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Confidence in Taoiseach and Government: Motion (9 Dec 2014)

Dara Murphy: You cut everything.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff Data (20 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: The Deputy may wish to note that the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) is an Office under the aegis of my Department. However, the Office is statutorily independent in the discharge of its functions. There is currently thirty staff serving in the ODPC in Full Time Equivalent (FTE) terms. My Department also has responsibility for data protection legislation and policy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: That would probably be more suited to the next meeting because the Department of the Taoiseach is currently collating our approach through the institutions. The friends of the Presidency group is conducted at official level and is compiling the various suggestions from other member states and obviously we have a dialogue ourselves. One position we are strong on is that we feel existing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I recall as a member of the committee we all agreed at the time - I assume it still does - that it is vital to give an enhanced role to the Oireachtas through this committee and through the relationships with the institutions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: As always, there was a broad range of questions. I will start with the issue of TTIP, which was the subject of the Chairman's second question and referenced by Senator Reilly. I attended the informal TTIP negotiations in Rome on behalf of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, last month. Also there was Mr. Michael Froman, the United States trade representative,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I am very pleased to be here today. I apologise for the fact that due to diary constraints we were not able to schedule a meeting prior to the October General Affairs Council, GAC. However, I will provide the committee now with a brief update on discussions at that meeting and at the September General Affairs Council. I will start with the October GAC. The focus of our attention last...

Suspension of Member (13 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Sinn Féin is making up its own rules, its own laws, its own courts and its own version of democracy.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: There was not one word about it in his entire contribution, and Deputy Mac Lochlainn talks about obfuscation. That is absolutely disgraceful.

Allegations Regarding Sexual Abuse by Members of the Provisional Republican Movement: Statements (12 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Well done - not one mention of the role of the republican movement in moving sex offenders south.

Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: The debate in the past two days has highlighted the mortgage difficulties faced by many homeowners and the importance of implementing measures to assist those who remain in difficulty. In that regard, I compliment Deputy Joan Collins for tabling the motion, in particular on its timing. Representatives of the banks appeared before the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform...

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: Senator Mullins asked about the misuse and abuse of alcohol. The Minister has recently committed that a review of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment services for offenders be undertaken as quickly as possible. I wholeheartedly support Senator Mooney's point about the community nature of policing. I had the honour of being the first chairman of a joint policing committee on a pilot...

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I very much welcome the opportunity to be here for this debate. I am glad that Senator van Turnhout said I had a calming effect on this Chamber. I hope that will remain the case after I complete my speech. After the two amendments we had to earlier debate on legislation, perhaps it will be a case of third time lucky. On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: ISIS was discussed at the meeting in August and it is expected that it will be discussed again in December. I do not, however, have an update for Deputies in that respect. The question on Cyprus, to an extent, is similar. At the last minute, the Cypriot Prime Minister took ill, which meant that the level of detail considered in the discussion was curtailed. However, Ireland supports...

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: With regard to the single supervisory mechanism that was put in place recently, the Minister for Finance and others made it clear that the important decision - the so-called game-changer to which the Deputy referred - was that the facility would be open to Ireland if it were in the best interests in the country to apply for the retrospective bank guarantee.

European Council Meeting: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: We have seen significantly more money returned to the Exchequer for Bank of Ireland than was put in. The State is a significant owner of AIB and Permanent TSB, and choices will be made on our options. The Deputy is correct about the specifics of afforestation and climate mitigation. The detail of the overarching targets will be discussed over the period coming up to the international...

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: A lengthy term in office.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: As the Senator says, it is a very similar argument to the one he made before, so he will not be surprised to hear me make a similar reply. I am unable to accept this amendment because the grounds for refusal of mutual assistance applications, which are included in this Bill, already make such provisions. I refer the Senator to the provisions in section 14, "refusal to confiscate". For...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: There is a difference between the legal provisions that would be put in place and instances such as those the Senator has referenced, where mistakes are made. There can and must be an acceptance that no matter what system or legal basis exists, an error can still be made and even the type of amendments he is proposing in both of these Bills would still not remove the possibility of an error...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I accept what Senator Ó Clochartaigh believes might be the intention behind the amendment. There are in place, however, mutual assistance treaties which have been agreed with states throughout the European Union and elsewhere and which function well. Those treaties provide protection and safeguards in respect of both data and individuals. I could not agree more with Senator Bradford...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Nov 2014)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Senator and the Cathaoirleach for their kind words. It is a pleasure and great privilege for me to be here for the first time and I hope to return on another occasion. I also convey the apologies of the Minister, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. The Senators' amendment provides for the insertion of a new section in the terrorist offences Bill prohibiting the transfer of data "to...