Results 441-460 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am not sure the ambassador is in a position to answer the Deputy's final question, which may be a matter for France. I welcome a number of members of the diplomatic corps, specifically the ambassadors of Cyprus, Spain and Argentina, all of whom are very interested in Italy's plans for its Presidency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the ambassador for his very good synopsis of the work programme of the Italian Presidency, which is extremely extensive. The members of the committee, beginning with Deputy Dooley, might have some questions or comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: The committee is in public session. I remind members and those in the gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Joe O'Reilly. The Chairman has asked me to apologise on his behalf to the joint committee, but he will arrive a little later. I welcome His Excellency the ambassador of Italy...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Codes of Conduct (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 179. To ask the Minister for Finance the code that was in place before the Central Bank of Ireland consumer protection code came into effect on 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Appeals (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 388. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for one parent family payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29316/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 571. To ask the Minister for Defence if it is possible for a serving member of the Naval Services to transfer to the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29211/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: My question is similar to those put by Deputy Durkan and Deputy Crowe. We talk about xenophobia and racism, and it is easy to see from the polls where the rule of law is breaking down, on which everybody would agree, but we all have different laws. Is this process simply about ensuring that countries uphold their own laws rather than interfering with those laws? As Deputy Durkan said, we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I remind the Deputy not to identify anybody. I know he is not going to but I say to be sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Deputy. Before I bring in Deputy Bernard Durkan I invite the Cathaoirleach to take the Chair, a position he has earned. I welcome, Deputy Hannigan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. Crabit and invite Mr. Deaglán Ó Briain, principal officer at the Department of Justice and Equality, to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: Before I invite my colleagues to contribute, I have one question that might facilitate others. Is the new framework that was announced in March agreed and operational now, or will other proposals and changes be made? In other words, is Mr. Crabit here to inform us about a process which exists and which governments are putting in place or will further changes be necessary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I apologise on behalf of the Chairman, who is delayed but hopes to join us in due course. I welcome Mr. Emmanuel Crabit, head of the general justice policies and judicial systems unit at the European Commission's Directorate General for Justice. Mr. Crabit is accompanied by Ms Eimear Ní Bhroin, political affairs officer at the European Commission office in Dublin. I also welcome Mr....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Magdalen Laundries (1 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 386. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when payment will be made from the Magdalen laundries compensation fund in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27948/14]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Adoption Legislation (1 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 621. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if legislation is proposed to amend Irish adoption law along similar lines to that in existence in the United Kingdom, specifically with respect to access to information for both mothers and those adopted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27848/14]

State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: I, too, welcome the Bill. While it is predominantly about the independence of Shannon Airport I know having heard the Minister's contribution earlier and having read it that it makes reference to Cork Airport and moves towards its independence. Many of the points made by Deputy Patrick O'Donovan also apply to Cork. Of significant importance has been the focus of the Government on regional...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Outcome of the European Elections: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: I welcome both witnesses. To contradict what the previous speaker said, people are not disengaging more. We had a higher turnout in the elections. It was marginal and still low but it is inaccurate to say there is greater disengagement. It is probably more accurate to say engagement could be greater. While there has been a strengthening of some of the eurosceptic and far-right groups...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Central Bank of Ireland Investigations (24 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: 129. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Financial Regulator was instructed to only investigate irregularities in payment protection schemes prior to 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26587/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: 353. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25833/14]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Historic Towns Initiative (17 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: 404. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with regard to the historic towns initiative, the restrictions on planning permissions; if there any other negative impacts on growing and enlarging a town that has been designated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25958/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (17 Jun 2014)

Dara Murphy: 660. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 108 of 5 June 2014, if he will answer the specific question with respect to different policies between Cork-Kerry and the rest of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25496/14]