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Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: This is a time for patriotism in Irish politics.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: We in Fine Gael, at a time when our country needed bipartisan and co-operative Opposition, embarked on the Tallaght strategy to work together in the nation's interests. Sadly, Fianna Fáil has once again adopted its default approach to politics in Ireland - Fianna Fáil first and to hell with everybody else.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: In truth, their strategy since the election could be described as being closer to a Taliban strategy than a Tallaght strategy.

Written Answers — Credit Union Regulation: Credit Union Regulation (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 148: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank of Ireland has carried out analyses on the impact, on credit unions and credit union members, of the lending restrictions currently imposed on a large number of credit unions; if such information has been shared with the credit unions and other stakeholders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27155/11]

Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Dara Murphy: I also welcome the opportunity to speak on this legislation. It is nice to contribute to a debate on a Bill that has cross-party support, as well as the support of the IFA. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the establishment in France of the practice of veterinary medicine. For over 100 years, Ireland has been producing high quality veterinary practitioners and other professionals...

Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Sep 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important and urgent Bill, the Insurance (Amendment) Bill. The comments of Deputy Michael McGrath, the Fianna Fáil spokesman, when he was addressing this issue were ironic. He used his time to criticise the speed with which this Bill is being passed. As the Taoiseach mentioned this morning, he failed to comment on the urgency for the 1,600 people...

European Financial Stability Facility and Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2011)

Dara Murphy: Thank you. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. There is a pattern developing in the Opposition. We saw it before the summer, when there was almost a hope that our interest rates would not be reduced in order that we would be listening to statements about how the Government got it wrong. Interest rates have been reduced through the good work of our Government. Equally, our...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht (Tuarastal Breithiúna), 2011 — An Dara Céim / Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges' Remuneration) Bill 2011 — Second Stage (14 Sep 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important Bill. As I drove up to Dublin this morning, I listened to the concerns expressed on the radio that the legislation was being rushed. However, one of the finest compliments that can be paid to the Minister, Deputy Shatter, is to note the urgency with which he has approached his responsibilities thus far. Even though we are only six months...

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 281: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding amount to be provided in respect of Blarney Garda Station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22346/11]

Written Answers — Garda Stations: Garda Stations (21 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 282: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the funding to be provided in respect of Glanmire Garda Station, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22357/11]

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: I wish to share time with Deputy Seán Kenny.

Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the Bill. As Members will be aware, the Bill replaces the much criticised Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act passed in December. It is worth noting the amount of time the Government has spent undoing much of the emergency work and non-work of the previous Government. I commend the Minister for Finance on the work he has done in such a short period of time. Clearly these...

Written Answers — Criminal Prosecutions: Criminal Prosecutions (19 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 381: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the legal measures he will take in order to remove the protection afforded by the statute of limitations in civil cases regarding child abuse, where there has been either a guilty plea or a criminal conviction in a criminal court; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20719/11]

Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: A very small one.

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (12 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 205: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department is duplicating payment of rent both on the burnt down premises (details supplied) and also on the temporary portacabins for the past two to three years; if so, the reason this is the case; the amount that has been paid to both parties; the length of time this...

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (7 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: First, I welcome the Bill, and particularly the co-operation of the Opposition in facilitating its speedy passage through the House. Some reference has been made to the fact there is an element of emergency in this and a strong element of rush. I suppose that has been a factor across a broad range of Departments over the past number of months. However, the Bill must be welcomed and the...

Written Answers — Diplomatic Representations: Diplomatic Representations (6 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 63: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his position on the Israeli soldier (details supplied), who has been held hostage since 25 June 2006; if he has asked Ambassador Ajjuri of the Mission of Palestine in Ireland for his Government's position on the captivity of this person and the blocking by Hamas of access to the person by the International Red...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome publication of this Bill after such a short period of this Government in power. It addresses four key areas, including reducing the spending limit for the presidential election and the level of expenses that can be reimbursed to a candidate after that election. It also introduces time limits for holding by-elections and revises the terms of reference for constituency commissions....

Written Answers — Security Dogs: Security Dogs (5 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 486: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding dog training for the Garda, Prison Service and Customs Service; if there is an international standard or a national compliance standard; the costs involved in the purchase and/or training of these security dogs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18627/11]

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (5 Jul 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 632: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the golfing successes enjoyed in recent years by Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Padraig Harrington if he will consider using these persons to front a campaign marketing Ireland abroad as a tourist destination for golfers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18305/11]