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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion with Irish League of Credit Unions (19 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: Yes. The issue is a narrow one, but the point of committees is to get into the nitty-gritty. We are focusing on the belief the legislation has been formulated on the basis of the commission's work and that one runs into the other. That is disputed by the witnesses in respect of the area about which we are speaking now. That point was made earlier. It will be interesting to hear what the...

National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: I also welcome the opportunity to speak to this Bill today, given the day that is in it. Within the last hour we have seen the publication of the wording of the constitutional amendment for the children's referendum, yet another example of the Government's long overdue commitment to our children and vulnerable people in our society. I hope that people in positions of influence will now read...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Places (18 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason JobBridge has not been widened to include the blind persons pension as well as disability benefit.; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37716/12]

Personal Insolvency Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2012)

Dara Murphy: I welcome this important legislation and commend the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, on his impressive work rate in bringing it forward. Some days ago in this Chamber, Deputy Micheál Martin sneered at the Taoiseach's suggestion that he and his Ministers are seeking to clean up the mess created by Fianna Fáil in government. This Bill is another chapter in our efforts, since coming into...

Written Answers — Forestry Sector: Forestry Sector (10 Jul 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if an investigation or report has ever been requested by the Department into the consequences of forestry management by Coillte along the Glashboy River, County Cork, with regard to the possible effects of flooding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33092/12]

National Cultural Institutions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion. The point made by Deputy Ann Phelan was significant. It was news to me to hear that Kilkenny is the cultural heart of the country. Cork was the European capital of culture in 2005 and it was a remarkable year for the city. I echo the point Deputy Phelan made about our cities, that is, culture is of great importance to the regions of our...

Written Answers — Electrical Registered Employment Agreements: Electrical Registered Employment Agreements (26 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the enforcement power of EPACE; the composition of its governing council; the plans he has to have this State body merged with other similar bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30514/12]

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (20 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality with regard to the Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill, if this Bill will allow the Gardaí or other State agencies to retain for the purpose of maintaining a DNA database samples taken during the course of a particular investigation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Construction Contracts Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. It has been a joint effort with Senator Quinn who brought it through the Seanad. It is an important part of the programme for Government and I welcome the work done on it. As Deputy Buttimer said, there is an urgency in getting this legislation through the House in order that the net benefit can be seen by those who work in this...

Written Answers — Memorial to Victims of Institutional Abuse: Memorial to Victims of Institutional Abuse (19 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 208: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide an update on plans for a memorial to victims of child sex abuse here as proposed under the Ryan Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28973/12]

Independent Inquiries into Planning Irregularities: Motion (Resumed) (13 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Like Deputy Nash, I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue, which forms part of the programme for Government to reform and improve elements of our planning system. Many Private Members' motions tabled by the Fianna Fáil Party display a remarkable amnesia and brass neck when it comes to the 14 years that preceded the election of this Government. In this instance, it shows...

Written Answers — Public Sector Staff: Public Sector Staff (12 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 283: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the public service recruitment embargo applies to 3% minimum employment level recruitment of those with disabilities and if it does, his plans to lift the embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27766/12]

Written Answers — Postal Voting: Postal Voting (12 Jun 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 420: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to allow Irish citizens who are registered to vote, but are unable to vote due to being on holiday and can prove a departure and return date, to vote in elections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27866/12]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (27 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 127: To ask the Minister for Finance the current staffing levels at PTSB; the number of staff that has been made redundant since 2008; the current remuneration of the Board of Directors including the CEO and the remuneration in 2008; the measures being taken to reduce and control costs in PTSB; the actions he is taking to ensure PTSB will pass on reductions from the ECB; and if he...

Written Answers — National Treasury Management Agency: National Treasury Management Agency (27 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 128: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the National Asset Management Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16351/12]

Written Answers — Energy Sector: Energy Sector (27 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 356: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the fact that a person (details supplied) in County Cork has been charged €960 by Bord Gais Networks and €390 by ESB Networks to have their meter moved while they are having insulation installed on the outside walls of their home; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Energy Sector: Energy Sector (27 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Question 361: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if approval was sought from the Energy Regulator for a price increase from Bord Gáis Networks and in the case of the ESB Networks the introduction of charging, when an individual moves their metering box for the purposes of having insulation installed on the outside of their home and or any other building...

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Come back, Pearse. We miss you.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the comments by the Minister for Finance in which he informed the House that the sum of over €3 billion that was due to be paid back next week will now be converted into a long-term bond. With that news, it is almost distressing to see half the membership of the Sinn Féin Party down tools and walk out of the Chamber. They do not share the satisfaction the rest of us have.

Private Members' Business. European Stability Mechanism: Motion (21 Mar 2012)

Dara Murphy: Once again, this is a Sinn Féin motion. In their contributions, Sinn Féin TDs, including Deputy Ó Snodaigh, used terms such as "lies", "fools", "blackmail" and "dishonesty", in the face of yet another significant piece of work done on behalf of this State by the Minister, Deputy Noonan. It smacks of the hypocrisy that all of us who are democrats know is absolutely appropriate to how Sinn...