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Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I do not know why the Minister is telling me this.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Not me.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Yes, it is a technical group.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I am.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: It is not a political party.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Was I overcharged?

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: It was not €23 for a 1,700 cc engine.

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if in relation to his stated aim of attempting to fill the skills gap that exists in the technology industry, he intends to advance proposals that will ensure the bulk of jobs available will go to domestic workers rather than recruiting directly from abroad; if he will identify similar skills gaps that exist in other sectors, if any; and...

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Only a few weeks ago an article in the media stated that we may well be losing out on foreign direct investment due to concern about some of the gaps here in this sector. Essentially, the ICT plan is in place. What are the timelines to bring through the kind of numbers so as not to send out such a signal that we may be open for business but there is an inadequate supply of such skills...

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: On the link between education and availability, for example, the increase in the pupil-teacher ratio at PLCs, which is an important entry route for some into third level, will reduce the number of courses. Although I do not know whether it will impact on the ICT area, would the Minister have had a discussion with the Minister for Education and Skills about that type of issue because there is...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Copyright Legislation Review (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the work of the Copyright Review Committee; when the final report of the Committee is to be expected; the number of submissions received by the Committee; the way he intends to respond to the report once it is delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9033/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Planning Issues (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if there is an obligation upon local authorities to comply with the provisions set out in Department Circular PL07/12 regarding telecommunications antennae and support structures guidelines; if so, the penalties that exist for non-compliance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9307/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Housing Statistics (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an up to date list of the number of people on local authority waiting lists for each local authority broken down by the length of time spent on each list according to the following time patterns: up to three months, three to six months, six to twelve months, one to two years, two to three years, three to...

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: This is my first opportunity since last week to publicly acknowledge the apology by the Taoiseach. It is fair to say that if the day the report was published was a low point, the apology last week was a high point and is to be commended. It must, however, be underpinned by the action promised. Many of those involved are older women, and if they are to take advantage of the few comforts...

State Forestry: Motion [Private Members] (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I thank the United Left Alliance Members for putting forward this motion, which I am happy to support. The sale of harvesting rights to Coillte will have a detrimental effect that is far more costly to us than any up-front income could ever offset. Coillte is an example of a strategically important asset that offers several major benefits to the Irish economy and environment. However,...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Marine Resources (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will list the marine energy testing facilities currently in operation in Irish waters; the extent to which each of these projects are funded by the Irish State or other States; if there are any marine energy projects currently under consideration which may require State support; if the State is in a position to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the income the State receives from telecommunications companies in exchange for the siting of telecommunications masts on land space at Garda stations in each year since the arrangement was begun; the terms under which the masts were allowed to be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9819/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in relation to public sector reform, he will clarify the assessments and cost benefit analyses that have been undertaken into the non-payroll area of expenditure to identify efficiencies such as enhancing IT capabilities, reducing rental payments where possible, developing shared services and so on; the savings which have been achieved...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Garda Vetting Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays persons on community employment schemes are experiencing in having Garda vetting applications processed; the total number of persons who have not been able to participate on a community employment scheme due to the failure of vetting to be completed in a timely manner; if she has highlighted such...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of any future plans by EirGrid to construct high-capacity transmission lines in western Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9807/13]