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Public Accounts Committee: National Paediatric Hospital Development Board: 2019 Financial Statement (9 Feb 2021)

Verona Murphy: I thank Mr. Gunning. I have another question for extra time.

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Verona Murphy: I will ask questions but the answers may be given in writing. Today, I want to start by wishing a very special young boy named Gavin from County Wexford a happy 18th birthday. I hope that he, his dad, two brothers and sister have a lovely celebration, not just because it is his 18 birthday but because he almost did not make it as he has mental health problems. I congratulate his dad and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Third Level Fees (3 Feb 2021)

Verona Murphy: 549. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of tuition fees; if these fees have been finalised for Irish students considering their options to take up third level education in a UK university for the 2021-22 academic year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5967/21]

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I have one question. I refer to significant non-compliant procurement. With regard to the recent revelations about one of the main education and training boards, ETBs, in the country, could the Comptroller and Auditor General elaborate on what is happening there? Did he state the value was €575,000 in the Laois and Offaly ETB?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: The brief states that our attention is drawn to significant non-compliance. Has it been taken in hand?

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I thank Mr. McCarthy.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I second it.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I concur with the comments of Deputies Catherine Murphy and Carthy. Again, I stress this is about the process going forward and as this is the Committee of Public Accounts, I feel it should be for our committee. I read the same article that Deputy Murphy referenced. It is important this is looked at and, not to prolong matters, I concur with what has been said.

Public Accounts Committee: Business of Committee (29 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: Yes. Essentially, this follows on from quite a lengthy inquiry carried out by the previous Committee for Public Accounts. There were two strands to that. The aspect the previous committee looked at was related to the Garda College. The bank accounts and the Cabra account would have been linked to that. The work in this regard was done in a timely and effective way. Some significant...

Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (28 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I do not have questions to be answered. I would like to make a broader statement because of the Minister's senior Cabinet position and her broader knowledge based on her previous experience in the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. I am sure that, like myself, both Ministers have been inundated with calls and queries from worried retailers at various stages over the last...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: The county of Wexford is no exception when it comes to fly-tipping and illegal dumping. It is destroying our beautiful Model County’s landscape from Gorey to Enniscorthy, and New Ross to Wexford. Our county council does what it can but is being hamstrung by GDPR legislation preventing it from using CCTV footage in many instances where it wishes to bring a prosecution for enforcement....

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (27 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: 376. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if clarity will be provided to a person (details supplied) given the lengthy period of time which has passed since the initial passport was held; if a new passport application is required; if a passport renewal will suffice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3903/21]

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: My thanks to everyone for coming to take part. I have questions that are possibly for Mr. Ó hÓbáin and Mr. Griffin. I wish to say at the outset that in any engagement I have had with the Department I have always found the officials helpful. I hope that continues. My question is on cybersecurity. I am concerned that we do not have a budget fit to meet the demands of the...

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I would appreciate that.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: That is okay. I thank Mr. Griffin.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I thank the Chairman.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: Do we have any intention of moving the National Security Analysis Centre, NSAC, from the Department of the Taoiseach and, if so, will it be any time soon? To go back, I asked what was our most recent cyber attack. I do not need a definitive answer as to exactly what was attacked. What was the most recent attack and when was it?

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: I apologise. What I meant was that it would have its own proper kitted-out premises outside of the Department.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: It is not currently a proposal.

Public Accounts Committee: 2019 Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General and Appropriation Accounts
Vote 29 - Communications, Climate Action and Environment (22 Jan 2021)

Verona Murphy: That is what I meant. Is there a timeframe for it?