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Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: The very fact there was an informal discussion is an intrusion in the process. It is pretty much saying that "I would really like to see this person appointed, this is who I favour, before you go and have a look at the other list." Can the Minister tell us what criteria she used following that to evaluate the other people against the person who was the preferred person of the Minister and...

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: So judicial experience, track record - none of that matters. There are no criteria set down for those. How could the Minister possibly evaluate a person for a job if we cannot understand the criteria?

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: I am talking about criteria rather than individuals.

Judicial Appointments Process: Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: There is a scoring system and a mechanism for evaluation for any job one goes for. It is very difficult to figure out how any Supreme Court judge, or any judge, would be appointed in a way that takes account of judicial experience and other relevant experience without some sort of metric. It is apparently being done on an emotional basis as opposed to a rational basis.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 212. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount forgone and-or not collected by the Revenue Commissioners in local property tax by exempted property types in respect of properties purchased in 2013 to 2019 and to date in 2020. [39459/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 292. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to relax the rules regarding extensions to community employment schemes during Covid-19 such as in the case of a person (details supplied); if this is considered on a case-by-case basis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39351/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 326. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when sections of the Parole Act 2019 will be commenced; the reason there has been a delay in commencing sections; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39312/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Information and Communications Technology (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 335. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for replacing the Garda PULSE system; the progress to date on the installation and roll-out of a computer-aided dispatch system in respect of the additional €22 million that was provided for the An Garda Síochána ICT in budget 2021; the progress to date on sources and allocating additional mobile...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 352. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to extend the remit of HIQA to psychiatric units; if so, the timeline involved; if not, if he will consider extending the remit of HIQA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 353. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the expansion of the Lakeview psychiatric unit in Naas; the timelines involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39287/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Wise 2025 Strategy (26 Nov 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 418. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if it is planned that the new agrifood strategy to 2030, which has recently been the subject of public consultation, will replace the current Food Wise 2025 strategy; if so, the reason the Food Wise 2025 strategy is being withdrawn five years early; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39448/20]

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: Many people were looking forward to the lifting of level 5 restrictions, which takes place from today. We all hope it can be done safely. There has been a welcome reduction in Covid numbers but it is fair to say that they are not as low as many of us would have liked. Therefore, there is an even greater challenge in keeping the numbers as low as possible in the coming period. I have heard...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: The Taoiseach acknowledged that the systematic approach within nursing homes is working. When I saw the outbreak, for example, in Naas with which I am very familiar, more than 80 staff were out either due to being directly affected by Covid itself or having to self-isolate. That has a monumental impact on the ability of the hospital to operate. The same would have been the case in...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 113. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and IT firms his Department has engaged to carry out work on its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if disputes over costs ensued; if they were resolved...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 136. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and IT firms his Department has engaged to carry out work on its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if disputes over...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 158. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and IT firms his Department has engaged to carry out work its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the name of a company used to develop essential driver training on behalf of the Road Safety Authority in 2009; the fees paid to the company; if the company has conducted other work for the RSA since 2009; and if the RSA has a policy in relation to former staff engaging in consultancy work which it engages. [40128/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 189. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and information technology, IT, firms his Department has engaged to carry out work its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 230. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and IT firms his Department has engaged to carry out work on its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if disputes over costs ensued; if they were...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Departmental Contracts (1 Dec 2020)

Catherine Murphy: 241. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a schedule of all consultancy firms, accountancy firms, legal firms, project management firms and IT firms his Department has engaged to carry out work on its behalf in 2018, 2019 and to date in 2020; if he will summarise the work they were engaged to do and the full costs of the engagements; if disputes over costs...