Results 201-220 of 740 for speaker:Gerard Murphy

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: There is a difficulty when a major change like this is introduced at the last minute and when the Opposition is not given time to come up with safeguards that might be used as amendments to ensure this section is improved. Some Ministers abused their powers in the past and some have had tremendous influence over Secretaries General of their Departments. If other safeguards could be added, we...

Written Answers — Dublin Port Tunnel: Dublin Port Tunnel (22 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the huge cost overrun on the Dublin Port tunnel project; the way in which he intends to ensure that the taxpayer does not end up paying for this overrun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21181/05]

Written Answers — Semi-State Bodies: Semi-State Bodies (22 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in introducing private investment into Aer Lingus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21180/05]

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: I move amendment No. 36: In page 13, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: "9.—Notwithstanding any other enactment, where a person has been convicted of the murder or manslaughter of a member of an Garda Síochána, he or she shall not be given preferential treatment while in the custody of the State.". There was extraordinary public disquiet at the prospect of the early release...

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: I welcome the Minister's response. Deputy Jim O'Keeffe's motive in tabling the amendment was that this clear message should emanate from the House in the context of the Garda Síochána Bill. However, if it is more appropriate to another Bill, I am quite willing to accept that.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: The point at issue is whether any body is responsible for oversight of the Garda Síochána and its functions. The Minister said the justice committee has a function in that regard. This was discussed on Committee Stage, when the Minister discovered that the justice committee had slightly more powers than he had realised. The chairman, Deputy Ardagh, pointed out that the terms of reference of...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Finance when tax credit will be granted to a person (details supplied); the amount to be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21707/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 156: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if area aid will be awarded to a person (details supplied); the status of this application. [21697/05]

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 157: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will consider the single payment application for a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [21698/05]

Written Answers — Registration of Title: Registration of Title (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when a dealing will be completed for a person, details supplied. [21729/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a visa application for a person, details supplied, in County Cork. [21731/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a holiday visa application for a person, details supplied, in County Cork. [21732/05]

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding a visa application for a person, details supplied, in County Cork. [21733/05]

Written Answers — Teachers' Remuneration: Teachers' Remuneration (23 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 235: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason arrears were not awarded to teachers. [21739/05]

Written Answers — Nuclear Plants: Nuclear Plants (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 103: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on whether BNFL can be trusted to run the Sellafield plant in Cumbria; if the recent leak at the plant has reduced that confidence further; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22287/05]

Written Answers — Waste Disposal: Waste Disposal (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 59: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will make a statement on his recent policy directions on action against illegal waste activity. [22288/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 149: To ask the Taoiseach the amount of money spent on the renting, leasing or purchasing of demountable, temporary accommodation over the past five years; if his Department arranges this through the Department of Finance; the tendering process which is in operation and the frequency in which it is reviewed; the length of time the arrangement lasts; the average period of renting or...

Written Answers — Departmental Accommodation: Departmental Accommodation (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the amount of money which has been spent on the renting, leasing or purchasing of de-mountable, temporary accommodation over the past five years; if her Department arranges this through the Department of Finance; the tendering process which is in operation and the frequency in which it is reviewed; the length of time the...

Written Answers — Office of the Chief State Solicitor: Office of the Chief State Solicitor (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 309: To ask the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Question No. 336 of 21 June 2005, the length of time the dispute is ongoing; and when the Chief State Solicitor's office expects the situation to be clarified. [22444/05]

Written Answers — Departmental Accommodation: Departmental Accommodation (28 Jun 2005)

Gerard Murphy: Question 313: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount of money which has been spent on the renting, leasing or purchasing of de-mountable, temporary accommodation in the past five years; if his Department arranges this through the Department of Finance; the tendering process which is in operation and the frequency in which it is reviewed; the length of time the arrangement lasts; the...