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Written Answers — Rail Network: Rail Network (20 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 170: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the proposed rail interconnector for Dublin city's rail services is a priority project; if he anticipates any delay in the implementation of this project due to budgetary constraints; if he has conducted any analysis of the benefit that such a project will have on commerce in the city and greater Dublin area as a result of...

Commission of Inquiry into Banking Sector: Statements (20 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I will be sharing time with Deputy Seamus Healy. The report states the commission's remit was to identify the causes of the crisis and related failures rather than to assign individual blame or responsibility. I cannot see what additional value the report brings over and above the reports already done. It is a very expensive report and it is unfortunate that it does not attach blame. If...

Energy Resources: Motion (Resumed) (20 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: The Shell to Sea campaign has done this country a service in that it drew attention to the great resource giveaway. The Atlantic margin off the west coast contains 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent, amounting to €800 billion at 2011 prices. Although very considerable sums have been expended in finding and extracting that gas the fact that we get little or no return on it is a complete...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Operations: Defence Forces Operations (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Defence if the upsurge in the prevalence of improvised explosive devices throughout the country is placing a strain on the resources of the Defence Forces; in view of this upsurge in both the Republic and Northern Ireland, the measures he has taken or will take to address the ability of persons or groups to produce such devices; the effect the increased...

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I would like to share time with Deputy Mick Wallace.

Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I support this legislation in principle, as it makes good social and economic sense. However, I would like to hear what linkages are intended to provide valuable work to match the community service audit. What agency will supervise that work? I understand there are 4,500 people in prison in the State. That figure has grown consistently since 1997 when there were 3,500 in prison. I do...

Emergency Planning (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: There appears to be resistance to calling in the Army to undertake footpath clearance. Kildare was, I believe, the first county to request such assistance. This type of work provides major benefits, including for hospitals. Is there a hierarchy of issues for calling in the Army and, if so, are footpaths at the lower end of it?

Decentralisation Programme (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 40: To ask the Minister for Defence when it is likely that the proposed centralised Head Office of the Defence Forces will be completed; his views that the establishment of such a headquarters is of vital importance in streamlining the workings of the Defence Forces; the factors preventing the establishment of such a headquarters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. ...

Decentralisation Programme (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I completely concur with the Minister that the level of priority was the reverse of what it should have been. I understand there is an internal memo which states there are serious operational difficulties as a consequence of not having a centralised headquarters. I presume risk assessments are made all the time. Senior officials of the Defence Forces will never say they cannot do their...

Decentralisation Programme (19 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: What are the serious operational issues?

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I will take the first ten minutes.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (14 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I regret to say there are some provisions in the Bill that I could not possibly support. Even if incineration was the preferred method of waste disposal, the finances simply do not stack up. I have a serious concern about the level of regulation. My view is based on practical experience of how the waste collection system has played out in reality. I have used my area as an example. There...

Suicide Prevention: Statements (Resumed) (14 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: The first step in resolving any problem is to acknowledge it. It is very important to have this debate. The interest in the debate has been an indication of the concern in all our communities. There is not a Member in the Chamber who cannot describe the impact of suicide on a community, particularly where a young person is involved. We know young men between 18 and 24 are the most likely...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 136: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding an application for naturalisation in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if documentation supplied with the application highlighting the person's professional need for a change in their immigration status will affect the timeframe in which the application is processed; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (13 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average timeframe for the processing of naturalisation applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7955/11]

European Council: Statements (13 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: It appears the European Council meeting was very reactive to the situation in Portugal. It appears also that a large country must be affected before one looks at the vision for the European Union. From where will leadership be given? It appears member states are taking a unilateral approach to crises as they emerge. Did the Tánaiste receive any indication on from where the leadership...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (12 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the measures he will take to strengthen neurological care services in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7346/11]

Written Answers — Flood Alleviation Measures: Flood Alleviation Measures (12 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 121: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the introduction of a local authority certification process following the implementation of flood alleviation measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7309/11]

Written Answers — Finance Policy: Finance Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 122: To ask the Minister for Finance if a risk assessment has been carried out since September 2008 in relation to a sovereign default; if so, what are the contingency arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7310/11]

Written Answers — Finance Policy: Finance Policy (12 Apr 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Finance if a risk assessment has been carried out in relation to the collapse of the euro; if so, what are the contingency arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7311/11]