regarding the future use of the Heywood modular housing development in Clonmel; and whether the council has been invited to consider taking responsibility for the development. [74797/26]

Question· writtenPQ 136asked

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

136. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether his Department has undertaken a specific assessment of the potential to repurpose the modular accommodation development at Heywood, Clonmel, County Tipperary, for permanent social or affordable housing; and the outcome of such an assessment. [74795/26]

Question· writtenPQ 132asked

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 October 2026

132. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 217 and 218 of 1 July 2026, the extent of engagement between his Department, the interdepartmental working group and Tipperary County Council regarding the long-term future of a development (details supplied); whether discussions have specifically addressed the potential transfer or repurposing of the units for permanent social or affordable housing; the outcome of any such engagement; and the next steps envisaged. [74804/26]

Question· writtenPQ 605asked

605. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Hedgerows Ireland and other environmental organisations regarding proposals for enhanced legislative protection of hedgerows; whether consideration is being given to incorporating such proposals into the National Nature Restoration Plan or forthcoming amendments to the Wildlife Acts. [74140/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

605. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether his Department has engaged with Hedgerows Ireland and other environmental organisations regarding proposals for enhanced legislative protection of hedgerows; whether consideration is being given to incorporating such proposals into the National Nature Restoration Plan or forthcoming amendments to the Wildlife Acts. [74140/26]

Question· writtenPQ 832asked

832. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently assigned to CDNT5 in Clonmel; the number awaiting initial assessment and therapeutic intervention, broken down by discipline; the average waiting time for access to services; whether she is satisfied that the current staffing complement can safely and effectively meet the needs of a caseload reportedly exceeding 500 children; and the immediate additional resources that will be provided to restore adequate multidisciplinary services. [73923/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

832. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of children currently assigned to CDNT5 in Clonmel; the number awaiting initial assessment and therapeutic intervention, broken down by discipline; the average waiting time for access to services; whether she is satisfied that the current staffing complement can safely and effectively meet the needs of a caseload reportedly exceeding 500 children; and the immediate additional resources that will be provided to restore adequate multidisciplinary services. [73923/26]

Question· writtenPQ 945asked

945. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; the outstanding impediments to opening the beds; and the definitive timeline for their commissioning and admission of patients. [74374/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

945. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; the outstanding impediments to opening the beds; and the definitive timeline for their commissioning and admission of patients. [74374/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1027asked

1027. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken a formal public health risk assessment concerning elevated aluminium levels in the Ardfinnan regional water supply scheme, affecting more than 11,000 customers; the date on which the HSE was first notified of the issue; the nature of its involvement in the decision to issue the do not consume notice; whether the assessment and associated public health advice will be published; and the specific guidance that has been provided for vulnerable customers. [74024/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1027. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether the HSE has undertaken a formal public health risk assessment concerning elevated aluminium levels in the Ardfinnan regional water supply scheme, affecting more than 11,000 customers; the date on which the HSE was first notified of the issue; the nature of its involvement in the decision to issue the do not consume notice; whether the assessment and associated public health advice will be published; and the specific guidance that has been provided for vulnerable customers. [74024/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1025asked

1025. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to clarify the statutory responsibilities of the HSE in assessing and communicating public health risks arising from Do Not Consume Notices; whether it is HSE policy to refer media enquiries concerning potential health risks exclusively to Uisce Éireann and the Environmental Protection Agency; and why requests from Tipperary Mid West Radio between 10 and 13 October 2026 for information and a public health spokesperson concerning a matter (details supplied) were referred to those bodies without a substantive HSE response on the health risks. [74023/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

1025. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to clarify the statutory responsibilities of the HSE in assessing and communicating public health risks arising from Do Not Consume Notices; whether it is HSE policy to refer media enquiries concerning potential health risks exclusively to Uisce Éireann and the Environmental Protection Agency; and why requests from Tipperary Mid West Radio between 10 and 13 October 2026 for information and a public health spokesperson concerning a matter (details supplied) were referred to those bodies without a substantive HSE response on the health risks. [74023/26]

Question· writtenPQ 944asked

944. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43763/26, the current status of the capital funding application submitted by an organisation (details supplied); the reason a decision remains outstanding almost 12 months later; whether the HSE capital and estates assessment has concluded; the reasons for the prolonged delay; whether funding is being considered under the 2027 Capital Plan; if she will intervene to expedite a decision; and the precise timeline for same. [74377/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

944. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 43763/26, the current status of the capital funding application submitted by an organisation (details supplied); the reason a decision remains outstanding almost 12 months later; whether the HSE capital and estates assessment has concluded; the reasons for the prolonged delay; whether funding is being considered under the 2027 Capital Plan; if she will intervene to expedite a decision; and the precise timeline for same. [74377/26]

Question· writtenPQ 798asked

798. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether a review is being undertaken of the thresholds and screening requirements governing hedgerow removal under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations; and whether consideration is being given to strengthening protections for mature hedgerows and assessing the cumulative impact of hedgerow removal. [74141/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

798. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether a review is being undertaken of the thresholds and screening requirements governing hedgerow removal under the Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) Regulations; and whether consideration is being given to strengthening protections for mature hedgerows and assessing the cumulative impact of hedgerow removal. [74141/26]

