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Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: It is relevant to subsection (6) that relates to water metering. "However, while I was pinned to the wall-----

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: It relates to the water meters and that is the reason I am opposing the section.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: "The last thing the security people said was: 'I will get you; you do not know who you are messing with.' Later on, someone else was told: 'We followed you home earlier; we know where you live. You do not know who you are dealing with.'" There were other incidents in Grangegorman, Phibsborough, and a spate of incidents in Dublin 7. Water meters are being imposed not just by the Garda but...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: That is evidenced by their behaviour.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: I did not name anyone. I could have named them but I did not.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: I am opposed to section 3, which deals with the imposition of the water charges. In particular I am opposed to the reference to water meters contained in section 3(6). As we know, water meters are being imposed on householders who do not want them. Entire communities are facing Garda occupation and Garda violence in order to impose those water meters, in particular on the north side of...

Leaders' Questions (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: Do you not get it?

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: It is nice to see that we can resume the debate on water charges, given that the sinister fringe has gone home. The Government feels safe again - mistakenly - now that tens of thousands of people are no longer outside the Dáil. The debate on privatisation inspired by these amendments gets to the core of this matter. I expected slightly more of a fig leaf from the Government on...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 63. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will amend the Disabled Drivers and Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulation (SI 353 of 1994) to include those with single upper limb amputations. [47524/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 93. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the pay arrangements, including bonuses and performance-related pay, for executives of semi-State commercial bodies under the remit of his Department. [47509/14]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 102. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position he will take on setting fishing targets for 2015 at the Council meeting on 15-16 December 2014; his views on the achievement of the maximum sustainable yield exploitation rate in 2015 as outlined in Article 2.2 of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47596/14]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (11 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps she will take to end long queues outside the Garda National Immigration Bureau office on Burgh Quay in Dublin city; and her views on the welfare of persons who queue overnight there. [47506/14]

Palestine: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (10 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: I welcome the prospect of Ireland joining a range of other countries in recognising a Palestinian state. However, notwithstanding that recognition, the oppression of Palestinians will continue. Tomorrow people there will mourn the death of the Palestinian Minister, Ziad Abu Ein, whose death epitomises what Palestinian people face on a daily basis. The Minister was participating in a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (10 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 13. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if her Department has conducted research on the impact the reduction in rent supplement levels has had on the level of homelessness in the State; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47089/14]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Schemes (10 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 36. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she has conducted an analysis of the cost and number of staff that will be required to administer the €100 water conservation grant; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47088/14]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Irish Water Administration (10 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 166. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the sources of information Irish Water have used to compile name and address information for its customers. [47425/14]

Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: I have no confidence in this Government and will vote accordingly. I am sure the Members opposite will vote to express confidence in their own Government and this Dáil, elected in its majority based on false promises that have now been broken. So what? It should be very cold comfort for the Taoiseach. Right now right across the country, people are preparing in huge numbers to come to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 122. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if, after moving from jobseeker's benefit or jobseeker's allowance to a carer's allowance, a person becomes ineligible for the telephone and fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46854/14]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Applications (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 298. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a medical card in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46785/14]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Bullying in the Workplace (9 Dec 2014)

Paul Murphy: 376. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the policies and procedures for staff of the County Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board on bullying and harassment in work; the way these policies are reviewed; and the procedures her Department has in place for any reviews of the policies. [46783/14]