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Response to the Aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Statements (23 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Everybody acknowledges that this was a major natural disaster which caused significant loss of life. That is the most important concern we should have. Second, what must be acknowledged is the heroism being demonstrated not only by those who are risking their lives and health trying to reduce the contamination from the Fukushima nuclear plant but also by those who are working at search and...

Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: This is a temporary measure which is designed to fill a gap until September. I was in favour of the primary legislation so I will be supporting the Bill. It is strange that it has taken until now to introduce this worthwhile item of legislation. In the context of this and other Bills, I will be seeking to evaluate how their provisions will be applied. Too often we are told that there are...

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance when he intends to reform the universal social charge; and if he intends to introduce a tapered approach above the €4,000 threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5599/11]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he plans to take in relation to responding to high illiteracy rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5597/11]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that primary schools in County Kildare have the highest class sizes in the country; if he plans to deliver a more equitable approach to the allocation of resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5598/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant scheme for the remediation of homes affected by pyrite in cases when all other remedies have been exhausted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 63: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to regulate the quarry industry in view of the problems encountered with pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5615/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 64: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will introduce to ensure adequate consumer protection is provided to those purchasing a home in view of the inadequacy of the Home Bond guarantee in relation to pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5616/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will introduce to amend the system of insurance bonds which are required by local authorities in advance of a development commencing. [5617/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 66: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his views on the introduction of a local authority certification process following the implementation of flood alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5618/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend the local government performance indicators to include a set of indicators around the completion and taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to commence a new process in relation to the reform of local government; the process he intends to use; the time line involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5620/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the mechanism he will use to bring back responsibility for decision-making to him from the Health Service Executive; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5621/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for those seeking services from Beechpark Services; if those waiting times are acceptable to him; the way he intends to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5622/11]

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make changes or withdraw circular 0019/2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5710/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 148: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he will deal with the local authority housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5700/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if a decision has been made regarding funding for an organisation (details supplied); if a further extension will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5817/11]

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputies Mattie McGrath, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Healy, Clare Daly and Luke 'Ming' Flanagan. In my contribution, I will pose questions where I feel I need to be satisfied about conflicts. One of the roles of an Opposition Deputy is to hold the Government to account. As a consequence, I have questions for Fine Gael about those conflicts. I also have some questions...

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: One of the main questions I was asked on doorsteps during the general election was what exactly this charge is for. While most people do not like paying taxes, they accept tax has to be collected for the day-to-day running of the State and to fund health, education and local authority services. However, they expect their taxes to be used in a way that achieves value for money. Most people...

School Staffing (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this serious matter on behalf of some of the weakest people in society. While the issue relates to people in my constituency, the consequences of this decision go beyond St. Raphael's special school in Celbridge, County Kildare. This Friday, a total of 4.5 special needs assistants will be made redundant from the school....