Michael Murphy
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Fine Gael · Tipperary South · serving since 2024-11-29
- Vote recorded in 384 of 401 divisions in the archive
- 130 debate contributions
- 722 parliamentary questions asked
Record timeline
- constituency Tipperary South 2024-11-29 to present
- party Fine Gael 2024-11-29 to present
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2026-06-16 · to Health
987. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health whether a clinical risk assessment has been conducted regarding the closure of the south Tipperary memory clinic; whether delayed diagnosis of dementia and cognitive impairment has been assessed as a patient safety risk; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45683/26]
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2026-06-16 · to Health
988. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Health the way in which the HSE proposes to reduce the backlog of 450 patients awaiting an initial assessment and 168 patients awaiting follow-up appointments at the south Tipperary memory clinic; whether a recovery plan has been developed; the target dates for clearing the backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45684/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Climate
18. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the current average waiting times for applicants to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland warmer homes scheme at each stage of the process, including assessment, survey and completion of works; the number of households currently waiting more than 12 months and more than 24 months, respectively; the measures being taken to reduce these delays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41546/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Climate
42. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment whether he acknowledges the impact that prolonged delays in the warmer homes scheme are having on older persons, low-income families and vulnerable households living in energy poverty; whether additional funding, staffing or contractor capacity will be provided to accelerate delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41547/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Housing
229. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to provide details of all inputs that his Department made prior to the adoption of Regulation (EU) 2024/900; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44741/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
264. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the implications of Ireland’s climate and land-use targets for 2030 for farmers and landowners who have already established forestry plantations; whether existing forest owners will have an entitlement to carbon credits or carbon-related income streams arising from the sequestration provided by their forests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44817/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
265. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether consideration is being given to introducing ongoing support or income mechanisms for owners of non-commercial forests following the expiry of forestry premium payments; and the proposals under consideration in this regard. [44818/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
266. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether his Department has examined forestry replanting obligations in other EU Member States; which Member States permit alternative land use following harvesting in certain circumstances; and if he will provide a comparative assessment of Ireland’s replanting requirements. [44819/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
267. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures which are being taken to ensure forestry is recognised as an integral component of whole-farm planning under the Common Agricultural Policy and future land-use strategies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
268. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of forestry owners affected by ash dieback who were deemed ineligible for support under the reconstitution of ash dieback scheme, by county; the reasons for such exclusions; whether a review of eligibility criteria is under consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44821/26]
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2026-06-11 · to Agriculture
269. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the changes to forestry legislation and associated schemes since 2014 which have affected compensation arrangements for forest disease outbreaks and the treatment of forestry within agricultural support systems; and if he will provide details of those changes. [44822/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Education
861. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Youth if the Department has received a request from the board of management of a school (details supplied) seeking permission to facilitate the establishment of a pre-school service within the school premises; if consideration has been given to the proposal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42699/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Social
1282. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures he is considering to address the sharp reduction in income experienced by many women when they commence maternity leave and move from employment earnings to the maximum maternity benefit payment of €299 per week; whether his Department has examined the introduction of a more comprehensive pay-related maternity benefit scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43874/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Justice
1460. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of meetings of the Standing Committee on the Provision of Coroner-Directed Post Mortem Examination Services held since its establishment in April 2022; the recommendations made by the committee; and the actions taken by his Department arising from those recommendations. [44104/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Agriculture
1508. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the current Government position on the Protection of the Native Irish Honeybee Bill 2021; whether the Government intends to support, amend or otherwise progress the Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43298/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1656. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether the HSE or her Department maintains a national register of current and projected residential housing need for adults with intellectual disabilities; if not, whether consideration is being given to establishing such a register; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43325/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1657. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities currently awaiting residential placements, supported living arrangements or alternative housing supports, broken down by CHO area, age cohort and length of time waiting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43326/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1658. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities currently residing with a parent or primary carer aged over 65 years and over 70 years respectively; whether the Department has undertaken an assessment of future residential need arising from ageing carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43327/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1659. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of emergency residential placements provided for adults with intellectual disabilities in each of the past five years; the average waiting time for such placements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43328/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1660. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of residential places for adults with intellectual disabilities that have been approved or funded but are not currently operational due to staffing shortages, recruitment difficulties, regulatory issues or other factors, broken down by CHO area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43329/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1661. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether a formal transition planning process exists for young people with intellectual disabilities approaching adulthood; the age at which such planning commences; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43330/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1662. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with intellectual disabilities placed in residential settings outside their home county in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43331/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1663. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of new residential places and supported living arrangements for adults with intellectual disabilities delivered in each of the past five years; the number planned for delivery in 2026 and 2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43332/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1664. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the level of capital and current funding provided to Section 38 and Section 39 disability service providers for residential accommodation in each of the past five years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43333/26]
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2026-06-09 · to Children
1665. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has prepared a long-term strategy to meet the residential and housing support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities over the next ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43334/26]