Results 81-100 of 26,922 for speaker:Catherine Murphy

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

Catherine Murphy: In his reply to the question I asked, the Minister mentioned transitional arrangements with regard to the 1989 regulations. The reality is that the 1989 regulations require conciliation as there is a change in conditions of employment in the amendment to which Deputy Costello referred. This is interlinked for that reason. The staff associations withdrew from the meeting precisely because...

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputies Cuffe, Ó Snodaigh, Gregory, Finian McGrath and Connolly, by agreement.

Morris Tribunal: Motion (Resumed). (22 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Once the good name of an organisation is tarnished, the reason for this must be addressed and remedied if confidence is to be rebuilt. When the organisation is one of the cornerstones of democracy, the task is all the more important. As we are told that not only do we have the first and second Morris reports, but that a third will follow, there is clearly cause for concern. It is impossible...

Written Answers — Rail Services: Rail Services (22 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 52: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans for the expansion of service including provision of expanded park and ride facilities, along the western suburban rail corridor in the areas of Leixlip, Louisa, Confey, Collinstown, Maynooth and Kilcock and along the southern suburban rail corridor in the area of Celbridge, Hazelhatch and Sallins; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (22 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 64: To ask the Minister for Transport when it is intended to double the track between Maynooth and Kilcock in order that the frequency of train services can be improved to this rapidly developing area; if the work has been costed; his estimate of the length of time it will take to complete such works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20982/05]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Offences: Road Traffic Offences (22 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 239: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of fines which have been issued for speeding in 2003 and 2004; the locations of such speeding; the overall monetary value of the fines; the amount which remains uncollected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21344/05]

Garda Traffic Corps. (23 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 9: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the promised Garda traffic corps is intended to be additional to the 2,000 promised new gardaí; the way in which the additional gardaí will be factored into the equation of reducing the size of the public sector in accord with the Government's intention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21322/05]

Garda Traffic Corps. (23 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: I welcome the fact that the Garda does not fall under the public service employment embargo because I did not want to see an extra garda at the expense of a speech therapist, for example. Looking at the figures for 2003, there were two Garda divisions where 84,000 speeding fines were applied, while the other four divisions accounted for 73,000 such fines. Accordingly there is a...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will conduct an audit of services for persons with disabilities with a view to seeking a more targeted response by various Departments in areas in which services are most deficient. [21323/05]

Air Navigation and Transport (Indemnities) Bill 2005 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Most people considering this Bill will think of major airlines and airports such as Dublin, Cork or Shannon. Those airports must be up-to-date in the type of security provided there to minimise risk. I know advances have been made in the type of machinery used and monitoring, and that will be important. I note the Bill extends to facilities that do not have the capacity to do that, such as...

G8 Summit and Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (28 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: I welcome this Private Members' motion. When the Government, on behalf of the people, committed to leading the way by allocating 0.7% of GNP in development aid, I believed it was a decision of which we should all feel proud. It gave us the credibility to punch above our weight and consolidated Ireland's position as an honest broker. Just as I felt proud of that decision, I was ashamed when it...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 82: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount that has been awarded to persons in each local authority following the recent introduction of performance indicators; the areas of performance that have been rewarded and the reason therefor; the areas identified that have failed to meet the standard; the action envisaged in respect of these; and if...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (28 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 778: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount paid in bonus payments to staff in local authorities, on a county basis, following the introduction of performance indicators; if he will outline the indicators; the areas of performance that met the standards set and the areas that failed to meet pre-set standards; if reporting of performance by...

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (28 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 94: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the evaluation which is in place in his Department regarding the evaluation considerations contained on page 103 of the national spatial strategy; the additional resources available from his Department to ensure these considerations can be met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21993/05]

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: I received a note yesterday explaining the regulations. I understand changes in the Intoxicating Liquor Act 2000 which removed the restriction on the transfer of licences to any part of the State have led to the establishment of many off-licences in urban areas. Changes to establish necessary planning control over the significant increase in the number of large-scale off-licence premises and...

Planning and Development Regulations: Motion (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: I am not convinced it will solve the problem because although many things are regulated when people make a planning application they often end up getting permission. It will not stop every off-licence so which ones will be stopped and how many? Kildare is an area with significant wetlands. I have a difficulty with what I perceive to be a reactive change rather than a proactive change, in that...

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 19: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of persons who have taken up the rural social scheme; and the number in each county. [22754/05]

Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the amount which has been allocated from the dormant accounts fund on a county basis since its inception; and if all of the funds committed have been spent. [22753/05]

Written Answers — : (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 114: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will seek equality of service from the HSE for front line therapy services such as speech, occupational and physiotherapy; the way in which this might be achieved in view of the fact that the public service embargo is in place and sanctioned positions are in some cases not being advertised because of the embargo....

Written Answers — General Register Office: General Register Office (29 Jun 2005)

Catherine Murphy: Question 115: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children when the scheme to computerise the registers of births, marriages and deaths will be fully operational; and the stage the project is at. [23171/05]