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Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I think we should write to Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board and ask for the reason for the non-compliance with procurement rules.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (23 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I do now. Sorry, I did not see the link. Excuse me.

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: Next are Deputies Joan Collins and McNamara, who are sharing time.

Eviction Ban Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (22 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: Unfortunately, the Minister of State can probably pre-empt what I will say on the matter. I thank People Before Profit for bringing the motion before the House. It is a very important talking point and very concerning to most people. The real question is why we need an eviction ban. We need an eviction ban because the Government has failed to provide adequate housing. It has failed to...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I was to speak in place of Deputy Nolan.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: That is fine.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: Will the Government support this co-operative?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: The farming community will have been a bit disappointed to hear the Taoiseach say earlier that he was not aware of what the price of fertiliser is in the UK per tonne because it has been their talking point for a week. Farmers now realise the only way they as primary producers can ensure the sustainability of their farming income and activity is to have direct input into their cost base and...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Policy (21 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: 80. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the provisions her Department is making to replace funding to the tourism sector, secured through the Immigrant Investor Programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8532/23]

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (15 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: There are two child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, units in Wexford north and south, respectively. Referral rates and acceptance of referrals are very different. CAMHS north with a staffing equivalent of 6.3 whole-time equivalents sees 49% of referrals, while CAMHS south with a staffing rate of 7.3 whole-time equivalents sees 29% of referrals. Both services have only half...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: In 2016, EUROSTAT reported that Ireland has one of the lowest police to population ratios in Europe, with 278 gardaí per 100,000 citizens. That is 40 less than the EU average of 318 per 100,000. Since these 2016 figures were compiled, Ireland is reported to have increased its population to over 5.1 million people as of April 2022. A recent report based on Garda website figures and...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (15 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I appreciate that. While 100 resignations may reflect only 1%, the reality is that if the job was good enough I am not sure we would have any resignations. We need to carry out the exit interviews immediately and we also need to listen to the representative organisations. In County Wexford, Rosslare has seen increased and exponential growth because of Brexit. We have 550,000 passengers...

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Energy Costs and Windfall Taxes: Motion [Private Members] (15 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: We will conduct the debate with respect for both sides. I would prefer if there were no interruptions.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: 858. To ask the Minister for Health the steps his Department is taking to ease current access difficulties to cariban being experienced by expectant mothers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7361/23]

Emergency Housing Measures: Motion [Private Members] (9 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment. I have not had the opportunity to address him in his position. He is a man of some knowledge, having spent a long time in the political sphere. I thank the Labour Party for bringing forward the motion, even though I do not agree with much of it. Nevertheless, we are discussing a very important topic. The reason I do not agree...

Nursing Home Charges and Disability Allowance Payments: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this matter, which is highly concerning. First, I want to commend those who have helped to bring it to light, which has allowed us to discuss it in this fashion today. What is involved here is the State bullying into submission those who could not afford the risk of high legal fees to seek justice and compensation, those who were wrongly charged but...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Chapter 12 - Financial Impact of Cyber Security Attack (9 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I welcome the witnesses. Is it fair to say that Mr. Watt is not the Secretary General of the Department of Health who presided over any of this historical nursing home or disability issue?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Chapter 12 - Financial Impact of Cyber Security Attack (9 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: I think that is a yes-no question. Mr. Watt did not preside over them. How long has he been in his current position?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 38 - Health
Chapter 12 - Financial Impact of Cyber Security Attack (9 Feb 2023)

Verona Murphy: No. For how long has Mr. Watt been Secretary General of the Department of Health?