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Question· writtenPQ 445asked

445. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will fulfil the promises he made on a radio show (details supplied) and put protective zones in place with utmost urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23746/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

445. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will fulfil the promises he made on a radio show (details supplied) and put protective zones in place with utmost urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23746/23]

Question· writtenPQ 443asked

443. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an automated external defibrillator installed in the Walkinstown area (details supplied); and if not, the reason therefor. [23739/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

443. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that there is an automated external defibrillator installed in the Walkinstown area (details supplied); and if not, the reason therefor. [23739/23]

Question· writtenPQ 412asked

412. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cause of death of the 1,543 non-coursing greyhounds listed as deceased on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

412. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the cause of death of the 1,543 non-coursing greyhounds listed as deceased on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23743/23]

Question· writtenPQ 411asked

411. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

411. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/23]

Question· writtenPQ 410asked

410. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

410. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of non-coursing greyhounds born in 2022 that were entered on a system (details supplied) in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23741/23]

Question· writtenPQ 325asked

325. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views that local authorities and public servants delivering services should be required to put the rights and best interest of the child first when helping families presenting as homeless, including factors such as access to their school, medical and therapeutic needs, and also supporting family relationships and wider social support; if he agrees that every child who needs it should have timely access to a child support worker; if he will ensure that these supports for children facing homelessness are enacted immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 May 2023

325. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his views that local authorities and public servants delivering services should be required to put the rights and best interest of the child first when helping families presenting as homeless, including factors such as access to their school, medical and therapeutic needs, and also supporting family relationships and wider social support; if he agrees that every child who needs it should have timely access to a child support worker; if he will ensure that these supports for children facing homelessness are enacted immediately; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23750/23]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he agrees that more clarity is needed in relation to injuries sustained in relation to the policy that if a horse is injured at a track and does not die within 48 hours, it is not listed as a track death, including an explanation of the exact date a horse has died and why; if he will instruct Horse Racing Ireland to update its processes in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23392/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2023

179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he agrees that more clarity is needed in relation to injuries sustained in relation to the policy that if a horse is injured at a track and does not die within 48 hours, it is not listed as a track death, including an explanation of the exact date a horse has died and why; if he will instruct Horse Racing Ireland to update its processes in this way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23392/23]

Question· writtenPQ 74asked

74. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding in relation to the upstairs floor, submitted approximately three weeks ago. [23264/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2023

74. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding in relation to the upstairs floor, submitted approximately three weeks ago. [23264/23]

Question· writtenPQ 73asked

73. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding for safety features including wiring and fire alarm, submitted approximately one month ago. [23263/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2023

73. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to an application by a school (details supplied) for emergency works funding for safety features including wiring and fire alarm, submitted approximately one month ago. [23263/23]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to a capital appraisal for a school (details supplied) to assess whether a new building is required for the school. [23261/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 May 2023

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education if she will provide an update in relation to a capital appraisal for a school (details supplied) to assess whether a new building is required for the school. [23261/23]

Question· writtenPQ 652asked

652. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to supply the name of any consultant in the public health service of Ireland who has the knowledge to diagnose and manage long-Covid in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

652. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health to supply the name of any consultant in the public health service of Ireland who has the knowledge to diagnose and manage long-Covid in children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22682/23]

Question· writtenPQ 536asked

536. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the members of the public that were involved in the survey in relation to the first major public consultation into the impact of deer, that is, gun clubs, farming groups and so on (details supplied); the research that has been carried out into non-lethal deer population control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22761/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

536. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the members of the public that were involved in the survey in relation to the first major public consultation into the impact of deer, that is, gun clubs, farming groups and so on (details supplied); the research that has been carried out into non-lethal deer population control; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22761/23]

Question· writtenPQ 525asked

525. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request a detailed report from HRI/IHRB as to how many meetings the Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council has had, who attended and what progress has been made to date. [22668/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

525. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will request a detailed report from HRI/IHRB as to how many meetings the Irish Thoroughbred Welfare Council has had, who attended and what progress has been made to date. [22668/23]

Question· writtenPQ 234asked

234. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by elderly people who are not computer literate and find it difficult to pre-book tickets and parking online before a journey; if he will ensure that the NTA introduces a designated person in each station to assist with these queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

234. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by elderly people who are not computer literate and find it difficult to pre-book tickets and parking online before a journey; if he will ensure that the NTA introduces a designated person in each station to assist with these queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/23]

Question· writtenPQ 233asked

233. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the persistent issue of unreliable Luas service on the Saggart line, with issues including schedules that are not being followed and Luas trams that are being diverted or frequently cancelled; if he will work with a company (details supplied) to create a permanent resolution to the problem and request more direct Luas services between Saggart and the Point during peak and off-peak hours and on weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22759/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

233. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the persistent issue of unreliable Luas service on the Saggart line, with issues including schedules that are not being followed and Luas trams that are being diverted or frequently cancelled; if he will work with a company (details supplied) to create a permanent resolution to the problem and request more direct Luas services between Saggart and the Point during peak and off-peak hours and on weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22759/23]

