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Wed, 6 May 2015
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Human Rights
Paul Murphy
437. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the presidential election result in Kazakhstan; his views that there was a fair and democratic election process in the recent Kazakh presidential election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17719/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Control of Dogs
Paul Murphy
559. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government in view of studies showing a higher rate of hospitalisations from dog bites (details supplied) here in comparison to other European Union States, if his Department is reviewing the situation; if measures are being considered, including legislative change, to deal with the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17691/15]
Wed, 6 May 2015
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Wildlife Rangers Appointments
Paul Murphy
610. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of the internationally recognised importance of Bull Island in north Dublin as a nature reserve, and the ongoing threat to its wildlife from persons and unleashed dogs, if she will arrange for funds to be made available for the employment of a wildlife ranger and dog warden exclusively for the island; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17722/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Public Sector Staff Recruitment
Paul Murphy
90. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if asking candidates in interviews for positions in the civil and public service regarding their political views is prohibited or in breach of any guidelines. [17038/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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European Council Meetings
Paul Murphy
122. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Defence if he will report on discussions held with European Union counterparts on possible military action connected to the current humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17005/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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European Council Meetings
Paul Murphy
123. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on any discussions held with European Union counterparts regarding refugees from North Africa; if she supports granting visas to persons from the Middle East and north Africa fleeing the conflicts in the region; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17004/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Garda Promotions
Paul Murphy
127. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on extending the code of practice of the Commission for Public Service Appointments when filling senior roles in the Garda Síochána such as Assistant Commissioner. [17037/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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European Council Meetings
Paul Murphy
169. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on discussions held with European Union counterparts regarding a military response to the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean; if he is opposed to such military action by European Union states in north Africa; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17006/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Foreign Conflicts
Paul Murphy
170. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the airstrikes by the United States of America in Pakistan on 15 January 2015 that killed two captives (details supplied). [17007/15]
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
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Foreign Conflicts
Paul Murphy
171. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or any of his staff have discussed with the authorities in the United States of America the drone attacks by that country in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq; his views on these drone airstrikes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17008/15]
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Sale of Aer Lingus
Paul Murphy
15. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the sale of the State's share in Aer Lingus, following advice from the review group on the possible sale of the shares. [16499/15]
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Dublin Bus Services
Paul Murphy
25. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he supports the privatisation of 10% of Dublin Bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16500/15]
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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EU Issues
Paul Murphy
343. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the death in the Mediterranean of migrants from Africa travelling to Europe by boat; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16223/15]
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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European Council Meetings
Paul Murphy
344. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his meeting with other European Union Foreign Affairs Ministers in Luxembourg on 20 April 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16224/15]
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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European Council Meetings
Paul Murphy
345. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he discussed the case of a person (details supplied) with other European Union Foreign Affairs Ministers in Luxembourg on 20 April 2015. [16225/15]
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Emergency Accommodation Provision
Paul Murphy
31. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the amount that has been spent on emergency accommodation by his Department and local authorities to tackle the immediate homelessness crisis in the four Dublin local authorities in the past 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15773/15]
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Water Charges Administration
Paul Murphy
42. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will report on any discussions he has had with Irish Water regarding a large volume of non-payment of water charges; if he has a contingency plan in place should there be a large amount of non-payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/15]
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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UN Conventions Ratification
Paul Murphy
104. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Justice and Equality with reference to the pledges and commitments provided by the Irish Government during the election to the United Nations Human Rights Council (details supplied), in which the Government committed to the expeditious ratification the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, if her Department had assessed the legal complications in ratifying the convention at the time of the provision of these commitments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16025/15]
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage
Paul Murphy
131. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Health in view of the financial difficulties faced by many sufferers of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, due to the additional financial burden of paying for medicines and treatment, if his Department has given consideration to including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis on the prescribed list of conditions under the long-term illness scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16010/15]
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
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Money Advice and Budgeting Service
Paul Murphy
46. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her views on reforming the Money Advice and Budgeting Service from 51 individual companies to six companies; her views on maintaining a strong volunteer and community input into service at a local level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15919/15]