Question· writtenPQ 578asked

578. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken an ecological assessment of the damage caused by the July and August 2026 wildfires on Slievenamon, including Slievenamon Bog NHA (Site Code 002388); the findings of any such assessment; and whether Slievenamon has been identified for consideration under Ireland's National Nature Restoration Plan. [73652/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

578. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has undertaken an ecological assessment of the damage caused by the July and August 2026 wildfires on Slievenamon, including Slievenamon Bog NHA (Site Code 002388); the findings of any such assessment; and whether Slievenamon has been identified for consideration under Ireland's National Nature Restoration Plan. [73652/26]

Question· writtenPQ 284asked

284. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the capital grant schemes that are currently available or planned to support the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at privately owned service stations and forecourts; whether existing businesses in rural towns are eligible; the levels of financial assistance available; and the application procedures and timelines. [73651/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

284. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the capital grant schemes that are currently available or planned to support the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure at privately owned service stations and forecourts; whether existing businesses in rural towns are eligible; the levels of financial assistance available; and the application procedures and timelines. [73651/26]

Question· writtenPQ 606asked

606. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of the Wildlife Acts; whether proposals to strengthen the statutory protection of mature, historic and ecologically significant hedgerows are being considered; whether his Department has examined the provisions of the Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024; and the anticipated timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals in this area. [74139/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

606. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current status of the review of the Wildlife Acts; whether proposals to strengthen the statutory protection of mature, historic and ecologically significant hedgerows are being considered; whether his Department has examined the provisions of the Protection of Hedgerows Bill 2024; and the anticipated timeframe for bringing forward legislative proposals in this area. [74139/26]

Question· writtenPQ 791asked

791. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision not to reopen the organic farming scheme to new applicants in 2026; whether this decision is consistent with the Government's targets of 7.5 per cent of agricultural land under organic farming by 2027 and 10 per cent by 2030; the current percentage and total hectares of agricultural land under organic production; and whether revised projections have been prepared for achieving these targets. [73932/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

791. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the decision not to reopen the organic farming scheme to new applicants in 2026; whether this decision is consistent with the Government's targets of 7.5 per cent of agricultural land under organic farming by 2027 and 10 per cent by 2030; the current percentage and total hectares of agricultural land under organic production; and whether revised projections have been prepared for achieving these targets. [73932/26]

Question· writtenPQ 943asked

943. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; if the accommodation and associated facilities have been completed and are ready for occupancy; the date on which the beds became operationally ready; whether either bed is currently in use; and the reasons for any delay in bringing these beds into service. [74371/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

943. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the two level 2 palliative care beds at Cluain Árann, Tipperary town, County Tipperary; if the accommodation and associated facilities have been completed and are ready for occupancy; the date on which the beds became operationally ready; whether either bed is currently in use; and the reasons for any delay in bringing these beds into service. [74371/26]

Question· writtenPQ 787asked

787. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether an assessment has been undertaken of the damage to Coillte forestry on Slievenamon following the July and August 2026 wildfires; the extent of the damage identified; what restoration and wildfire prevention measures are proposed; and whether targeted agri-environmental supports can be made available to upland farmers outside ACRES Co-operation Project areas. [73653/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

787. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether an assessment has been undertaken of the damage to Coillte forestry on Slievenamon following the July and August 2026 wildfires; the extent of the damage identified; what restoration and wildfire prevention measures are proposed; and whether targeted agri-environmental supports can be made available to upland farmers outside ACRES Co-operation Project areas. [73653/26]

Question· writtenPQ 792asked

792. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether additional funding can be made available to facilitate a further intake under the organic farming scheme in 2026 or 2027; the number of prospective applicants who have completed approved organic farming training but cannot enter the scheme; whether particular consideration will be given to dairy farmers seeking to convert to organic production; and the earliest anticipated reopening date. [73933/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

792. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether additional funding can be made available to facilitate a further intake under the organic farming scheme in 2026 or 2027; the number of prospective applicants who have completed approved organic farming training but cannot enter the scheme; whether particular consideration will be given to dairy farmers seeking to convert to organic production; and the earliest anticipated reopening date. [73933/26]

Question· writtenPQ 831asked

831. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a breakdown of the approved staffing complement, by actual staffing levels and current vacancies, by discipline and whole-time equivalent, within children's disability network team 5, Clonmel, County Tipperary; the number of staff on extended leave or temporarily reassigned to other services; and the measures being taken to address critical staffing shortages, particularly in speech and language therapy, nursing and other essential disciplines. [73922/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 October 2026

831. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality to provide a breakdown of the approved staffing complement, by actual staffing levels and current vacancies, by discipline and whole-time equivalent, within children's disability network team 5, Clonmel, County Tipperary; the number of staff on extended leave or temporarily reassigned to other services; and the measures being taken to address critical staffing shortages, particularly in speech and language therapy, nursing and other essential disciplines. [73922/26]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the continuing lack of adequate community ophthalmology services in South Tipperary; the measures now being taken to address the significant waiting list, particularly for children; when the proposed waiting-list initiative and additional clinics will commence; and the progress that has been made in securing a sustainable long-term service for the area. [63807/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2026

103. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health for an urgent update on the continuing lack of adequate community ophthalmology services in South Tipperary; the measures now being taken to address the significant waiting list, particularly for children; when the proposed waiting-list initiative and additional clinics will commence; and the progress that has been made in securing a sustainable long-term service for the area. [63807/26]

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