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Written Answers — Department of Health: Abortion Services (26 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: 181. To ask the Minister for Health if he supports decriminalisation of abortion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19884/23]

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: Is there a commitment?

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: If it is not intended, then why the commitment?

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: No, because it is not.

Deployment of Naval Service Vessel to Participate in Operation Irini: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: As matters stand, we oppose this motion. If we can get something that actually amounts to a commitment that the Irish forces and Naval Service personnel will not be engaged in any capacity-building or training of the Libyan Coast Guard, then we could support this. That is not what we have at the moment. We should be clear on that. Let those of us in opposition not fool ourselves that we...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: Is the Taoiseach concerned about the new arms race that is taking place across Europe? There is a report from the Transnational Institute which draws on research from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and really highlights what exactly is taking place. By mid-May 2022, EU member states had announced a total of close to €200 billion in increased military spending...

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: 25. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the recent meeting of the European Council. [18282/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: I wish to raise the disgraceful behaviour of Workhuman, a major so-called tech unicorn with a turnover of $1 billion per year. Last year, it issued $90 million in dividends to investors, partners and board directors yet - perhaps ironically given its name - it is treating its workers in a very inhumane manner. It is attempting to lay off 60 of its 600 staff employed in Ireland and is...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: A problem with citizens.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: 15. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on the economy and investment will meet next. [18281/23]

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: The so-called consultative forums are already up with a predetermined outcome to undermine neutrality further. If that was not already clear from the fact that the Government has Bertholt Brecht-style dissolved the random selection of citizens and replaced them with a so-called expert group, it should be absolutely crystal clear when we look at who the Government has appointed as the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Departmental Strategies (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: 3. To ask the Taoiseach if he will outline the current situation in regard to the development of a national security strategy. [18280/23]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: Can the Taoiseach answer the question? On what basis is he saying that the Local Government Act does not apply to local electoral area committees? It is absolute nonsense.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I apologise but he is not telling the truth to the House. He is pretending there is a legal basis which manages to mean that Deputy Niall Collins's corrupt behaviour is not covered by the Local Government Act. He will not even answer the question about it.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: The Government has just voted to block a question-and-answer session about alleged corruption on the part of the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. The Taoiseach described a question-and-answer session in the Dáil with a Minister of State as a kangaroo court. That is quite an incredible attitude to take to the basic idea of parliamentary accountability. If I may take the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: How did she personalise it?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: What does the Taoiseach mean by that?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: Accountability.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: They are not agreed. It has been six days since The Ditchwebsite published very serious allegations about the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins. He finally responded to them yesterday, after we wrote to the Business Committee requesting that there would be a statement from the Minister of State, as well as a question-and-answer session. He did not dispute a single allegation set out...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wild Fires (25 Apr 2023)

Paul Murphy: 293. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of criminal investigations and prosecutions for illegally starting wildfires since the Government came to office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19450/23]