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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]

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 — 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]

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 — 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....

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]

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 — 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]

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 — 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]

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...

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: I welcome the delegates. The credit unions' work has never been as vital as it is today. In my part of the world on the north side of Cork city the majority of people would not have a functional banking system were it not for the credit unions. The Bill is intended to protect credit unions and their members via a proper regulatory framework. The intention is to protect their voluntary...

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: It is fair to say the matter flips both ways. Some elements of the legislation were not contained in the report. However, significant recommendations made in the report which it is purported was unanimous have been included.

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...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: The IBF's submission seems to focus on areas of regulation which apply to the banking sector and which do not apply to the credit union movement. Is it not fair to say that the credit unions have performed in a much more satisfactory manner in recent years and that a much stricter regulatory framework is required in respect of the banks?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: To put it another way, there are already significant lending restrictions on credit unions which do not apply to banks. Even though the credit unions did not operate in the same reckless fashion as the banks, they would not require the same regulatory structure because of these lending restrictions. Ms O'Rourke is arguing that it should be the same for them as it is for us but it is not the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: The IBF indicated in its submission that the regulations should be made similar. I will have to read the submission again but this implies that the regulatory structure should be brought to-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: I wish to come back to the issue of the rolling flexi-loan. How would it differ from an overdraft? We are all aware of the joke about credit card limits being limits not targets. I am a little bit concerned about borrowing for day-to-day purposes. What we are trying to do everywhere is to live day-to-day within our means and to borrow for the exceptional events. If people had a rolling...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: Is Mr. Owens certain that there are between 20 and 25 credit unions with assets of more than €100 million?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Credit Union Bill 2012: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)

Dara Murphy: I want to direct my questions towards a particular area. Based on the comments and submissions made yesterday and today, particularly by the two larger credit unions, there is broad support for the Bill and its motivation. The focus of discussion is on a small number of sections. It will be interesting to see if our guests argue or make incendiary comments such as that the Bill is a...