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European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Dara Murphy: I add to the comments made by the Taoiseach and many Deputies this morning in expressing my deep sadness and shock at the terrible news of explosions in Brussels this morning and the reported high level of loss of life. This was a deliberate attack on the capital of the European Union, the citizens of Europe and democracy all over the world. Our thoughts are with the victims and those...

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Could I add a point? Our independent Ceann Comhairle was aware that this had gone awry somewhat and he made a suggestion as to what should happen.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Is it possible that what was suggested can happen within the timeframe?

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to address the House on this very important issue. Given the exceptional ties that bind our two islands together, the issue of the UK's relationship with the European Union is of fundamental and critical importance to us in Ireland. Our two countries are bound by uniquely close economic, social, political and other connections. Furthermore, from a...

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: We discussed health yesterday.

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: The money is going directly to the refugees.

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Germany has taken in 1 million refugees for all its talk.

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: I am very pleased to contribute to this afternoon's debate. I thank the spokespersons on European affairs and the other Deputies who have spoken already. It is fair to say the speeches we have heard have reflected the unanimous support in this country for the humanitarian approach that has traditionally been taken by Ireland over many decades and have acknowledged that many people from this...

Pre-European Council: Statements (21 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: I will start by addressing the request from Deputy Ryan for a briefing from the Department. It would of course be the Department of Justice and Equality and we will see that it takes place and that it is in contact. Many of the Members present would be European affairs spokespersons for their parties. Perhaps it might be up to each party to see who they would send. We will make sure that...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is not true.

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is with sadness and regret that I find myself here, among many other Members, discussing the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. This was not the referendum outcome the Government wanted or campaigned for, nor was it wanted by the other 26 members of the European Union. Nevertheless, we fully respect that this decision has been taken by the UK electorate. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (28 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: The general position is that the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 apply to personal images recorded by means of video cameras unless the recording activity relates to an individual's own personal, family or recreational activities. The recording of images in public places is, therefore, generally covered by data protection legislation. Useful material on this issue is available on the...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (Resumed) (30 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Deputy for his kind words. I also congratulate him on his appointment as Chairman of the European Union affairs committee. It has worked very well on a cross-party basis and I know it contains Deputy Haughey for Fianna Fáil and Deputy Crowe for Sinn Féin along with others. It is important it gets up and running because we need to act collectively.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (5 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: The position is that the primary purpose of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003, which transpose the Council of Europe's Data Protection Convention (1981) and the EU's Data Protection Directive (1995) into our national law, is to ensure protection of the personal data of individuals. The Acts apply to all processing of personal data, including collection, use, sharing, disclosure and...

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, lines 7 and 8, to delete “adopting mother, sole male adopter” and substitute “relevant adopting parent”. I propose to discuss amendments Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, 9 to 13, inclusive, 16 to 24, inclusive, 27 and 28 together. The proposed amendments are necessary to give the right to paternity leave to male same-sex couples that adopt....

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: I can address that.

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Deputy. I apologise, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I should also have congratulated you. I look forward to working with you. Stillbirth is covered by the Bill. The term "confinement" ensures any father whose child is stillborn after 24 weeks is entitled to the benefit. I will personally pass the Deputies' observations on communication to the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice...

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: Written confirmation of what I have said will be forthcoming and I will personally talk to the Minister this evening or in the morning to ensure it happens.

Paternity Leave and Benefit Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jul 2016)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 2:In page 6, to delete line 30 and substitute the following:“ “day of placement” means the day on which a child who is, or is to be, adopted is placed physically in the care of the relevant adopting parent with a view to the adoption of the child or, in the case of an intercountry adoption effected outside the State where the child has not previously...