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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 257: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if measures are in place to ensure the most vulnerable in society, especially the over 70's medical card holders, will not be adversely affected by the cuts in the household benefits package. [24776/11]

Written Answers — Tax Reliefs: Tax Reliefs (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 256: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the numbers of persons estimated to begin drawing down additional social welfare payments as a gap solution between reaching retirement at age 65 years and receiving the State pension at age 66 years; and the cost to the Exchequer of same. [24775/11]

Written Answers — Architectural Heritage: Architectural Heritage (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 314: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if consideration has been give to emphasising or utilising Hume Street as a cultural asset. [24769/11]

Written Answers — NAMA Portfolio: NAMA Portfolio (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 315: To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, further to Parliamentary Question Nos. 32 and 36 of 11 May 2011, if the meeting with the National Assets Management Agency is taking place; and if he has any further information from NAMA on buildings that have no commercial potential. [24770/11]

Written Answers — Ministerial Responsibilities: Ministerial Responsibilities (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 327: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his involvement in the day to day operations of Bord Gáis, [i]vis-À-vis [/i]salary increases, its office location and its value for money and audits. [24778/11]

Written Answers — Register of Electors: Register of Electors (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 331: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the reason gardaí serving on UN or EU missions abroad are unable to vote in the presidential election. [24780/11]

Written Answers — Sexual Offences: Sexual Offences (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 389: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has examined the report from his Department following its visit to Stockholm; and if he has reviewed at the Attorney General's recent advices regarding the legal and constitutional implications of introducing a ban on the sale of sex. [24782/11]

Written Answers — Compensation Tribunals: Compensation Tribunals (20 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Health if, in view of his meeting with the Irish Thalidomide Association on 15 July 2011, he has made a decision as to whether by thalidomide will be included in the compensation tribunal process. [24772/11]

Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (22 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: As the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, will be aware, yesterday, 21 September, was the international day of peace, a day that has been recognised by the UN for the past 29 years. It was also the first day of the opening of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, where leaders from around the world have come together to discuss their plans for progressing peace and human...

Nuclear Disarmament Initiative (22 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. It is very encouraging to hear that the Government is preparing for the 2015 review conference on the NPT. It is particularly encouraging that the Middle East review will be going ahead in 2012, and I wish everyone the very best in that regard because it is very important to what we are trying to achieve in that region as well as in the wider world in regard...

National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (29 Sep 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank Deputy Brendan Griffin for sharing his time. It is particularly gracious of him, given recent events in Croke Park. Deputy Griffin touched upon a number of aspects. He made the point of having a 12-month tourism cycle and I agree with him that this is crucial. There is no reason not to have tourists coming to Ireland in every month of the year and in large numbers. Attractions...

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: That is correct, with Deputies Coffey, O'Donovan and McHugh.

Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2011 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: I very much welcome this Bill and I congratulate the Minister on bringing it forward. I also congratulate him on all of the work that he has done since assuming office. It is encouraging for a new TD. I have three issues under the heading of transport safety, the first being speed limits. We need consistency in speed limits. The speed limits given for some of the roads are completely...

Patents (Amendment) Bill 2011: Second Stage (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: I am sharing time with Deputy Dara Murphy and Deputy Tom Barry. It is important when discussing research and development, innovation, creativity, design and engineering that we understand the importance of patents in those areas. It is interesting that Albert Einstein cut his teeth as a clerk in a patents office before he went on to be so creative and innovative. We are having this debate...

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 43: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the amount he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in his Department. [28402/11]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Finance the amount he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in his Department. [28401/11]

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 58: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if funding for dyspraxia has been considered in budget 2012. [28045/11]

Written Answers — Schools Building Projects: Schools Building Projects (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 69: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to open a primary school (details supplied) in Dublin 6. [28046/11]

Written Answers — Consultancy Contracts: Consultancy Contracts (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 75: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount he intends to spend on consultancy fees in 2011, in particular those contracted to identify value for money in his Department. [28400/11]

Written Answers — National Lottery Funding: National Lottery Funding (6 Oct 2011)

Eoghan Murphy: Question 78: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the percentage of national lottery money spent on health; and the percentage of European lottery money spent on health each year. [28043/11]