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National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I did indicate and you acknowledged me.

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I thought you were allowing him to respond to Deputy Halligan specifically because of a particular question he asked. That is all he answered.

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: But only to a particular question. I will be very brief.

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I thank the Chairman.

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: With regard to the issue which has just arisen, I am aware of at least one worker in the fast-food industry who receives less than the €8.65 rate by virtue of being under 18. I do not know how widespread it is, but certainly I am in favour of no exemption for under 18s whatsoever and everybody being entitled the minimum wage. The Minister of State mentioned that wages are rising...

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: Are we discussing amendment No. 7 only?

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: That is fine. I speak in support of all the relevant amendments but in particular amendment No. 7 tabled by Deputy Tóibín on broadening the remit of this commission and, in particular, inserting in the Bill, which we have also done with one of our amendments, the question of a living wage because this should not be just about establishing a bottom floor in terms of a minimum wage...

National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015: Instruction to Committee (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I will make substantive points on the issue of low pay and on the amendments in the discussion on Report Stage. We will not oppose the motion. The Anti-Austerity Alliance supported the Workplace Relations Bill and the Minister of State claims that these changes are necessary arising from that legislation. However, there is a point at issue about parliamentary procedure and the right of...

Gender Recognition Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I support Deputy Ó Snodaigh's amendment. This is obviously a substantial and progressive change to our laws that we welcome, albeit with certain criticisms and reservations. It is new legislation so that is the idea for having a review as quickly as possible is to see how it will work and affect different groups of transgender people or to ensure any problems can be quickly ironed out...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: The Government has made more announcements about housing, house-building, social housing and so forth than any other Government in the history of the State. However, according to the records available from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, the number of local authority social houses built under this Government is the lowest in the history of the State. Every...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: A recent survey published by the Simon Community found that only 12% of available properties were within rent supplement and housing assistance payment limits. Landlords are refusing to take rent supplement or the HAP.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: This issue will explode because people like Alan and Kelly and those who opened up the Bolt Hostel are not willing to wait for more announcements and the continued lack of housing to deal with this issue. More and more people will take matters into their own hands. How many more will be injuncted to prevent them from staying in council premises if they bring the issue to their local...

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: They did.

Leaders' Questions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: Today, a young couple, Alan Murphy and Kelly Gilsenan, are before the High Court. They are not before the court because they committed a heinous crime, but because they are homeless. They are homeless due to the decisions of this Government. The Government has shown the same disregard to people on rent supplement, who are facing massive hikes in rent, as it has shown to lone parents. ...

Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: I move amendment No. 35:In page 20, to delete lines 19 to 24.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Eligibility (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: 39. To ask the Minister for Health his views on providing sufficient financial support to sufferers of fibromyalgia who, due to the nature of the condition, often incur significant costs for their treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27665/15]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: 66. To ask the Minister for Health his views on increasing awareness of fibromyalgia among medical professionals; the measures his Department is taking to provides supports to fibromyalgia sufferers and research into the condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27664/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: 115. To ask the Minister for Finance to set down his views on the result of the referendum in Greece; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28137/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: 116. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on discussions held with his European Union counterparts on the result of the referendum in Greece. [28138/15]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Eurozone Crisis (9 Jul 2015)

Paul Murphy: 117. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out his views on negotiations with the Greek Government following the "No" vote in the referendum in Greece. [28139/15]