Question· writtenPQ 186asked

186. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that have PV solar systems fitted and which are eligible for a smart meter but do not yet have one; if he has an estimate of the amount of surplus electricity in kWh and euro value being returned to the grid by those homes eligible for a smart meter but without a smart meter; and the reason, given the long delays in smart meter installation, homes that are eligible for smart meters but do not yet have them are not treated as equivalent to homes not eligible for smart meters and paid for their electricity surplus on the basis of a calculation of a "deemed" amount. [23186/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

186. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the number of homes that have PV solar systems fitted and which are eligible for a smart meter but do not yet have one; if he has an estimate of the amount of surplus electricity in kWh and euro value being returned to the grid by those homes eligible for a smart meter but without a smart meter; and the reason, given the long delays in smart meter installation, homes that are eligible for smart meters but do not yet have them are not treated as equivalent to homes not eligible for smart meters and paid for their electricity surplus on the basis of a calculation of a "deemed" amount. [23186/23]

Question· writtenPQ 158asked

158. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the death of a child abroad (details supplied); if he knows that in the first three months of 2023, 17 Palestinian children have been shot dead by Israeli forces, noting that under international law, intentional lethal force is only justified in circumstances where a direct threat to life or serious injury is present; if he will publicly condemn these killings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

158. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the death of a child abroad (details supplied); if he knows that in the first three months of 2023, 17 Palestinian children have been shot dead by Israeli forces, noting that under international law, intentional lethal force is only justified in circumstances where a direct threat to life or serious injury is present; if he will publicly condemn these killings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23103/23]

Question· oralPQ 35asked

35. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the rationale and criteria for the selection of the chairperson of the forthcoming series of public consultations on defence policy and neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20678/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

35. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the rationale and criteria for the selection of the chairperson of the forthcoming series of public consultations on defence policy and neutrality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20678/23]

Question· writtenPQ 30asked

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will elaborate on his recent remarks regarding the Triple Lock and Irish peacekeeping missions; his views on whether Ireland’s Triple Lock should be changed; if he would hope to change it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20677/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 May 2023

30. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if he will elaborate on his recent remarks regarding the Triple Lock and Irish peacekeeping missions; his views on whether Ireland’s Triple Lock should be changed; if he would hope to change it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20677/23]

Question· writtenPQ 210asked

210. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of public money that has been spent to date defending the actions of a person (details supplied) against serious accusations of wrongdoing reported from 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21935/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

210. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the amount of public money that has been spent to date defending the actions of a person (details supplied) against serious accusations of wrongdoing reported from 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21935/23]

Question· writtenPQ 179asked

179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the processes that have been put in place to consider and act upon the findings and recommendations of both internal and external reviews into spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's University Hospital. [21949/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

179. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the processes that have been put in place to consider and act upon the findings and recommendations of both internal and external reviews into spinal surgery at Temple Street Children's University Hospital. [21949/23]

Question· writtenPQ 178asked

178. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether he is aware of a recommendation from external reviewers to place a senior spinal surgeon from Temple Street Children's University Hospital on leave; and if he is aware of the steps, if any, that were taken to implement that recommendation. [21948/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

178. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether he is aware of a recommendation from external reviewers to place a senior spinal surgeon from Temple Street Children's University Hospital on leave; and if he is aware of the steps, if any, that were taken to implement that recommendation. [21948/23]

Question· writtenPQ 177asked

177. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if all implants used in spinal surgery for patients with spina bifida and spinal muscular atrophy across Temple Street and Crumlin Hospitals are appropriately licensed. [21947/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

177. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if all implants used in spinal surgery for patients with spina bifida and spinal muscular atrophy across Temple Street and Crumlin Hospitals are appropriately licensed. [21947/23]

Question· writtenPQ 83asked

83. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the amount of public money that has been spent to-date in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) defending the actions of a WWETB principal by the senior management team and board members of WWETB against serious accusations of wrongdoing reported from 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21934/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

83. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Education the amount of public money that has been spent to-date in relation to the case of a person (details supplied) defending the actions of a WWETB principal by the senior management team and board members of WWETB against serious accusations of wrongdoing reported from 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21934/23]

Question· writtenPQ 71asked

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of a company (details supplied) offering rates below the minimum wage; if he will instruct the WRC to investigate whether the company is operating outside of regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21892/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 May 2023

71. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he is aware of a company (details supplied) offering rates below the minimum wage; if he will instruct the WRC to investigate whether the company is operating outside of regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21892/23]

Question· writtenPQ 733asked

733. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 654 of 25 April 2023, if she is aware that library staff received an email on 15 March 2023 (details supplied) which confirms that staff have never needed parental consent to place young readers in their appropriate age category, and that they used to have to check the child’s age with the parent before upping their category but never needed consent; if she will instruct local authorities, in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001, to reverse this decision, given that this change appears to be in response to pressure from anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21114/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

733. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 654 of 25 April 2023, if she is aware that library staff received an email on 15 March 2023 (details supplied) which confirms that staff have never needed parental consent to place young readers in their appropriate age category, and that they used to have to check the child’s age with the parent before upping their category but never needed consent; if she will instruct local authorities, in their capacity as library authorities under the Local Government Act 2001, to reverse this decision, given that this change appears to be in response to pressure from anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21114/23]

Question· writtenPQ 727asked

727. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given that the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 appears to place extraordinary power in the sitting Minister in appointing board members and directing public funds in research, and considering this Bill can lead to irrecoverable damages to the research and higher education systems the reason the decision was made to have no consultation process for such an important development in Irish research (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21273/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

727. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science given that the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 appears to place extraordinary power in the sitting Minister in appointing board members and directing public funds in research, and considering this Bill can lead to irrecoverable damages to the research and higher education systems the reason the decision was made to have no consultation process for such an important development in Irish research (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21273/23]

Question· writtenPQ 726asked

726. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, if he considered the under-representation of research and researchers in the arts and humanities and social sciences, given that most western countries have specific funding agencies and programmes for social sciences and humanities research; the reason this Bill appears to have the intention of eradicating them altogether; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21272/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

726. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, if he considered the under-representation of research and researchers in the arts and humanities and social sciences, given that most western countries have specific funding agencies and programmes for social sciences and humanities research; the reason this Bill appears to have the intention of eradicating them altogether; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21272/23]

Question· writtenPQ 725asked

725. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the potential dangers of a commercially driven research system in the name of innovation in the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, if he considered that the national research funding agency will be solely driven by enterprise and industrial initiatives, which will lead to under-investment in all research other than those that may deem to have immediate commercial benefits and the potential for profiteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21271/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

725. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in relation to the potential dangers of a commercially driven research system in the name of innovation in the Research and Innovation Bill 2023, if he considered that the national research funding agency will be solely driven by enterprise and industrial initiatives, which will lead to under-investment in all research other than those that may deem to have immediate commercial benefits and the potential for profiteering; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21271/23]

Question· writtenPQ 604asked

604. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the rules in relation to unhealthy food outlets being located close to schools; if she will introduce a national ban on unhealthy food being sold within 400 m of schools, including transportable retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21305/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

604. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health the rules in relation to unhealthy food outlets being located close to schools; if she will introduce a national ban on unhealthy food being sold within 400 m of schools, including transportable retailers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21305/23]

Question· writtenPQ 469asked

469. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person or body that will be monitoring the footage from CCTV cameras installed at horse racing courses to prevent doping; if the footage will be reviewed daily or just when an incident occurs; how long will footage be stored for; how it will be stored; by whom the footage will be stored; and if he will request a statement from the IHRB Chief Executive Officer in relation to this. [21047/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

469. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person or body that will be monitoring the footage from CCTV cameras installed at horse racing courses to prevent doping; if the footage will be reviewed daily or just when an incident occurs; how long will footage be stored for; how it will be stored; by whom the footage will be stored; and if he will request a statement from the IHRB Chief Executive Officer in relation to this. [21047/23]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on whether it would be appropriate to organise the national and international famine commemoration days on the same day, the third Sunday in May. [21066/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 9 May 2023

309. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her views on whether it would be appropriate to organise the national and international famine commemoration days on the same day, the third Sunday in May. [21066/23]

Question· writtenPQ 214asked

214. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that those currently completing a doctorate in counselling psychology at Trinity College, Dublin will now be the only trainee psychologists without any funding; if he will assure that this issue is rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20939/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2023

214. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health if he is aware that those currently completing a doctorate in counselling psychology at Trinity College, Dublin will now be the only trainee psychologists without any funding; if he will assure that this issue is rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20939/23]

Question· oralPQ 11asked

11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered that free access to shared cars or hourly car library schemes should be part of free public transport; what he anticipates the impact of this could be on reducing private car ownership and use; if this was taken into account by a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20785/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 May 2023

11. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered that free access to shared cars or hourly car library schemes should be part of free public transport; what he anticipates the impact of this could be on reducing private car ownership and use; if this was taken into account by a report (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20785/23]

Question· writtenPQ 309asked

309. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 29 March 2023, if the numbers of thoroughbred horse deaths in 2022 (1,874) and to date in 2023 (375) include horses killed in slaughterhouses; and if he will specify the reason for each killing. [20264/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2023

309. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine further to Parliamentary Question No. 221 of 29 March 2023, if the numbers of thoroughbred horse deaths in 2022 (1,874) and to date in 2023 (375) include horses killed in slaughterhouses; and if he will specify the reason for each killing. [20264/23]

Question· writtenPQ 308asked

308. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of greyhounds exported, rehomed, retained as pets and that died in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, as recorded on Greyhound Racing Ireland's RCÉTS traceability system. [20263/23]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 3 May 2023

308. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of greyhounds exported, rehomed, retained as pets and that died in 2021, 2022 and to date in 2023, as recorded on Greyhound Racing Ireland's RCÉTS traceability system. [20263/23]