Michael Murphy

596. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the total funding allocated in Budget 2026 for the provision of eating disorder services; the breakdown of this allocation, including funding for existing specialist eating disorder teams, funding for the development of new teams, funding for training and professional development of staff, and funding for inpatient and community-based services; the number of whole-time equivalent staff currently funded under this allocation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15988/26]

597. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of persons under 18 years-of-age admitted to adult approved psychiatric centres in 2025 for the treatment of eating disorders due to the unavailability of age-appropriate inpatient CAMHS beds; the average and longest duration of such admissions; whether the Department or the HSE has undertaken any review, audit, or impact assessment of the psycho-social or clinical effects of such admissions on minors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15989/26]

598. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of deaths recorded in 2024 and 2025 in which an eating disorder, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or other specified feeding or eating disorders, was listed as the primary or contributory cause of death; the source of this data; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15990/26]

60. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the statutory fee for the release of a vehicle impounded by An Garda Síochána, currently €125, was last increased; the rationale for the current level of the fee; whether he has received representations from An Garda Síochána regarding concerns that the fee does not act as a sufficient deterrent, particularly in respect of repeat offending by learner drivers; and whether he will consider a review of the fee, including reference to comparable charges in other jurisdictions. [15346/26]

320. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport when the review of the code of best practice for national and regional greenways will formally be commenced by TII; the timeline for its completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14697/26]

321. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the stakeholders TII plans to engage with as part of the review of the code of best practice for national and regional greenways; when such engagement will begin; whether impacted landowners will be formally consulted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14698/26]

322. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the way in which greenway projects continue to proceed in advance of the completion of the review of the code of best practice for national and regional greenways; whether consideration has been given to pausing new developments pending the outcome of that review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14699/26]

323. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the oversight his Department exercises in respect of local authority engagement with landowners affected by proposed greenway developments; whether he is satisfied that meaningful consultation and transparency are being applied consistently across counties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14700/26]

324. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport whether he considers the use of compulsory purchase orders appropriate for the development of greenways and other leisure amenities; the guidance which has been issued to local authorities regarding the use of CPO powers in this context; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14701/26]

325. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of landowners subject to compulsory purchase orders in respect of greenway developments since 2018 who have not yet received compensation; the reasons for the delay in payment; the average timeframe for resolution; and when all outstanding compensation will be discharged [14702/26]

326. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that are applied in the selection and progression of greenway routes; whether these criteria are publicly available; and the measures in place to ensure transparency and accountability in route selection decisions. [14703/26]

376. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department is reviewing the taxation treatment of exchange-traded funds and investment funds, including the eight-year deemed disposal rule and the current exit tax rate; whether consideration is being given to abolishing or reforming deemed disposal, aligning the exit tax rate with the 33% capital gains tax (CGT) rate, permitting the offsetting of losses in a manner consistent with CGT treatment, or introducing a tax-efficient retail savings or investment wrapper; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14492/26]

170. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if she will consider extending the duration of paternity leave in cases of multiple births for example, twins or triplets, in recognition of the additional care and support needs that arise for parents of multiples; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1438/26]

190. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the progress to date in implementing the recommendations of the Night Time Economy Taskforce established in 2020, including specific actions taken across areas such as licensing reform, transport, safety, creative programming, employment supports and data collection; and to outline timelines and responsibilities for outstanding actions. [13195/26]

415. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 324 of 10 February 2026, the details of the sections relating to MIBI and fixed charge notices that have yet to be commenced from the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023; and the proposed date for commencement [12393/26]

1094. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the reason insulin pump therapy is not currently accessible to eligible type 1 diabetes patients attending Tipperary University Hospital, Clonmel; whether this is due to the absence of dietetic support or other staffing deficits; the contingency arrangements in place to support high-risk diabetes patients in the interim; the steps being taken to restore full multidisciplinary diabetes services at the hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11948/26]

1098. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the immediate contingency arrangements now in place for children awaiting community ophthalmology services in south Tipperary, in circumstances where recruitment of a consultant community ophthalmologist has repeatedly failed and the previous postholder has retired; if weekend clinics, private provision, cross-HSE-area referrals, temporary contracting, or emergency outsourcing are currently being utilised; to explain how it is acceptable that 1,449 children under four years of age are on a waiting list, with some waiting since 2021; when children referred in 2023, including named cases already supplied to the Department, will receive appointments; and the urgent intervention she will now direct to ensure children are not left without timely eye care. [11987/26]

179. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the detailed delivery plan, including timelines and key milestones, for the full modular build comprising 14 classrooms and associated facilities to address the accommodation crisis at a school (details supplied); the expected date for the completion of the design and planning stage; and the projected date for delivery and occupation of the new accommodation. [2292/26]

384. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the current number of children on waiting lists for routine public dental services in South Tipperary; the length of time they have been waiting, broken down by waiting time bands; the number of children in South Tipperary awaiting orthodontic assessment and treatment under the HSE; the average and longest waiting times involved; the locations at which HSE-funded orthodontic treatment is currently provided to children from South Tipperary; the number of orthodontists, dentists and dental nurses currently employed by the HSE in the South Tipperary area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11067/26]

180. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the way in which the move from once-off cost-of-living supports to permanent measures has been assessed in terms of its impact on people with disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1615/26]

324. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the sections of the Road Traffic Act 2023 that have not been implemented/commenced to date; the reason for the delays; the regulations that have yet to be brought in; and proposed date for commencement.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9126/26]

536. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the Stage 2B submission made on 13 October 2005 for the additional accommodation project at a school (details supplied); when a decision is expected to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9200/26]

564. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the request submitted by the board of management of a school (details supplied), through its patron, to commence a formal consultation process regarding the transition of the school from an all-girls post-primary school to a co-educational model; when a decision is expected to issue from her Department; the criteria being applied by her Department in assessing such requests; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9418/26]

608. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the current status of the capital works project for a school (details supplied); when a decision is expected on the stage 2A completion certificate recently submitted to her Department; the reasons for the length of time this project has been in the planning pipeline, since 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10037/26]

1160. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the current status and future use of the former St Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir; whether the HSE has undertaken or plans to undertake engagement with local community representatives and campaigners regarding potential health service uses for the site; and if consideration has been given to the suitability of the location for the provision of Level 2 palliative care or other step-down community health services, in line with Sláintecare objectives. [10254/26]