Results 141-160 of 1,212 for speaker:Dara Murphy

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

Dara Murphy: That was an extensive set of questions. I will start with one asked by Deputy Dooley, which was picked up by others, in particular Deputy Crowe. Deputy Dooley stated that the approach to migration was not working. I agree with his sentiments, as we do not believe it is working. This country showed good, strong ambition that reflected the views of the Irish people. We are a welcoming...

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

Dara Murphy: I am pleased to have this opportunity to meet with the committee today. Although the details are yet to be confirmed, we know that there is a significant event before us this spring. I thank the joint committee for its engagement with me since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs in 2014. When first elected, I had the privilege of being Vice Chairman...

European Council: Statements (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: The Deputy is correct in that the internal situation in Turkey is a matter of serious concern. As the Deputy will be aware, the conflict between the Turkish Government and the PKK restarted in July 2015 when 180 civilians were killed. We are aware there are some serious human rights concerns. Ireland strongly condemns the horrific suicide terrorist attacks, the bombings in Ankara in...

European Council: Statements (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: The chapter, as the Deputy will well know, will read well for the Government and the previous chapters will continue to read horrendously badly for the stewardship of the Deputy's party in government.

European Council: Statements (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: I remember being phoned by Deputy Niall Collins the day before that, but we will talk another day about that matter - the integrity of the Fianna Fáil Party. I am very much pleased to wrap up this debate on the December European Council. Some areas were not touched on in the questions and answers. The Taoiseach said that I would focus on energy union and a forward-looking climate...

European Council: Statements (19 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: On the question on whether the decision that will be taken by way of referendum, possibly in June, by the people of the UK is democratic or undemocratic is very subjective. It is not for us to comment. We are more than aware of the various break-ups of the UK with Northern Ireland and Scotland. It is not for us to comment on how the different elements of the United Kingdom may or may not...

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: Deputy Martin did not put anything into Blackpool or Cork city.

Flooding: Statements (13 Jan 2016)

Dara Murphy: Deputy Martin's Government put nothing into Cork city.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: It has been discussed with amendment No. 1 but we will allow a clarification.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: The amendment relates to limited liability practices. Subject to appropriate fees, the legal services regulation authority will operate a system of authorisation and registration of partnerships which wish to become limited liability practices. The authority will also maintain a publicly available register of these practices. Protection will be provided for the consumer in the form of an...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: The consumer has been at the centre of the thinking of the Minister and Department. The Law Society will maintain the roll of solicitors, while the legal services regulatory authority will maintain the roll of practising barristers.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: Part 10 dealing with legal costs has been well developed for some time. As such, the amendments proposed today are, in the main, only technical enhancements to what is already in place, rather than substantive policy changes to the Part. While I can discuss in detail each amendment, if necessary, Deputies may appreciate a brief overview. The purpose of Part 10 is to introduce an enhanced...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: These amendments deal with the levy that will be imposed on all legal practitioners in order to fund the annual operating costs and administrative expenses of the new legal services regulatory authority and the new legal practitioners disciplinary tribunal. The process is very well advanced so these amendments today are only minor tidying-up amendments in order to perfect the relevant Part...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: The calculation ratio is that 10% of the expenses incurred by the authority and the tribunal in their disciplinary-related functions will be apportioned to the Law Society and 10% to all practising barristers, whether or not they are members of the Law Library, while the remaining 80% will be apportioned in proportion to the expenses incurred in the consideration and investigation of...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 193:In the text proposed to be inserted by Seanad Amendment no. 193 to delete "cause" and substitute "caused".

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 95:In subsection (4)(b) of section 75 proposed to be inserted by Seanad Amendment no. 95 to delete “subsection (6)” and substitute “subsection (7)”.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 98:In subsection (1) of section 78 proposed to be inserted by Seanad Amendment no. 98, in the second last line to delete “and”.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 89:To delete subsection (2) of the section 69 proposed to be inserted by Seanad amendment number 89 and substitute the following:“(2) Regulations made under subsection (1) may make provision for--(a) the procedures to be followed in relation to the matters referred to in subsection (1), and (b) the parties, other than the Authority, the...

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 90:In subsection (4) of the section 70 proposed to be inserted by Seanad amendment number 90, in the third line of that subsection, after “Authority” to insert “or the legal practitioner concerned”.

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: From the Seanad (Resumed) (9 Dec 2015)

Dara Murphy: I move amendment No. 1 to Seanad amendment No. 61:In subsection (5) of section 42 proposed to be inserted by Seanad Amendment no. 61 to delete “subsection (7)” and substitute “subsection (6)”.