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Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: How are they linked to Russia?

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: The motion will allocate €80 million of public funds to the horse and greyhound racing industry for "business, financial and development plans". It increases the cumulative limit in funds to over €1.1 billion. We understand 80% will be allocated to horse racing and 20% to greyhound racing. These funds are linked to the revenue received from the gambling industry and excise...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homelessness Strategy (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on her Department's actions in respect of the record levels of child homelessness; her views on the long-term impact on those children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40122/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 60. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures being taken by her Department regarding socially and economically disadvantaged young adults; her views on the levels of poverty and homelessness among young adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40121/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Capabilities (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the European Commission's proposals for a common EU military research and development fund and common military procurement fund; his further views on the use of EU institutions for military purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39831/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Security Strategy (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the establishment of a joint EU military headquarters; his further views on the increased militarisation of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39832/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Treaties (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on Ireland's tax treaties with developing countries; his further views on a Eurodad report (details supplied) which shows that Ireland's tax treaties have, on average of EU states, introduced the highest amount of reductions of developing country tax rates; his views on the impact this has on tax takes in developing countries; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Avoidance (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on reported dramatic increases of so-called sweetheart deals between states and corporations to minimise tax in the EU and, in particular, in Luxembourg and Belgium (details supplied); his further views on whether such facilitation of aggressive tax planning and avoidance is negative; if he will support measures at an EU level to prevent these...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance if the unemployment benefits paid to former staff of the EU institutions under article 29(a) staff regulations of officials of the European Communities are subjected to PRSI and USC in view of the fact they are on unemployment benefit which is normally exempted when paid by the State; if those persons in receipt of this EU unemployment benefit can avail of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 517. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to provide a consultant to deal with chronic fatigue syndrome; if plans are in place to open a HSE clinic or unit specialising in the illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40044/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 202. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided for Cheeverstown House each year for the past five years; if the funding model has changed in this period; if additional funds have been provided to fund renovations to respite care wards since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39361/16]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I am afraid there is nobody on any island who has the right to vote for me. I am sure they would if they could. We support this Bill. We welcome the fact that the Government said it will not oppose it and that it agrees with it. I hope it will be implemented as soon as possible. What is at stake is equality and democratic rights. In this day and age, when it is not necessary to have...

Topical Issues Debate: EU Issues (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I have zero confidence that the political establishment across Europe will learn any of the lessons from this. As stated by Wolfgang Münchau:Some revolutions could have been avoided if the old guard had only refrained from provocation. There is no proof of a "let them eat cake" incident. But this is the kind of thing Marie Antoinette could have said. It rings true. The Bourbons were...

Topical Issues Debate: EU Issues (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: It has been a very bad year for the political establishment in Europe. Former Prime Minister, David Cameron, is gone as a result of the impact of the result of the referendum on Brexit. President Francois Hollande will be gone as a result of his unpopularity as he is unable to stand even for the primary of the Parti Socialiste in France. Now, Prime Minister Renzi, the fresh-faced figure...

Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he received an invitation to the United Nations climate change conference in Marrakesh in the second week of November 2016. [36040/16]

Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I understand the Minister attended the climate change conference in Marrakesh, COP 22. I ask him for a report of what happened there. I understand afterwards the Minister promised to set out a roadmap to transition to a low-carbon economy. I ask him to outline how that will happen.

Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: This is the No. 1 crisis of humanity. It threatens our planet and all of our people. Some 150,000 people die every year linked to climate change. What will be different this time? Last year the Taoiseach went to Paris and told the world Ireland was committed to addressing climate change. He said, "I hope that we are serious about putting in place a legally binding agreement on climate...

Other Questions: Climate Change Negotiations (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: For many of us it is horrifying that the world's most important political post is about to be held by a climate-change denier, Donald Trump, who has threatened to pull out of the Paris Agreement, pull out of the UN Framework on Climate Change, and has promised to increase fossil fuel production and as part of that drive, fracking. Did the Minister have discussions with any US...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I am sorry for missing the presentation but I have it in front of me. Obviously Mr. Hession stated neither the Minister for Finance nor the Government had taken a position on a CCCTB at this point. That might be formally true, but one does not get a sense of enthusiasm for the CCCTB from the witnesses or the Government. Is that a fair comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: Is that because essentially Ireland is a corporate tax haven because the Government and the Department of Finance are well aware that corporations book profits in Ireland that are not made in Ireland because of CCCTB would cut across some of that activity?