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Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: This is a complete surprise to us as well. This issue was specifically discussed at the Whip's meeting, and we were categorically told by the Government side that no time would be made available, but no communication has been made to us at all.

Order of Business (31 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I raised the issue of natural justice in respect of this matter. It was on the Government side that the decision was made, even though it may have predated the communication you had with the Chief Whip. It is unacceptable that this was not communicated to us.

School Staffing (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this serious matter on behalf of some of the weakest people in society. While the issue relates to people in my constituency, the consequences of this decision go beyond St. Raphael's special school in Celbridge, County Kildare. This Friday, a total of 4.5 special needs assistants will be made redundant from the school....

Universal Service Charge: Motion (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: One of the main questions I was asked on doorsteps during the general election was what exactly this charge is for. While most people do not like paying taxes, they accept tax has to be collected for the day-to-day running of the State and to fund health, education and local authority services. However, they expect their taxes to be used in a way that achieves value for money. Most people...

Moriarty Tribunal Report: Statements (Resumed) (30 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputies Mattie McGrath, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Healy, Clare Daly and Luke 'Ming' Flanagan. In my contribution, I will pose questions where I feel I need to be satisfied about conflicts. One of the roles of an Opposition Deputy is to hold the Government to account. As a consequence, I have questions for Fine Gael about those conflicts. I also have some questions...

Written Answers — School Staffing: School Staffing (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 86: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will make changes or withdraw circular 0019/2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5710/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 148: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he will deal with the local authority housing waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5700/11]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (29 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 193: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if a decision has been made regarding funding for an organisation (details supplied); if a further extension will be granted; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5817/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 35: To ask the Minister for Finance when he intends to reform the universal social charge; and if he intends to introduce a tapered approach above the €4,000 threshold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5599/11]

Written Answers — Literacy Levels: Literacy Levels (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the measures he plans to take in relation to responding to high illiteracy rates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5597/11]

Written Answers — Pupil-Teacher Ratio: Pupil-Teacher Ratio (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 43: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that primary schools in County Kildare have the highest class sizes in the country; if he plans to deliver a more equitable approach to the allocation of resources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5598/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 62: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to introduce a grant scheme for the remediation of homes affected by pyrite in cases when all other remedies have been exhausted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5614/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 63: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the action he will take to regulate the quarry industry in view of the problems encountered with pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5615/11]

Written Answers — Building Regulations: Building Regulations (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 64: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will introduce to ensure adequate consumer protection is provided to those purchasing a home in view of the inadequacy of the Home Bond guarantee in relation to pyrite; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5616/11]

Written Answers — Planning Issues: Planning Issues (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 65: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the measures he will introduce to amend the system of insurance bonds which are required by local authorities in advance of a development commencing. [5617/11]

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 66: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government 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. [5618/11]

Written Answers — Local Authority Housing: Local Authority Housing (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 67: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to amend the local government performance indicators to include a set of indicators around the completion and taking in charge of housing estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/11]

Written Answers — Local Government Reform: Local Government Reform (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 68: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government his plans to commence a new process in relation to the reform of local government; the process he intends to use; the time line involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5620/11]

Written Answers — Health Service Reform: Health Service Reform (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 91: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the mechanism he will use to bring back responsibility for decision-making to him from the Health Service Executive; the timeframe involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5621/11]

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the waiting time for those seeking services from Beechpark Services; if those waiting times are acceptable to him; the way he intends to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5622/11]