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Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: Okay, I am happy that the witness has answered that. The witness was asked about in-house legals. In terms of the influence of the legals in regard to programmes broadcast, obviously legal people are very cautious. Judgment calls have to be made all the time. How are the conflicts resolved when they come up because it may well be that RTÉ may be broadcasting something more...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: There was a high-profile case a few years ago and I am sure brought an extra degree of nervousness. People are entitled to their good names and so on. That is what I was thinking of in terms of how that might permeate through the organisation and it becoming possibly risk-averse.

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: I echo the point the witness made in regard to some of the very good broadcasting. In fact, there was an excellent programme broadcast last Thursday night on child and youth mental health. I would hope that this programme might be repeated because it has been trapped in yet another crisis, and it did not get the kind of attention that it certainly deserved afterwards. I want to finish by...

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: It may well be a different format, or is it a straight licence fee?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: What is it in the other countries?

Public Accounts Committee: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: I refer to the figure of 24% which the witnesses say is due to outdated TV licence exemptions. Presumably, they are talking about people who are watching things on tablets and other such devices.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 139. To ask the Minister for Health the approval status with respect to the provision of a drug in the treatment of cancer; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that it is being used in both the NHS in the UK and in the US; if it is awaiting evaluation or approval; if options for persons such as a person (details supplied) will be considered in situations in which there are no further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cancer Screening Programmes (3 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 197. To ask the Minister for Health the amount set aside as contingent liabilities for failures in the cervical smear programme; the funds that have been expended within the past five years; the number of persons involved in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19458/18]

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: On a point of order, is it the amendments that we are speaking to at this point, Deputy Troy's amendment and the other associated amendments that have been recommitted, or is it the entire Bill?

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: The idea that certain parts of Ireland are well provided for because they are close to cities or are in commuter belt areas is inaccurate. It does no service to Kerry to represent it in the manner we have heard. There was a contrast between an acknowledgement by one of the Deputies from Kerry of the improvement in roads and the opposite being said by another. I was on the Joint...

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: Report Stage (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: I am a member of the Joint Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport. We did some pre-legislative scrutiny of this Bill and had the Road Safety Authority appear before us. I attended those pre-legislative scrutiny meetings with an open mind on this issue. Many things that people expressed about it show that it is a big deal. I understand that it is a big deal to change that sanction. I...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: Earlier this year, the Committee of Public Accounts, of which I am a member, was presented with a briefing note on the HSE's spending on legal services and its open disclosure policy. We were also told that a contingent liability of €2 billion is needed by the HSE to fund claims into the future. The briefing note goes on to say that international evidence has demonstrated that...

Leaders' Questions (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: When the Taoiseach says that 98% of claims are not pursued through the courts, there are many different things that can happen. People can be afraid of the might of the State and the consequences for themselves. We know that settlements are routinely made on the steps of the court. We do not know what gagging orders or confidentiality agreements hide some of what we see. There seems to be...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Remuneration (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 65. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status the joint submission by his Department and the management of the Defence Forces that was lodged to the Public Sector Pay Commission (details supplied); if his attention has been drawn to correspondence outlining the financial situation of members of Óglaigh na hÉireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19217/18]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Data (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 84. To ask the Minister for Finance the number and proportion of adults who hold a bank account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19239/18]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 99. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the provision for the teaching of financial literacy for school children and adults outside of the formal education system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19238/18]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Data (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 105. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 21 March 2018, when a reply will issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19225/18]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Personal Micro Credit Scheme (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 194. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number and percentage of credit unions that have signed up to the personal micro credit scheme; the number and proportion of these that are offering loans; the number and percentage of credit unions that have placed a limit on the number of loans available under the scheme; the number of loans provided under the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Departmental Correspondence (2 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 202. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to correspondence (details supplied) regarding an aqueduct; if the necessary works will be prioritised in view of the fact that it is a protected structure; if she has had engagement with the Office of Public Works on the matters raised in the correspondence; and if she will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Public Sector Staff Sick Leave (1 May 2018)

Catherine Murphy: 104. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the length of time antenatal leave or absence from work remains on a person's personnel record if she is employed within the public service and-or Civil Service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18611/18]