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Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Direct Provision Centres (26 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: Yes, and moving people in situations such as in this case where the HSE was aware of a Covid case but the Department of Justice and Equality was not told. Where is the chain of command? Who made this decision?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Direct Provision Centres (26 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I was really trying to deal with issues in this Covid environment. Who in the HSE is responsible for communicating in a situation where there is a Covid positive case in a hotel? Who was responsible for notifying the Department of Justice and Equality in this situation, where it was known that it was also a direct provision centre?

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response: Congregated Settings: Direct Provision Centres (26 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: Really, a line would have done. I did not need a big long reply that really did not answer my question. It does not appear very clear what the line of communication is. Could somebody communicate with me in writing to tell me what the line of communication is in a situation where there is a Covid positive case? Who has responsibility to notify the Department of Justice and Equality with...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to say something on the briefing as silence is consent. I am of the same opinion that we require a commitment that there will be a full briefing. This is a huge sum and we must be fully apprised of it, and in good time, before people can debate the issue.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: The decision tomorrow will be to give the permission of the House in relation to the Revised Estimates. There is scope to make subsequent changes. We need to properly understand that in advance of tomorrow's debate. That is why there must be an absolute commitment to a briefing. None of us wants to hold this business up. We all understand its importance. None of us sees this as normal....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I believe most people would have expected a change as a consequence of the correspondence last week. That this has not happened is a problem. This was discussed in detail at the Business Committee. There is deep unease that there are two sets of rules depending on who one is, and that we expect people to do an eight-hour shift where the same sorts of issues do not impact. I do not want...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I find this really abnormal and I think it is a very bad look. At the outset of this crisis it is fair to say that normal politics was parked. Almost everyone sought a political consensus on decisions, which were underpinned by solid medical and scientific advice. It worked well because we all understood that the advice was coming from NPHET and was designed to save lives and protect...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Banking Sector (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 67. To ask the Minister for Finance the communication there has been with a bank (details supplied); when it will be possible to recommence valuations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7666/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Infrastructure (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 97. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the income received from each current, former or decommissioned Garda station, site and or building that has a telecom and or communications mast on-site that leases space on that mast to companies to use and or take a fixing on in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020 by location and company that pays a subscription for its lease on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Maternity Hospital (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 486. To ask the Minister for Health if the land earmarked for the development of the new national maternity hospital will be owned by the State or by a charitable organisation and leased by the State (details supplied); if it is leased, the terms and duration of the lease; the implications of the potential expiry of such a lease in respect of value for money in capital expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 554. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which his attention and the attention of the HSE was drawn to the movement of the 70 international protection applicants that were previously residing at a hotel (details supplied) to two other dedicated centres on 18 and 19 March 2020; the steps taken by him and the HSE on foot of their attention being drawn to same; and if he will provide a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 773. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the risks associated with the issuing of driver licences without applicants sitting the driver test have been evaluated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7448/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services Data (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 818. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the orders made for rolling stock, carriages and engines for Irish Rail; if no orders have been placed, the reason therefor; if orders have been placed, the number of each ordered; when the orders were confirmed; the delivery date; the individual and total costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7784/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 943. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the changes she plans to make to the Covid-19 payment; if she is considering changes for those returning to work following maternity leave; if she is considering changes for those that have underlying health conditions in which their workplace is open; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7396/20]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Cycling Facilities Funding (27 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 1061. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if an allocation has been made to Kildare County Council for a recycling facility in Celbridge, County Kildare; if so, when same occurred; the amount involved; if not, the outstanding issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7786/20]

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: This is the third time this week I find myself talking to a very nice set of curtains and a couple of television screens and it does not feel any better the more I do it. I am sure the Minister would rather be in the Chamber than the committee room. I wish to record my appreciation for the work that was done in getting those two payments up and running so quickly. I thank the staff in the...

Estimates for Public Services 2020 (Resumed) (28 May 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I appreciate that. I need to ask some further questions. If rent assistance is the primary focus, more resources are required because it is picking up the slack for the work that would have been done by local authorities through housing assistance payments. Many people who have never experienced unemployment are contacting me and asking questions about their rent. Those people never...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Murphy: It is welcome that a task force is to be set up for the recovery of this particular sector. It is probably one of the most exposed sectors in terms of the impact of Covid-19. I welcome the fact that a representative from the trade unions will be included but there is a wide range of opinion within trade unions. It is wildly different for a person who is an airline pilot represented by the...

Covid-19 (Transport, Tourism and Sport): Statements (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Murphy: What does that mean?

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Representative Organisations (3 Jun 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 4. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when a decision will be made regarding permitting the affiliating of the Defence Forces to a union (details supplied); the reason this decision has been delayed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8740/20]