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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: There is just myself then. Let us say I am living wherever and I have a concern. I want to contact Manna. How do I do that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: Which I am on at present. Therefore, it is only through an email address. Is that the only option I have?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: So there is-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: If I see an urgent issue, I cannot see your phone numbers on your website.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: In a real-time emergency involving a drone, there is no option-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I understand. What is the phone number? I am talking about an unintended emergency in which one needs to be able to contact Manna.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I understand that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I understand that. If we have a real-time emergency and I need to contact Manna, how do I do that?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: That is a gap, and it is something to consider.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: An emergency number is really important.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: What might not have happened already could potentially happen. I call Deputy Ruth Coppinger.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I call the final speaker.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I thank the members. Time management is always a challenge in these committee meetings, and I apologise if at times I cut you short or whatever else but I appreciate your patience in that regard and for keeping to the time allocated. I thank our witnesses in the second section: Mr. Bobby Healy, chief executive officer of Manna Air Delivery, supported by Mr. Kevin Houston, head of...
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I acknowledge the vital work of European Movement Ireland. I am not too sure when it was founded but I believe it was before Ireland’s participation in the EU. It was in the 1950s, if I am not mistaken.
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: In 1954. I acknowledge the extent to which European Movement Ireland informs, engages with and empowers Irish citizens and thank it for that. The headline figures indicate there is still robust support for membership, notwithstanding that it is down from a high of 93% in 2019. I have always been on record as having said we cannot take that support for granted. When we dig deeper, we...
- Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: Fifty percent. I have so many figures in front of me. What role can European Movement Ireland play in addressing the trust gap, perhaps through more transparent dialogue and citizen outreach? How can European Movement Ireland drive awareness of and public support for the digital and green transitions? These are vital areas. Through Ireland’s Presidency how can we shape...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: If I am operating a crane in Dublin city centre, I am concerned about a Manna drone in my workspace, it is an urgent concern and I have a mobile phone, how do I contact Manna?
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I speak today as a proud voice for Clonmel, a town with a borough charter dating back to 1608 and a place of deep history and extraordinary community spirit. Clonmel has felt the loss of its borough council profoundly since its abolition in 2014. Decision-making drifted from the people. Civic pride diminished. The unique identity of our town, forged over centuries, was quietly eroded....
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (17 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: I mentioned that there were five borough councils, one of which was Kilkenny.
- Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (17 Jul 2025)
Michael Murphy: 45. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 101 of 29 May 2025, for a further update on a commencement date for the construction of the new south Tipperary Garda Community HQ based in Clonmel; and if the project is still on track for a completion date of the end of 2026. [38412/25]