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Developments in the Eurozone: Statements (Resumed) (2 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Deputy Sean Fleming described the current crisis as financial as opposed to political in nature. We are experiencing a financial crisis that was born out of a particular political model, namely, a neoliberal model with light touch regulation that was predicated on the values of individualism and had greed at its core. Speculators took risks and were supposed to lose because those who lose...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: A number of members of the Technical Group submitted requests under Standing Order 32 yesterday on the issue of the Anglo Irish Bank bond. Those matters were ruled out of order, despite the fact that they were of specific importance, were in the public interest and required urgent consideration. We are seeking to discover why they were ruled out of order, particularly as they complied with...

Order of Business (3 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Of course they were not aimed at private operators.

Social Welfare Code: Motion (Resumed) (3 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: The design of the social welfare system is part of the problem. There are many poverty traps with which we are all familiar. The design of the system rewards a certain type of behaviour. The structural aspects need to change in tandem with the eradication of social welfare fraud; for example, if a person on social welfare makes application for a medical card and gives two different...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 53: To ask the Minister for Health if he could, in view of the reductions in patient services at both acute and non-acute hospitals across the country, outline to Dáil Eireann which hospitals have been assigned to cover the gap in service provision at each of the affected hospitals; the additional measures that have been put in place to help cover the gap in service provision; if...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Health if the changing geographical spread of the population made clear in Census 2011 is being taken into account in his calculations when seeking to ensure equal access to medical service provision across the country; if so, if he will detail such calculations; the practical decisions that have been made as a result; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 103: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will be meeting with representatives from civil society and human rights groups during his upcoming visit to Moscow to chair a meeting of the joint economic commission between Ireland and Russia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33331/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 533: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide detailed figures on the treatment services available from the Health Service Executive for persons with addiction problems, including alcohol and substance addictions; if he will provide a breakdown on those services on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33113/11]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 534: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide detailed figures on the treatment services available from private practitioners and service providers for persons with addiction problems, including alcohol and substance addictions; if he will provide a breakdown on those services on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33114/11]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputy Clare Daly. While I do not oppose the Bill, I do not see it as the be-all and end-all. I have a difficulty with competition, given the big failures in the banking sector and the housing market. This demonstrates that competition without regulation is likely to produce horrific results. The Bill has great limitations and has been produced because of the...

Uncovered Credit Institutions (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for discussion. I have come across a number of business people who are trying to sustain the jobs of those they employ in the face of heavy-handed activity by some banks. I wish to focus in particular on banks that are not covered by the guarantee. What can the Minister do about such practices? I will cite examples from my constituency,...

Uncovered Credit Institutions (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: The phrase that struck me is: "in the best interests of customers". I fully accept a bank is entitled to seek the repayment of the loan taken out but, in the case I outlined, in respect of which there was a requirement to pay for a report in spite of the business concerned having been hard pressed, there was no obligation on the lender to act in the best interest of the company by...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: May I share time with Deputy Mattie McGrath?

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: This Bill should fit into a superstructure, namely, the climate change Bill. I regret that the publication of that Bill has been postponed. One element of the Government may have been enthusiastic about including the Bill in the programme for Government, but it has not been endorsed wholeheartedly. This is regrettable. It is important that the heads of the Bill are published so we can see...

Written Answers — Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 17: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he was consulted in advance of a decision (details supplied) to abandon a legislated emissions reduction plan; if he proposes any new domestic emissions reduction strategies within his own Department in order to help achieve the long term goal of a reduction of 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland by 2030 set by the...

Written Answers — Freedom of Information: Freedom of Information (9 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Health the reason no response, reply or acknowledgement has ever been issued in response to a letter concerning a matter of extreme importance and sensitivity which was sent to the office of the chief executive officer of the Health Service Executive (details supplied) via registered post, fax and email; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: There certainly are positives aspects to this Bill, such as opening up the General Medical Services scheme to a wider group of doctors. However, one concern I have is I honestly fail to discern a coherent approach to the issue of primary health care, and many others have made precisely the same point on areas that are not areas of advantage. There is no framework to provide some certainty...

Written Answers — Overseas Development Aid: Overseas Development Aid (10 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 51: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide figures for the State's contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees for the year to date and for 2010; the projected contribution in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33929/11]

Written Answers — Tax Yield: Tax Yield (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 49: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the fact that the approximate collective incomes of the 300 wealthiest Irish citizens rose to €57 billion in 2011 from €50 billion in 2010, he can outline to Dáil Éireann a corresponding rise in Exchequer taxation returns from this group over the same period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34389/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Finance if, in view of the failure of the domicile levy introduced in Budget 2010 to adequately realise its projected return for the Exchequer this year, he is considering making any revisions to the levy to ensure compliance; if so, the nature of these revisions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34390/11]