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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Property Insurance: Discussion with Irish Rural Dwellers Association (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I apologise for missing the presentation as I was delayed but the issues raised have ranged over topics not indicated on the agenda. I represent Kildare North where people have experienced flooding in both rural and urban locations. If we were to begin again, we would not build in some locations. Mistakes were made in the past. We cannot repeat the same mistakes in the future. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Marine Resources (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will list the marine energy testing facilities currently in operation in Irish waters; the extent to which each of these projects are funded by the Irish State or other States; if there are any marine energy projects currently under consideration which may require State support; if the State is in a position to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Telecommunications Services Expenditure (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the income the State receives from telecommunications companies in exchange for the siting of telecommunications masts on land space at Garda stations in each year since the arrangement was begun; the terms under which the masts were allowed to be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9819/13]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Reform Implementation (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if, in relation to public sector reform, he will clarify the assessments and cost benefit analyses that have been undertaken into the non-payroll area of expenditure to identify efficiencies such as enhancing IT capabilities, reducing rental payments where possible, developing shared services and so on; the savings which have been achieved...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Garda Vetting Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the lengthy delays persons on community employment schemes are experiencing in having Garda vetting applications processed; the total number of persons who have not been able to participate on a community employment scheme due to the failure of vetting to be completed in a timely manner; if she has highlighted such...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Electricity Transmission Network (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of any future plans by EirGrid to construct high-capacity transmission lines in western Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9807/13]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: EU Directives (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on Ireland’s initial assessment under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; if the atlas of the Irish marine environment which was being developed as part of the assessment has been completed; if so, if he will make this information accessible; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Local Authority Housing Rents (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons in arrears on their rental of local authority housing; if he will provide a breakdown of these figures down by local authority and length of time in arrears; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9820/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (26 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm the average time it takes for the Garda Síochána to process vetting applications; the measures he has taken to reduce the amount of time persons are waiting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9643/13]

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if in relation to his stated aim of attempting to fill the skills gap that exists in the technology industry, he intends to advance proposals that will ensure the bulk of jobs available will go to domestic workers rather than recruiting directly from abroad; if he will identify similar skills gaps that exist in other sectors, if any; and...

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Only a few weeks ago an article in the media stated that we may well be losing out on foreign direct investment due to concern about some of the gaps here in this sector. Essentially, the ICT plan is in place. What are the timelines to bring through the kind of numbers so as not to send out such a signal that we may be open for business but there is an inadequate supply of such skills...

Other Questions: Skills Shortages (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: On the link between education and availability, for example, the increase in the pupil-teacher ratio at PLCs, which is an important entry route for some into third level, will reduce the number of courses. Although I do not know whether it will impact on the ICT area, would the Minister have had a discussion with the Minister for Education and Skills about that type of issue because there is...

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: There are 200,000 missing houses.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I am just telling the Minister.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: There are 200,000 more houses than the Minister said there was.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I do not know why the Minister is telling me this.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Not me.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: Yes, it is a technical group.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: I am.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Feb 2013)

Catherine Murphy: It is not a political party.