Results 421-440 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (22 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 103 and 107 together. The Private Security Authority (PSA), established under the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended, is the statutory body responsible for the licensing and regulation of the private security industry. The PSA, an independent body under the remit of my Department, has adopted a phased approach to licensing and currently licences...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (22 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: Following an extensive consultation process, in January 2012 the European Commission published proposals for a General Data Protection Regulation to replace the 1995 Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) and proposals for a Directive on data protection in the police and criminal justice area to replace the 2008 Data Protection Framework Decision (Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA)....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (22 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: The centrepiece of the European Union’s existing data protection regime is the 1995 Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC). It is an internal market measure which seeks to reconcile the protection of personal data with the free flow of data within the internal market and to countries outside the EU. It has been given effect in our domestic law in the Data Protection Acts 1988...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Data Protection (22 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: The Garda Síochána Act 2005 makes provision for the compilation and publication of crime statistics by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, and the CSO has established a dedicated unit for this purpose. I have requested the CSO to provide statistics directly to the Deputy.

Other Questions: Trade Relations (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: Measures are in place specifically to seek other markets. The Deputy is aware that sanctions have only been in place for a number of weeks. Bord Bia has established a helpdesk for exporters. We must also acknowledge that the recent discussions on this difficulty give rise to the hope that a political solution involving the EU and Ukraine will be found. This matter has the attention of the...

Other Questions: Trade Relations (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: If the Deputy has been contacted by groups that believe there is some potential, Enterprise Ireland would be more than willing to engage with them. If he passed on their details, we would happily facilitate him. We are trying to secure a competitive advantage in new markets across a broad range of sectors, including the most vital one of agrifood products. The State has done significant...

Other Questions: Trade Relations (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputy Smith for his kind words at the outset this afternoon. The crisis in Ukraine continues to be a major focus for the European Union. On 29 July last, the EU agreed a package of restrictive measures targeting sectoral co-operation and exchanges with the Russian Federation. These measures limit access by Russian state-owned financial institutions to EU capital markets, impose an...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Catalan Referendum (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: Arrangements for the governance of any EU Member State are a matter for determination through that country’s democratic processes. Hence, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on such processes in any particular Member State of the European Union.

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Cyprus Reunification (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: Ireland is on record in welcoming the Joint Declaration of 11 February 2014 announcing the resumption of settlement talks, and believes that it lays a solid foundation for the re-launch of negotiations for a fair and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem. We welcome the determination of both sides to conduct negotiations in a structured and results-oriented manner. While Minister Flanagan...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Enlargement (7 Oct 2014)

Dara Murphy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 437 together. Ireland has long been a strong supporter of the Enlargement process. Enlargement is generally seen as one of the most successful foreign policy initiatives of the European Union. In this context, we welcome the nomination of Johannes Hahn as Commissioner Designate for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations and wish...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: I will take guidance from the Chair and start with his question. I thank the members for their detailed questions, and if I do not cover everything I would be happy to go through individual questions. The Chairman's question goes to the core of discussions across the Continent, and he is correct that Italian Prime Minister Renzi has addressed the matter. It concerns the question of what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: I have indicated how easy it was to take over from somebody who took his role so very seriously and did such an excellent job in the Department. He was an excellent Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, and I hope to do the job even half as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: Could the Deputy repeat the last question?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: It was, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Minister of State (25 Sep 2014)

Dara Murphy: It is a great privilege for me to come back as Minister of State to the committee, the membership of which I very much enjoyed. I know the members personally and very well. This is an excellent committee, which functions with a strong sense of agreement. I wish Fiona well in her new job and thank the many members of the diplomatic corps who are here today for the support they have given...

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Fatalities (17 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: There is no dispute there. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl is correct about justice delayed. Some 34 years is, by any estimation, a significant period. What we have now for the first time is, perhaps, some movement. Deputy Ó Fearghaíl mentioned the desire to unite. There has been unity of purpose, not only in this House but from successive governments, to see that justice is...

Topical Issue Debate: Defence Forces Fatalities (17 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl, with whom I served on committees and had other interactions, for his kind words. I know he has a great interest in this area on which there tends to be much more consensus than is the case in other areas. I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of the tragic deaths of Private Derek Smallhorne and Private Thomas Barrett, who served their country as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education and Training Boards (15 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: 319. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding an internship extension (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31554/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Italian Presidency of Council of European Union: Italian Ambassador (8 Jul 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am delighted the Chairman is present so I can take my place and ask my questions. I will be brief as the ambassador has many questions to answer. He mentioned the simplification of institutions, something he might tease out. This committee is seeking submissions on the Europe 2020 strategy, an issue to which the programme has given considerable space, and will focus on it after the...