Results 861-880 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. McCarthy for his comments on an important topic which we will be pursuing in the coming weeks and months. I propose that the committee go into private session to deal with private agenda items. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: That is what we are doing today in the national Parliament.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: This is Dáil Éireann and the Deputy can question away.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputies for their contributions. I look forward to further discussion on Committee Stage and Report Stage. As engaged as Opposition Deputies were during the debate, they are not in the Chamber to listen to my answers. While critical of the non-attendance of certain Ministers, they head off in a manner that is, to put it mildly, typical. The 21 days for the non-use of vehicles...

Environment (MIscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a).

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: The Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012 was signed into law by the President on 31 October 2012. The effect of the Act is that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform can, by regulation, provide that entities be included under the remit of the Ombudsman. I am advised that the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, under whose remit the Environmental Protection...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I reiterate that a satisfactory mechanism will be found. Decisions may be challenged in the courts or by way of judicial review.

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: He never used the word, "party".

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: Deputy Doherty should quote him accurately.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to participate in this debate on the future of the Europe 2020 strategy. It is an honour and privilege to be here today. It is fitting that the occasion allows me the opportunity to commend once again the very valuable work undertaken by the Joint Committee on European Affairs in contributing last November to the European Commission's public...

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the four Senators for their contributions. Unfortunately, we heard from Sinn Féin the usual point that everything is a disaster, with no suggestions anywhere at all as to what we might do to improve the lot of people of Europe. May I pick up on the last point on which Senator Mullins, Senator Leyden and Senator O'Keeffe touched in their contributions, namely, the issue of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety Strategy (4 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Senator for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets that she is unable to be present due to other business. The Minister is in ongoing contact with the Garda Commissioner regarding a wide range of road safety matters, but the House will appreciate that detailed speed enforcement strategy is principally an operational...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety Strategy (4 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: The first thing I would say to people in those areas if they are repeatedly being caught is "slow down". The reality is that everybody has a part to play in road safety and preventing harm to other users. Excessive or inappropriate speed continues to be a significant contributory factor in the number of serious and fatal injuries we have. The fact that people are being caught speeding does...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety Strategy (4 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: As I said in my initial response, there is the provision for engagement with communities through the Garda to identify areas where there is a further requirement to encourage people to drive more slowly. The introduction of the safety camera network has seen sustained improvements in driver behaviour across speed enforcement zones and in compliance with speed limits. While I have no...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Vice Chairman and other members of the joint committee for inviting me here to be a part of this process. At the outset, I wish to compliment the committee on its work in this area. Committee members visited the UK last week undertaking an extensive programme of engagements. Yesterday, I had a conversation about that with Senator Leyden and also, in the past 20 minutes, with...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Vice Chairman. I have been asked some very extensive questions. I will respond to the question asked by the Vice Chairman and Senator Hayden before I come back to Deputy Durkan's question. Ireland and many other European countries would agree with elements of what the British Government has been discussing. We share its frustration with regard to issues such as better...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: Ireland's relationship with the UK has evolved and become much stronger through our shared membership of the European Union and the equal status we have at various councils and at a political level. The European Union has had a general role in the peace process in a broad range of areas, including by providing financial and other supports. The relationship between Ireland and the UK will...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: Gabhaim mo bhuíochas leis an gCathaoirleach agus as ucht an cuireadh a bheith anseo ar an lá iontach seo. I am pleased to be back again this week, ahead of the General Affairs Council which is due to take place on St. Patrick’s Day and will discuss the European semester 2015. The March General Affairs Council will prepare for the meeting of the European Council which is due...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council: Minister of State at Department of the Taoiseach (10 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: Who said that?