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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I was absent for the presentation. I am not a member of the committee but I appreciate the opportunity to contribute. As Senator Mulherin said, the €100 million comprising the commitment of €50 million each from the Government and the EU is welcome. How quickly will it be implemented? Time is of the essence here and I hope that by next autumn we will not still be asking...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I accept that the delegates probably cannot answer my initial question about aid for the beef industry. However, I am concerned. Statistics in the past five years show that in excess of 2,000 families have left the land. There is constant decline. Having attended IFA and beef forum meetings in recent times, particularly on my side of the country where the suckler cow and suckler cow to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Is that beef scheme oversubscribed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I believe it is, although I stand to be corrected.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Future of the Beef Sector in the Context of Food Wise 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (28 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: It is really a repetition of what the previous three speakers have said. I was reading this before, and like others I have to say it is a very productive document in terms of what the commission is offering and suggesting. I appreciate that, and it goes to great lengths to explain the seriousness of cartels within the law if they are found to be in practice and if they do exist. In terms...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: We are delighted that there is an emphasis on rural affairs in A Programme for a Partnership Government and also the return of a Minister with responsibility for rural affairs, namely, Deputy Ring. The most recent Fianna Fáil Government had a similar position and it was held by Deputy Ó Cuív. One of the things that had a great impact on many counties was the announcement by...

Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I join in complimenting Deputies Willie O'Dea and Frank O'Rourke on bringing forth this legislation. As stated by previous speakers, the Housing (Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability) Bill 2018 is geared towards making the system more efficient. In doing so, we will free up hospital beds. We all know there are people in hospital beds because their homes are not suitably adapted to...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Departmental Funding (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 74. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the reason funding is only provided to UN youth volunteers for 12 months; his plans to extend the period of funding for volunteers in the future to a two-year period similar to other countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23009/19]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme Eligibility (29 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 172. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a person (details supplied) is eligible for inclusion in the turf cutting compensation scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22900/19]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I wish everyone a good and positive day at work on behalf of the people of the nation. We are dealing with questions to the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. I want the Minister and Deputies to know that I am very strict on times. Deputies have 30 seconds only to introduce a question; the Minister has two minutes to reply; Deputies have one minute to ask a...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: State Pensions Reform (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister and the Deputy for adhering to the time constraints.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister and Deputies for co-operating. We were a little late starting but we are moving along nicely.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Tá an Teachta a chuir síos Ceist Uimh. 6 as láthair ag an am seo. Bogfaidh muid ar aghaidh go dtí Ceist Uimh. 7. Deputy Wallace has other things on his mind at this stage.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Jobseeker's Payments (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Brady is in luck today, as he is getting to ask a few extra questions.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy will have a further minute.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Local Employment Service (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: The next question is also from Deputy O'Dea. It is his lucky morning.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Is Deputy O'Dea satisfied with the reply?

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Insurance Fund (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Deputy Penrose has tabled Questions Nos. 14 and 15. If we use the time efficiently, we may reach Question No. 15.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: My question is on A Programme for a Partnership Government, specifically its reference to a partnership plan for a fair Ireland in both rural and urban communities. Regarding rural Ireland, Civil Defence has proved to be an outstanding organisation. A group called PHECC - in case anybody thinks I am using unparliamentary language, it is the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council - used to...

Loss of Biodiversity and Extinction of Species: Statements (Resumed) (30 May 2019)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate, although I might not use the full ten minutes allocated to me, and to give my thoughts and ideas. I thank Deputy Niamh Smyth who made a very important presentation to the Dáil yesterday evening, as did all the speakers - Deputy Catherine Martin, Deputy Michael Collins and everybody else. The debate must include...