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Road Traffic Bill 2011: Second Stage (23 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: This is a temporary measure which is designed to fill a gap until September. I was in favour of the primary legislation so I will be supporting the Bill. It is strange that it has taken until now to introduce this worthwhile item of legislation. In the context of this and other Bills, I will be seeking to evaluate how their provisions will be applied. Too often we are told that there are...

Response to the Aftermath of the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan: Statements (23 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: Everybody acknowledges that this was a major natural disaster which caused significant loss of life. That is the most important concern we should have. Second, what must be acknowledged is the heroism being demonstrated not only by those who are risking their lives and health trying to reduce the contamination from the Fukushima nuclear plant but also by those who are working at search and...

Order of Business (22 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to correct the record in respect of the meeting of the Whips in respect of the Order of Business for this week. No such meeting was held in respect of agreeing the Order of Business.

Programme for Government: Motion (15 Mar 2011)

Catherine Murphy: The programme for Government states that "by the end of our term in Government Ireland will be recognised as a modern, fair, socially inclusive and equal society supported by a productive and prosperous economy". We would all like to think that will happen. That hope depends completely on how the banking crisis will play out and the Government's approach in that regard. I have more than...

Written Answers — Departmental Studies: Departmental Studies (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in the development of a Liffey Valley Park; if funds have been earmarked for its development; if so, the amount of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15704/07]

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 133: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of applications that have been made for work permits in 2004, 2005 and 2006 from applicants who are from countries with a strong traditional pattern of migration from Ireland namely USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; the number that were granted and refused; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Written Answers — Housing Management Companies: Housing Management Companies (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 135: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes he anticipates will be needed in company law in order to deal with the specific circumstances of licensing management companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15701/07]

Written Answers — School Enrolments: School Enrolments (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 187: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a new primary school will open in September 2007 in Celbridge; if enrolments are being accepted for this school; if a board of management or patron is in place; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15697/07]

Written Answers — Court Proceedings: Court Proceedings (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 188: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of children who are currently the subject of court challenges in relation to the provision of education; the number that relate to primary level and to second level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15698/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 189: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of successful appeals under Section 29 in 2005 and 2006 by county; the number of children who subsequently failed to be accommodated in the chosen school; the number who were provided with home tuition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15699/07]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the means of calculating the number of children with special education needs at primary level who will require special education at second level; the measure in the planning section that exists to ensure an appropriate school place is available in the school year it is needed for each child; the estimated number of children...

Written Answers — Local Authority Staff: Local Authority Staff (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 202: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the staff numbers employed at the end of 2006 by each county, city and town council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15702/07]

Written Answers — Motor Taxation: Motor Taxation (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 203: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the amount collected by county in motor tax for 2006 including the amount collected through the online service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15703/07]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 204: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the dialogue his Department and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has had in relation to the practical implementation of new safety rules relating to road improvement works; if he has been contacted by local authorities about difficulties being experienced; if so, the local authorities that...

Written Answers — Accessibility Audits: Accessibility Audits (26 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 205: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if it is intended to make provision for the implementation plans which are required following completion of accessibility audits as required by the Disability Act 2005; if a special fund will be introduced; if local authorities will be permitted to recruit additional staff to deal with the implementation...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Question 88: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason employment offices such as Maynooth do not receive or process smart pass applications but instead insist applicants go to Ballyfermot which is costly and inconvenient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15133/07]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputies McHugh, Connolly, Boyle, Finian McGrath and Ó Caoláin.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: When I was 17 or 18, I went on holidays to Scotland. In saying this I am not trying to kill time as I have a genuine point. Ireland was a Monday to Friday country at the time. We travelled out on Saturday evening and arrived in Liverpool at 7 a.m. on Sunday. The number of people going about their business on a Sunday morning took us by surprise. They were working in great numbers....

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: I agree with the Minister in respect of the relationship between physical planning and the supply of essential services such as water and waste water. I will use my constituency as an example because I am familiar with it. A major debate took place before the 2002 county development plan was adopted. It was an uneasy debate and resulted in a broad strategy with the intervention of a...

Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad]: Report Stage (25 Apr 2007)

Catherine Murphy: Regarding how this manifests itself, there are two waste-water treatment plants in my constituency, but one straddles north and south Kildare. Osberstown is one and the initial paperwork came to the Department in 2002. I know the Minister has responded to me on this before, but we are now starting to be contacted by people in the construction industry who are saying that they now have no...