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Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: The rulings were issued in 1991 and 2007. Did Revenue check with Brussels whether they constituted or would constitute illegal state aid? How did the deal come about? Was it an approach from Apple or an approach to Apple? Was the IDA involved and was the Government involved? Has the Government looked at the rate at which the Court of Justice of the European Union, CJEU, rulings endorse...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: I asked other questions.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: I asked precise questions.

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: I move amendment No. 3:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann:" and substitute the following:"notes: — that appealing the decision of the European Commission creates uncertainty thereby causing further reputational damage to Ireland; — the decision to appeal the ruling of the European Commission was made without recourse to Dáil Éireann despite there being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 171. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if Irish law requires telecommunications companies to establish the capability to intercept messages transmitted by the company; if so, the legal basis on which such an obligation is imposed; if the costs of such a capability are reimbursed by the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25969/16]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Surveillance Operations (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the Murray review of the law on surveillance of journalists, which was to be completed within three months from January 2016, has been delayed; when it will be completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25998/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Reliefs Application (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 206. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has considered tax breaks for persons or families renting their unoccupied properties to a person or family with an identified social housing need or emergency housing need to facilitate the provision of housing in this current housing emergency; if any income assessment has been carried out where families do not benefit from renting properties as...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: State Aid Investigations (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 314. To ask the Minister for Finance the total estimated cost in relation to the legal challenge to be mounted in appeal to the ruling of the European Commission regarding a company's tax arrangement with Ireland (details supplied); the way this estimate was arrived at; the cost benefit analysis undertaken regarding costs of the appeal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25968/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Legal Costs (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 296. To ask the Minister for Finance the amounts expended on legal fees and associated costs to date on providing a legal team to observe the European Commission's case against a bank (details supplied) when it reached the European Court of Justice; the names of the legal and financial companies contracted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25609/16]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 563. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the communications he has had with the Department of Health in respect of increasing the provision of rental properties, with a view to allowing the release of properties for rent where the properties are held over in respect of capital to underpin fair deal investment in respect of particular persons; his plans to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 1000. To ask the Minister for Health to allow the release of properties for rent where the properties are held over in respect of capital to underpin fair deal investment; his plans to review the rule that these unoccupied properties that cannot be rented to third parties whilst held over for fair deal; if he will establish a scheme where any income in respect of these properties can be...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Competition Authority Investigations (16 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 1698. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the proposed purchase of a company (details supplied) has been referred to the Competition Authority for review; if not, his plans to refer the proposal; the reason for any such decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25967/16]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: The availability of funding, if one breaks it down between capital and current, is critical. Thankfully, the economy is in recovery. If it is going to grow, items such as congestion are significant and should be addressed to have a better recovery. Better use of transport is required. To what extent will there be capacity to push out the capital funding envelope? Transport and housing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: The Minister told us that the public transport company challenges were something that exercised the attention of the Department on an hourly, never mind a daily, basis. He then told us that the management has a role to play in regard to the efficiency of the company. Can he outline to us where he thinks savings will be made in the context of those challenges in order to free up sufficient...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: I assume the sports capital grants will be allocated. In this case, is the Minister examining using a different allocation method to fill the gaps that need to be filled rather than wait for applications to be submitted? In June last year approval was sought for the construction of a national indoor arena, but it has not been forthcoming. The IRFU will not proceed on a basis of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: I want to make one point on this question. The 9% rate also goes to fast food outlets, newspapers, hairdressers and cinemas. It is actually far wider than restaurants and hotels. I do not think that is entirely understood.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 31 - Transport, Tourism and Sport (21 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: Is there any chance of responding to the IRFU question relating to the National Sports Campus?

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 639. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will be provided with the services that are appropriate to their assessment; the other options available and the timeframe involved in the absence of CAHMS providing support; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26819/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 640. To ask the Minister for Health if he will conduct a review of the services in the Kildare area for children presenting with some learning disabilities including ASD DSM V, including assessment of need and availability of psychologists, occupational therapists and waiting time for speech and language therapy; if there are gaps in service, the way in which and when those gaps will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Leave (27 Sep 2016)

Catherine Murphy: 645. To ask the Minister for Health the provision made in terms of workforce planning for maternity cover in front-line therapy services that are positioned in primary care in view of the dominance of women in professions such as speech and language and occupational therapy; if this is not planned, if it is intended to plan for such events; and if he will make a statement on the matter....