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Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: I remember when the Minister of State was on the other side of the House and would not have said half of that.

Maternity Leave and Benefit: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: It is no small thing to deliver a baby. While that statement may seem obvious, the enormity of childbirth creates a degree of trauma, which is sometimes lost on people. It is fine when everything goes well but an unexpected development, for example, a premature birth with considerable medical intervention, adds significantly to this trauma. I should correct two statements made by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: We all need to take an evidence-based approach to this issue. I want to address a number of issues. A huge number of people want to be compliant but very often what they do not want is to be caught. A question commonly raised is about people who are caught the morning after who believe they are compliant but who may be taking medication or even used mouthwash. Zero may be the Minister's...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: It may be that there were other circumstances associated with some of those fatalities and serious injuries. If we are looking at evidence, we should be sure about that evidence. I know that when a fatality occurs, the Garda comes to the scene and a very detailed analysis is done. Gardaí will do co-ordinates to be sure of the exact location, whether it is daylight, if the road is wet,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: The point I was making was about a level of zero.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: I read all that and I do not dispute it. Perhaps I did not make myself clear. I am asking what are the components of that particular table. Is it only alcohol or were other things tested for? According to those statistics, it seems that driving is more risky with lower BAC levels than it is with higher levels . That is jumping out at me. Are there other circumstances to consider? If we...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: The point I am making is that if there are other circumstances, we are not comparing like with like.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 94. To ask the Taoiseach the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-States under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; and if he will provide copies of reports submitted to him from these firms as a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 112. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and-or semi-State bodies under the aegis of her Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied her Department with a report on completion of their work; if she will provide copies of reports submitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 131. To ask the Minister for Finance the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and/or semi-State agencies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports submitted to him from...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 180. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State agencies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 217. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years and to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 243. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports submitted to him...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 252. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State agencies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 261. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State agencies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports...

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 266. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and-or semi-States under the aegis of her Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied her Department with a report on completion of their work; if she will provide copies of reports...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 280. To ask the Minister for Health the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports submitted to him from these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 303. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies of reports...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Consultancy Contracts Data (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 312. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the number of private investigation firms hired by statutory agencies and or semi-State bodies under the aegis of his Department in the past five years, to date in 2017; the names of the firms; the amount they were paid; if they supplied his Department with a report on completion of their work; if he will provide copies...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Industrial Disputes (5 Apr 2017)

Catherine Murphy: 321. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if holders of annual bus tickets with Bus Éireann will have their payments refunded for the days for which there has been no services available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16959/17]