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Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I will explain why it has everything to do with this amendment, which provides for the insertion of the following provision:The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government is to report within three months of the enactment of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 on the causes of delays in the construction of housing, including—(a)...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for that. The people occupying Apollo House today are illustrating the empty buildings owned by NAMA, owned by people of this country, and by taking it over they are showing how it can be put to use for ordinary people. The many prominent activists, people from the Irish Housing Network, the Home Sweet Home campaign, the Simon Community and many trade unionists...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 2:In page 6, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following:“Report on the causes of delays in the construction of housing 3. The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government is to report within three months of the enactment of the Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 on the causes of delays in the construction of...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report Stage (15 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: We have had a hokey cokey on this legislation, which is posed as an amendment, all day. Now we have it. The debate was on and then off. The Dáil was a bit of a farce earlier on and was treated like a farce as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, behind the scenes, were trying to work things out. They have worked things out and we have the legislation before us which is almost exactly the...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I will not add much to what Deputy Bríd Smith has said about Syria and Aleppo, except to also express my horror and revulsion at and condemnation of what is happening in eastern Aleppo as we speak and of the responsibility of the Assad forces, backed up by Putin, for the execution of civilians and the torture and the horror taking place. Unfortunately, what is happening does not...

Pre-European Council: Statements (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: He is supported by Russia.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I have a simple question for the Taoiseach. When he met Tim Cook, did he tell them anything about the housing and homelessness crisis in our country? Did he tell him anything about the people who are on hospital trolleys or on hospital waiting lists? Did the Taoiseach tell him anything about the children who go to schools with bad conditions such as prefabs, etc? Did the Taoiseach tell...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 14. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with senior management of a company (details supplied) on his recent visit to the United States of America; and if he discussed Ireland's tax policy and the recent European Commission ruling on the company's tax liability. [39840/16]

Ceisteanna - Questions: European Council Meetings (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: How are they linked to Russia?

Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2016: Motion (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: The motion will allocate €80 million of public funds to the horse and greyhound racing industry for "business, financial and development plans". It increases the cumulative limit in funds to over €1.1 billion. We understand 80% will be allocated to horse racing and 20% to greyhound racing. These funds are linked to the revenue received from the gambling industry and excise...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Homelessness Strategy (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 45. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will report on her Department's actions in respect of the record levels of child homelessness; her views on the long-term impact on those children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40122/16]

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Protection Services Provision (14 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 60. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the measures being taken by her Department regarding socially and economically disadvantaged young adults; her views on the levels of poverty and homelessness among young adults; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40121/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Defence Capabilities (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 48. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the European Commission's proposals for a common EU military research and development fund and common military procurement fund; his further views on the use of EU institutions for military purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39831/16]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: European Security Strategy (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 58. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on the establishment of a joint EU military headquarters; his further views on the increased militarisation of the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39832/16]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Treaties (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on Ireland's tax treaties with developing countries; his further views on a Eurodad report (details supplied) which shows that Ireland's tax treaties have, on average of EU states, introduced the highest amount of reductions of developing country tax rates; his views on the impact this has on tax takes in developing countries; and if he will make...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Avoidance (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 173. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on reported dramatic increases of so-called sweetheart deals between states and corporations to minimise tax in the EU and, in particular, in Luxembourg and Belgium (details supplied); his further views on whether such facilitation of aggressive tax planning and avoidance is negative; if he will support measures at an EU level to prevent these...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 183. To ask the Minister for Finance if the unemployment benefits paid to former staff of the EU institutions under article 29(a) staff regulations of officials of the European Communities are subjected to PRSI and USC in view of the fact they are on unemployment benefit which is normally exempted when paid by the State; if those persons in receipt of this EU unemployment benefit can avail of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 517. To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to provide a consultant to deal with chronic fatigue syndrome; if plans are in place to open a HSE clinic or unit specialising in the illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40044/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: 202. To ask the Minister for Health the amount of funding provided for Cheeverstown House each year for the past five years; if the funding model has changed in this period; if additional funds have been provided to fund renovations to respite care wards since 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39361/16]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2016)

Paul Murphy: I am afraid there is nobody on any island who has the right to vote for me. I am sure they would if they could. We support this Bill. We welcome the fact that the Government said it will not oppose it and that it agrees with it. I hope it will be implemented as soon as possible. What is at stake is equality and democratic rights. In this day and age, when it is not necessary to have...