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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 — 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]

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...

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...

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...

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...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, particularly to concur with the amendment as tabled by the Minister. I agree with Deputies Calleary, Ó Cuív and Smith about the fine work that our armed services continue to do in the country. There is huge potential to develop the resource we have throughout the country. As Deputy O'Brien may remember, when Cork flooded a couple of years...

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: It is widely accepted that the last period of Fianna Fáil Government was the worst since the foundation of the State.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: This is a remarkable achievement.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: This is a remarkable achievement, given the disastrous Fianna Fáil Governments of the 1970s and 1980s.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: Sadly for democracy in this country, Fianna Fáil in opposition is even more self-serving, cynical and misleading.

Closure of Army Barracks: Motion (4 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: For their own political ambition, they are willing to prey on the fears of the soldiers and their families who will be affected by these closures.

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]

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: Like my colleague, I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. Obviously, we are discussing lowering the limits and endorsing the mandatory testing system at accidents involving injuries. I especially welcome the provisions in the Bill for dealing differently with young people. Driving is already a difficult part of growing up and life. It is something we all must learn and gain...

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Oct 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the Bill which, as the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, said, is straightforward and short. It follows a number of other Bills to fulfil a commitment given in the programme for Government to reduce the cost of doing business in this country. Last week I spoke to the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2011 which one may say has very little in common with this Bill, but it has...