Results 341-360 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: He never used the word, "party".

Family Home Mortgage Settlement Arrangement Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: Deputy Doherty should quote him accurately.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Seanad for the invitation to participate in this debate on the future of the Europe 2020 strategy. It is an honour and privilege to be here today. It is fitting that the occasion allows me the opportunity to commend once again the very valuable work undertaken by the Joint Committee on European Affairs in contributing last November to the European Commission's public...

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank the four Senators for their contributions. Unfortunately, we heard from Sinn Féin the usual point that everything is a disaster, with no suggestions anywhere at all as to what we might do to improve the lot of people of Europe. May I pick up on the last point on which Senator Mullins, Senator Leyden and Senator O'Keeffe touched in their contributions, namely, the issue of...

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputies for their contributions. I look forward to further discussion on Committee Stage and Report Stage. As engaged as Opposition Deputies were during the debate, they are not in the Chamber to listen to my answers. While critical of the non-attendance of certain Ministers, they head off in a manner that is, to put it mildly, typical. The 21 days for the non-use of vehicles...

Environment (MIscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a).

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: That is what we are doing today in the national Parliament.

Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: This is Dáil Éireann and the Deputy can question away.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: The Ombudsman (Amendment) Act 2012 was signed into law by the President on 31 October 2012. The effect of the Act is that the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform can, by regulation, provide that entities be included under the remit of the Ombudsman. I am advised that the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, under whose remit the Environmental Protection...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Environmental Policy (18 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I reiterate that a satisfactory mechanism will be found. Decisions may be challenged in the courts or by way of judicial review.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. McCarthy for his comments on an important topic for Ireland, the UK and the future of Europe. I call Senator Reilly, who is a Border Senator.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: Before Deputy Durkan comes in again, I have a couple of questions. I remind the committee that as we progress through these meetings the focus of the discussions must be on the implication for Ireland not on the decision of a sovereign country. We are not here to tell anybody how to vote in the forthcoming election. That is not the remit of the committee. If the UK left and its economy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Mr. McCarthy for his comments on an important topic which we will be pursuing in the coming weeks and months. I propose that the committee go into private session to deal with private agenda items. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, for her inability to attend this meeting. The Minister appreciates this amendment is one of a series of changes to the 2005 Act recommended by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, which took the view that a single member commission would provide greater accountability and strengthen its...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: I thank Deputy Collins for his amendment. He is correct in the first instance that the core function of GSOC is to investigate complaints made against the members of the Garda Síochána. As things stand, however, GSOC cannot investigate a complaint made against the Garda Commissioner. Section 7 of this Bill changes the position by inserting a new section into the Garda...

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: I think a member of the public can make a complaint against the Commissioner, but the Minister for Justice and Equality is part of the process of the investigation. That is correct. To give the Deputy a more complete answer, the issue of the Minister's consent is being dealt with by later amendments which are before us.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: That is a use of language. The Minister has a role in the process.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: The Minister for Justice and Equality has a role in the process. This has been discussed at some length. It is important to acknowledge that there will be a reporting structure in place to give a rationale to the process. When a complaint is brought, there must be a reason for the complaint and a reason must also be given as to why the complaint is not being taken on by the Minister.

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (28 Jan 2015)

Dara Murphy: It is a matter for GSOC.