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Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Very good. I am not sure where my time is at but I have just one quick question. Does EI see any significant reason for a review of the criteria to receive EI grants? For instance, some large enterprises do not meet the ten-employee criterion specifically because of what they do, which is more machine-led. These companies make significant investments in machinery and do not need to expand...

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: What are the two main criteria? Is it ten employees and an export market percentage of what?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Okay.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Is there a unique selling point, USP, to what they are manufacturing? Does it have to be a unique product? Can it be something that is manufactured elsewhere?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of Enterprise Ireland: Discussion (23 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Great stuff. I thank Mr. Clancy.

Reform of Carer's Allowance Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (22 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I thank Deputy Connolly. The next slot will be taken by Sinn Féin. Deputy Kerrane has five minutes.

Eviction Ban: Motion [Private Members] (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to amendment No. 5: To insert the following after "increased capacity in the construction sector": "further calls on the Government to: —remove barriers for older people in long-term nursing home care who wish to lease out their homes, effective from 1st May, 2023; —increase the refurbishment grant rate for the Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund...

Finance Bill 2023: Second Stage (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I apologise for being late; it was due to the late delivery of the Government amendment. I welcome the Government decision to bring this Bill forward and to extend the time these tax reductions, and other supports, will be in place. However, while I agree in principle with the extension of the tax reductions I take major issue with the way the Government has decided to reapply the excise...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: Last week, the elected representatives from Wexford met with the management of Wexford General Hospital. The Taoiseach will be aware there was a fire some three weeks ago. I heard Deputy Shanahan’s question to the Taoiseach this morning. It has put significant pressure on University Hospital Waterford. The difficulty is that Dr. Yousif, who is the sub-director, confirmed yesterday...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 602. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an additional accommodation application submitted by a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12236/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Funding (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 604. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the current status of an application by a school (details supplied) for English as an Additional Language, EAL, teaching support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12260/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 605. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an additional accommodation application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12261/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 662. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on the progress of a school building project at a location (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12891/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 1193. To ask the Minister for Health the number of beds in the proposed 96-bed ward block at Wexford General Hospital that will provide additional capacity to the hospital; the number that will be replacement beds; the total bed capacity at the hospital after the proposed development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12453/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (21 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: 1194. To ask the Minister for Health the number of ICU beds that are operational in Wexford General Hospital as of January 2023; the number of ICU beds that were operational at the hospital in January 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12454/23]

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: A serious issue has arisen in Wexford. Unfortunately, the Minister for Health stated on local radio yesterday that following the fire at Wexford General Hospital, the emergency department is going to reopen tomorrow. This information was subsequently posted on Facebook by a number of people, including me. Many people contacted me to sate that it is not true. I received letter from the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: The sooner, the better.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I thank everyone for coming in. Could they tell me about the better energy warmer homes scheme? Am I correct that a new requirement means an initial assessment must be carried out by the applicant?

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: I was told by someone that as soon as the application process opened, he applied in respect of his house, which is an old one. He went through the process in this regard. Initially, he was told he had to have a pre-assessment, which cost €750.

Public Accounts Committee: 2021 Financial Statements of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Discussion (9 Mar 2023)

Verona Murphy: It is probably best to read my information into the record because it explains the question I am putting to the team. I applied for it for my house, which is an old one. I went through the process in this regard. The agent, through the one-stop shop I was working with, told me there was now a condition that it was necessary to have a home energy assessment carried out before making any...