Results 1-20 of 6,361 for speaker:Verona Murphy

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I would like to start my maiden speech by thanking most sincerely the people of Wexford, 11,849 of whom voted for me, first preference or otherwise. I thank my campaign team and express the admiration I have for each and every one of them. They came out to canvass in their hundreds, in most cases after a long day's work, which was a big honour for me. I hope the attainment of a seat in the...

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I have one final paragraph. All of this was happening without resolve and then the coronavirus hit. What can we do? What can the Government do? It can take the lead. We must display truth and transparency in how this process will work. Are we prepared - yes or no? As leaders, the burden is on those in government to make clear decisions to close schools and cancel mass gatherings....

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: In the event that any of the main parties, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party or Sinn Féin, can agree a formation of Government, would all have to convene a special delegate conference to allow members approve a programme for Government?

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: Has due consideration been given to a contingency plan-----

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: -----so as not to give the country the excuse of the coronavirus as an excuse for forming the Government?

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 323. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the average period of time to process an application for naturalisation for the purpose of obtaining a passport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3873/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Expenditure (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 909. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of weekend cover for CAMHS Wexford for two doctors and a secretary travelling from Galway; the estimated travel and accommodation expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3875/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coronavirus Outbreak (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 1076. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the implications of the Covid-19 outbreak for the transport of goods into and through Italy; the discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the implications for the transport sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3872/20]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: 1111. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the measures being taken to implement a Labour Court recommendation issued in 2008 that a pension scheme be put in place for community employment scheme supervisors; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3874/20]

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I concur with all of my colleagues on the aforementioned in that we do have to have accountability. There are many issues on which we would like answers through a question and answer session. Yesterday I partook in a HSE briefing that lasted for two hours. In the first 45 minutes, only two Deputies had asked questions. It is not acceptable and I would prefer to see the Dáil sitting,...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I give my best wishes to Dr. Tony Holohan for his own health and all those who suffer from the coronavirus. I pay my condolences to those who have passed away as a result of the virus. I pay tribute to the front-line staff in hospitals and throughout our medical services as well as to those front-line staff who are not so recognisable in our pharmacies, supermarkets, at checkouts and those...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: In recent weeks I have been contacted by numerous students and parents about non-reimbursement of fees paid for unused student accommodation. This has been mentioned previously. Universities and large private accommodation operators differ greatly in their approaches to handling student accommodation refunds. It is interesting to note that UCC students are in the fortunate position to have...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: If the Minister runs out of time, some of my questions may require written replies, which I would appreciate.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: Wexford has several of the finest nursing homes in the country. One is Knockeen nursing home run by Mary and Nicola Doran who are renowned for providing the highest standard of care to their residents. Unfortunately, Nicola Doran found she had to speak out in the Wexford Peoplethis week. The headline of the newspaper stated that testing at nursing homes was a "farce". Testing took place...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I do not agree with the Taoiseach's last statement. In fact, the two are intrinsically linked. Testing, tracing and isolating are the only things that will see the country open up in such a way that it will not have to close down again because we do not have a testing system. I again ask the Taoiseach to ask the HSE to produce a roadmap that underpins the Government's roadmap in the way in...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I again ask the Taoiseach to look into whether we are utilising all our laboratory capacity and whether there are any prohibitions on testing. If testing is turned around within 24 to 48 hours, it gives us a much better chance with the contact tracing and isolating model.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I appreciate that. I have many people contacting me saying they have never been contacted but were clearly in contact with people who had not only been tested but tested positive. In addition, there is a newspaper report today that says we are only using 2% of the people who were employed to do contact tracing. That is very worrying and, again, it needs to be looked at. After all, I think...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (13 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I concur with several issues raised by Deputy Howlin. I do not wish to repeat them, but I have sent correspondence to the Department and I would be happy if the Minister replies in writing. I will now talk about Government formation talks taking place between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. The incoming Government will face major challenges as a result of Covid-19 and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Services Staff (13 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: 274. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the ongoing issues in relation to school secretaries in their actions to have their pay and conditions put on par with other public servants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5026/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Placement (13 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: 275. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status and proposals to address the lack of primary school places in the greater Rosslare area in view of the announcement of a direct provision centre to open in March 2020 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5029/20]