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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: UN Security Council (6 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 98. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of work undertaken by his Department in the advancement of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation agenda as Ireland approaches the beginning of its UN Security Council term. [28225/20]

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed) - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: UN Security Council (6 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: Following on from Deputy Calleary, we will be sitting on the Security Council for the next two years. It is likely to be dominated by the events of the day, as it always is. It is important that we do not lose sight of our traditional responsibility that we have always held in the United Nations to lead on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. I would like to hear from the Minister on...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UN Security Council (6 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 130. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the status of preparations and changes made by his Department to ensure full participation by Ireland as a member of the UN Security Council. [28226/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (6 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 591. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for Donnybrook Garda station, Dublin 4; and if it will continue to operate under the current reduced hours. [29087/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Legislative Measures (1 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if legislation will be introduced requiring companies to offer customers an email contact for purposes such as complaints, cancellation of contracts and queries regarding services to ensure that records of such interactions can be recorded by both parties and that communication channels are not set up in such a way...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (1 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 94. To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of the various business tax deferral schemes in place as a result of Covid-19; if the schemes will be extended beyond 2021; his views on whether the schemes act as a necessary and important de facto cash boost to businesses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27760/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (1 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 173. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will direct the calculated grades executive office for its most rapid response to students who appealed their calculated grades via the student portal, that is, for stage 1 and 2 of the appeals process checking the accuracy of data transcribed (details supplied). [27763/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (1 Oct 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 267. To ask the Minister for Health if there is a regional breakdown of testing timelines by county from a request by a general practitioner to receipt of results by the patient [27762/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: eGovernment Services (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 109. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the eGovernment strategy. [26680/20]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: eGovernment Services (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the latitude he afforded earlier. I was worried that we would not get to the question. We will not get enough time to discuss it. The Minister of State has already answered the question by saying the new strategy will be updated in the first quarter of next year. I know it might not seem like a very important matter, but so many of my constituents are now...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: eGovernment Services (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: Hopefully not, but it is happening in the private sector. I have only found it to be a frustrating experience. When people interact with public services and public bodies they should interact with an individual where possible, including through the use of email and phones. That new strategy is very important. It is great to see a new Minister of State who is able to take charge and drive...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Public Sector Reform Review (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: I have a question on this matter, although we might not get to it this evening. I asked for confirmation on some issues relating to the e-Government strategy which was meant to be updated. I would like to get a timeline for that because it has become much more important in the time of Covid-19. People are interacting more with Government services online because they have to and we need to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Issues (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: It is very important that we continue with the progress we are making in the capital market union to protect the European Union from negative external shocks, in terms of capital flowing in and out of the EU. If we can be more autonomous in how we fund small businesses, we can pursue our own agenda in green financing, digital transition and the important things that underpin the reason for...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Issues (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: One important part of that action plan is improving financial literacy. As we introduce measures for new sources of funding and finance to support local business and new parts of the economy, we must also look for new ways to educate people on how these new systems will work to ensure that we do not fall foul of some of the problems of the past in relation to bad financial transactions.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Tax Reliefs (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: I support remote working. Previously, I asked the Minister about our financial services strategy and making sure that we are focusing on jobs outside of Dublin. Picking up on Deputy Naughten's point, we are looking at a long-term impact on the city centre where people may not be returning to work, at least five days a week, and a permanent reduction in footfall. There is an opportunity...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Issues (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 44. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of progress towards a capital markets union. [26677/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: EU Issues (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: This is to ask for an update on the capital markets union. A new action plan was agreed only five days ago. For five years now, the plan has been making progress towards that union. This is to see if the Minister could inform the Dáil on that updated plan.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: 38. To ask the Minister for Finance the strategy for the financial services sector here. [26676/20]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: I wish to ask the Minister for an update on the international financial services strategy. It is not specified in the question, but I was hoping to focus on the regional aspects of the plan. I might make a few additional points when I comment again.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Financial Services Sector (29 Sep 2020)

Eoghan Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. This is an exciting portfolio and I wish him well in it. A lot of the work depends on how much the Minister of State's senior Minister delegates to him, but I have no doubt that he will be very generous in that regard because I know how busy he is. As the Minister of State mentioned, I was one of several Ministers with responsibility for the previous...