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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed Circuit Television Systems (28 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: The general position is that the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 apply to personal images recorded by means of video cameras unless the recording activity relates to an individual's own personal, family or recreational activities. The recording of images in public places is, therefore, generally covered by data protection legislation. Useful material on this issue is available on the...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is with sadness and regret that I find myself here, among many other Members, discussing the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union. This was not the referendum outcome the Government wanted or campaigned for, nor was it wanted by the other 26 members of the European Union. Nevertheless, we fully respect that this decision has been taken by the UK electorate. The...

United Kingdom Referendum on European Union Membership: Statements (27 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is not true.

Pre-European Council: Statements (21 Jun 2016)

Dara Murphy: I will start by addressing the request from Deputy Ryan for a briefing from the Department. It would of course be the Department of Justice and Equality and we will see that it takes place and that it is in contact. Many of the Members present would be European affairs spokespersons for their parties. Perhaps it might be up to each party to see who they would send. We will make sure that...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: I am very pleased to contribute to this afternoon's debate. I thank the spokespersons on European affairs and the other Deputies who have spoken already. It is fair to say the speeches we have heard have reflected the unanimous support in this country for the humanitarian approach that has traditionally been taken by Ireland over many decades and have acknowledged that many people from this...

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: The money is going directly to the refugees.

EU Migration and Refugee Crisis: Statements (28 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Germany has taken in 1 million refugees for all its talk.

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: We discussed health yesterday.

EU-UK Relations: Statements (21 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to address the House on this very important issue. Given the exceptional ties that bind our two islands together, the issue of the UK's relationship with the European Union is of fundamental and critical importance to us in Ireland. Our two countries are bound by uniquely close economic, social, political and other connections. Furthermore, from a...

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Could I add a point? Our independent Ceann Comhairle was aware that this had gone awry somewhat and he made a suggestion as to what should happen.

Dáil Reform: Statements (6 Apr 2016)

Dara Murphy: Is it possible that what was suggested can happen within the timeframe?

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Dara Murphy: I did.

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Dara Murphy: As Deputy Crowe will be aware, the trial of Ibrahim Halawa is ongoing. The Government is trying to be as measured as possible in its public comments on the case, in respect of which our objectives are twofold. The first is to ensure Mr. Halawa is released by the Egyptian authorities in order that he can return to his family and the second is to provide consular support to him while he is in...

European Council Meeting: Statements (22 Mar 2016)

Dara Murphy: I add to the comments made by the Taoiseach and many Deputies this morning in expressing my deep sadness and shock at the terrible news of explosions in Brussels this morning and the reported high level of loss of life. This was a deliberate attack on the capital of the European Union, the citizens of Europe and democracy all over the world. Our thoughts are with the victims and those...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (21 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: I thank Senator Walsh for his concern and the efforts he has made consistently to highlight the plight of the Christian minority in the Middle East and in other parts of the world.The Government is in no doubt that Christian communities in many parts of the Middle East, especially in areas facing the rise of extremist groups such as Daesh, have been the victims, as the Senator said, of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Foreign Conflicts (21 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: As I have said, the Government believes the UN and the Security Council, in particular, have not fulfilled their obligations to uphold the UN charter or international law in Syria to date. Genocide is defined under international law as the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national ethnic, radical or religious group, as the Senator said. However, proving the crime of genocide...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Reform Negotiations: Discussion (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: It was a pleasure.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Reform Negotiations: Discussion (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: I thank the Chairman and the joint committee's secretariat in particular. It undoubtedly is the best secretariat of any committee of the Oireachtas. Moreover, with the diplomats who attend meetings regularly, this also is the best attended committee. In fairness to them, they also deserve our thanks.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Reform Negotiations: Discussion (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: Yes. On plan B, I do not wish to reiterate what I have said many times and what many others have said. However, we are very much focused on plan A, namely, the current negotiations. Then all of us in all our member parties and, indeed, in the diplomatic world, the business world and so forth will see how best to engage in the debate in the UK. A disproportionately large number of people...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU-UK Reform Negotiations: Discussion (20 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: We did.