Not right now, skimask.

The issue is that the pic is not even starting its programme.

I want to give you more information. When voltage is being applied to the circuitry, these levels are given on the pic's socket:

RA3 = Undefined, Floating
RA4,RA5,RB2,Vdd,RB5 = 5.01 Volts
RA7,RA7 = OSC