Results 81-100 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (2 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 72: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the minor capital works grant is still in operation; if a school (details supplied) in County Cork will be in receipt of the payment; if the scheme is not currently in operation, if the scheme will be brought back at a later date or his plans for a replacement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32136/11]

Written Answers — Milk Quota: Milk Quota (2 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 410: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will consider changing the butterfat levels within the milk the quota system from its current average of 3.57% to 4% or higher which would be closer to the European average; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32023/11]

Written Answers — Preschool Services: Preschool Services (2 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 456: To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if there are changes to the free preschool year with regard to its budget allocation; her plans to develop further the education of preschool children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32022/11]

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I am sharing time with Deputies Patrick O'Donovan and Heather Humphreys. I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I was tempted to reread it to find the section on third level fees, having listened to the previous contribution-----

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: -----but I appreciate when one plays the same broken record, bits will be repeated, or when one uses the same script every time one comes into the Chamber, it is handy to cut and paste similar sections.

Competition (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome this Bill. This amending legislation is one the county could have had sooner. It highlights the fact that, as a country, we had lost competitiveness. I was interested to read a reference in The Economist last week that we are not improving our competitiveness, but that is not the case. For the first time in a number of years relative to our main competitors, particularly in...

Energy (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill, which has broad cross-party support. The key objective of the legislation is to reduce energy demand through a targeted programme which will place energy efficiency obligations on energy suppliers and distributors. This is very welcome. Some time ago, people visited my constituency office to seek primary legislation concerning the pension...

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (15 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason the EBS, which is a part of AIB, has a variable mortgage interest rate of 4.93%, and AIB 3.25%; the reason they do not charge the same variable mortgage interest rate to all customers both in AIB and in EBS; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34039/11]

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (15 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 140: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is considering introducing a scheme to give standard tax relief for a list of approved works for home insulation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34521/11]

Irish Film Board (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I also welcome this Bill, but I would dispute the assertion that it is a technical Bill, given the economic difficulty the country is in. Under the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, it is welcome that the Government is making such a visible monetary commitment to this industry, which in the past has proven its vital importance to the people of Ireland. It has been rightly said...

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I must admit I got a fright a minute ago when I heard the Deputy opposite calling for the establishment of a contract between GPs and the State, even though we are here to speak about the contract that already exists, which we are seeking to amend. I am not exactly sure what he was talking about but, as the French would say, plus ça change -...

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I realise I have digressed significantly.

Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome this important initiative in the development of our community based health care services. I welcome the commitment to remove restrictions to trade and competition in sheltered sectors. I represent a constituency with both urban and significant rural areas with many houses and families spread out over a wide geographical area. I am keen to ensure that all residents in my...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (24 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: Question 182: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount of funding given per annum to the veteran groups ONE and IUNVA over the past three years; his plan to recognise the Irish Legion Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36721/11]

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the motion and on the Government amendment to it. Since the Government has taken control of the country - which was so badly let down by the previous Administration - its primary ambition has been to restore economic sovereignty and to create a nation of which our children and their children can be proud and in which they can grow up and prosper. I have...

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: -----a rate of £13 applies in respect of the second and subsequent child. This equates to half the rate paid in respect of such children in the Republic.

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: It is also the case in the North that if the income of a household is above £41,000, children's allowance is not paid. It is extremely rich of Sinn Féin to table this motion when in the country in which it is in power-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: -----namely, Northern Ireland-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: -----teachers will be going on strike tomorrow and-----

Social Welfare Benefits: Motion (29 Nov 2011)

Dara Murphy: -----where only half the rate which obtains in the Republic in respect of second and subsequent children is paid. I suggest that since Sinn Féin is a single organisation, it should focus its attention on the jurisdiction in which it is in government.