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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Institutions (9 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 53. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a research project has been commissioned on sexual harassment in third-level institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22604/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (9 Sep 2020)

Verona Murphy: 58. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a new Wexford campus as part of the Technological University for the South-East Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22601/20]

Perjury and Related Offences Bill [Seanad] 2018: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I believe this Bill is very relevant and will have a significant impact on people's decisions when contemplating an action through the legal system in the future. SMEs ranging from haulage operators to crèches, community and voluntary groups, GAA, soccer and sports clubs, hotels, clubs, pubs and restaurants are dealing with the lack of insurance reform every day. Their unsustainable...

Future of School Education: Motion [Private Members] (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I was about to congratulate the Minister on her appointment but, as she has left the Chamber, I will do so another time. The Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, might pass on my congratulations. I think there are issues related to this motion that have always been there but are now accepted because of Covid-19. If returning to school were a wound, the issue would be regarded as septic...

Residential Tenancies and Valuation Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the Bill. In the first instance, I would like to stress that the rental market in Ireland is a critical component of the housing market. There are people living in private rented accommodation who do not wish to be there. They are obliged to rent as there is no alternative. There are individuals who are eligible for social housing who are in private...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ports Development (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. To be clear, there was a requirement for a daily service to mainland Europe pre-Brexit, not just after Brexit has happened, which will circumvent the land bridge and the need for many customs operations. Although those systems are in place and will be ready, the process has done nothing for investment in the port itself. The figure of €30...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ports Development (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I appreciate the Minister of State is new to the portfolio and I congratulate her and wish her every success in the future. I would like to draw her attention to the need for investment in Rosslare Europort, which is Ireland's most strategic port in relation to accessing the European mainland once the UK leaves the EU, and currently. The landbridge will become defunct for the hauliers and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to consult with the National Transport Authority on the many issues in relation to taxi and limousine vehicle licensing, in view of the deferred Covid-19 reopening map in which many operators are expected to renew vehicle licences when those taxi and limousine vehicles are non-operational due to ongoing restrictions; and if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the industry specific financial supports that will be made available to licensed travel agents and tour operators in view of the major Covid-19 recommended travel restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18922/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Fire Stations (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 360. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when funding in respect of the new fire station in New Ross, County Wexford will be signed off on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18916/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 429. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills her plans for the school transport system to ensure social distancing on school buses; if additional buses will be made available to the scheme; if each applying student will be guaranteed a bus seat; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18919/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 535. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a definitive plan on the reopening of schools will be made available to students and parents to allow for planning of childcare supports and school transport plans, in particular with school transport providers presently looking for payment for the school year 2020-2021 and supported home schooling when needed; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 430. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of students that availed of the school transport system 2019-2020 in County Wexford; the number of students that made applications; the number of students that were unsuccessful in their application in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18920/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 542. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to extend the school transport deadline for payments for the new 2020-21 school term in view of the fact that parents are being asked for full payment by the end of July 2020 to secure bus seats for their children when there is much uncertainty regarding the new school year and format; and if she will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 627. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason the rerating of the pandemic unemployment payment for self-employed persons does not take into account the person’s income at the time immediate to Covid-19 closures; the additional supports which will be available to the self-employed whose businesses remain closed but still generate running expenses by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (28 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 811. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the additional measures and sentences she plans to introduce the counteract the growing trend of stolen animals; the current fines and prison sentences aligned to the theft of family animals; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18918/20]

Health (General Practitioner Service and Alteration of Criteria for Eligibility) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: I am sharing time with Deputy Peter Fitzpatrick. No one could say anything other than that this Bill is welcome, but there are some concerns I wish to raise in order that we might ensure the success of its implementation for all concerned. The Bill provides for free GP care for under 13s on a phased basis. I would like to add a note of caution on its introduction date, phasing in and the...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: Rosslare Europort is acknowledged as Ireland's most strategic port. It was made a border inspection post second only to Dublin because of this. However, no Government has applied for it to have tier 1 status so that it can access financial supports from the EU for infrastructural development in line with its strategic position. The programme for Government of 2016, under the heading about...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: On the Taoiseach's comments about ownership, it is not an obstacle to something like applying for tier 1 status. Given that applying for tier 1 status for Rosslare was in the 2016 programme for Government, I think it should be re-entered into the current programme for Government. I remind the Taoiseach that Foynes did not meet the requirements either. It was intimated that it was more to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Jul 2020)

Verona Murphy: 121. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to address the six-month waiting list for driver theory tests in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17173/20]