Results 761-780 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I apologise on behalf of the Chairman, who is delayed but hopes to join us in due course. I welcome Mr. Emmanuel Crabit, head of the general justice policies and judicial systems unit at the European Commission's Directorate General for Justice. Mr. Crabit is accompanied by Ms Eimear Ní Bhroin, political affairs officer at the European Commission office in Dublin. I also welcome Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. Crabit and invite Mr. Deaglán Ó Briain, principal officer at the Department of Justice and Equality, to make his opening remarks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: Before I invite my colleagues to contribute, I have one question that might facilitate others. Is the new framework that was announced in March agreed and operational now, or will other proposals and changes be made? In other words, is Mr. Crabit here to inform us about a process which exists and which governments are putting in place or will further changes be necessary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I remind the Deputy not to identify anybody. I know he is not going to but I say to be sure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Deputy. Before I bring in Deputy Bernard Durkan I invite the Cathaoirleach to take the Chair, a position he has earned. I welcome, Deputy Hannigan.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (3 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: My question is similar to those put by Deputy Durkan and Deputy Crowe. We talk about xenophobia and racism, and it is easy to see from the polls where the rule of law is breaking down, on which everybody would agree, but we all have different laws. Is this process simply about ensuring that countries uphold their own laws rather than interfering with those laws? As Deputy Durkan said, we...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Codes of Conduct (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 179. To ask the Minister for Finance the code that was in place before the Central Bank of Ireland consumer protection code came into effect on 1 July 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29456/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Appeals (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 388. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for one parent family payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29316/14]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Staff (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 571. To ask the Minister for Defence if it is possible for a serving member of the Naval Services to transfer to the Army; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29211/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: The committee is in public session. I remind members and those in the gallery to ensure their mobile phones are switched off, as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment. Apologies have been received from Deputy Joe O'Reilly. The Chairman has asked me to apologise on his behalf to the joint committee, but he will arrive a little later. I welcome His Excellency the ambassador of Italy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the ambassador for his very good synopsis of the work programme of the Italian Presidency, which is extremely extensive. The members of the committee, beginning with Deputy Dooley, might have some questions or comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am not sure the ambassador is in a position to answer the Deputy's final question, which may be a matter for France. I welcome a number of members of the diplomatic corps, specifically the ambassadors of Cyprus, Spain and Argentina, all of whom are very interested in Italy's plans for its Presidency.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am delighted the Chairman is present so I can take my place and ask my questions. I will be brief as the ambassador has many questions to answer. He mentioned the simplification of institutions, something he might tease out. This committee is seeking submissions on the Europe 2020 strategy, an issue to which the programme has given considerable space, and will focus on it after the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (15 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 319. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an internship extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31554/14]

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Fatalities (17 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl, with whom I served on committees and had other interactions, for his kind words. I know he has a great interest in this area on which there tends to be much more consensus than is the case in other areas. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of the tragic deaths of Private Derek Smallhorne and Private Thomas Barrett, who served their country as...

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Fatalities (17 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: There is no dispute there. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl is correct about justice delayed. Some 34 years is, by any estimation, a significant period. What we have now for the first time is, perhaps, some movement. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl mentioned the desire to unite. There has been unity of purpose, not only in this House but from successive governments, to see that justice is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: It was, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: It is a great privilege for me to come back as Minister of State to the committee, the membership of which I very much enjoyed. I know the members personally and very well. This is an excellent committee, which functions with a strong sense of agreement. I wish Fiona well in her new job and thank the many members of the diplomatic corps who are here today for the support they have given...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: Could the Deputy repeat the last question?