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Seanad: Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that Senator Craughwell is spokesperson for the Independent group.

Seanad: Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I simply wanted to clarify that the Senator has eight minutes.

Seanad: Technological Universities Agenda: Statements (2 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. He has had a keen interest in education over a long period. I know that with him and the Minister, Deputy Harris, we have two people who will drive this project. It is in safe hands. So many speakers have mentioned that it is great to have the development that we have now. To have the ongoing consultation and drive to make things happen following this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: In the Ballinasloe area, a number of residents were woken in the early hours of Sunday, 22 June 2020 by a low-flying aircraft. It has now been established that the aircraft belonged to the RVL Group, an English-based firm that specialises in aerial surveys. It was previously reported that the firm had completed survey flights over parts of Westmeath in the early hours of 4 November. Online...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Senators Buttimer and Chambers have indicated so I call Senator Buttimer. Anybody else who wishes to speak on this amendment should please give me his or her name.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: As this is Committee Stage, Senators can speak as often as they wish.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I remind Members that because we are on Committee Stage, they can speak as often as they wish and for as long as they wish. I do not want to over-encourage Senators, which could be dangerous. I welcome the Minister of State. I have a long list of speakers. The next speaker is Senator Chambers.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: It cannot be moved, but the Senator can speak to it.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (3 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator. I am very proud to hear him speak about Strokestown Park House and Gardens, the National Famine Museum and County Roscommon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: We have heard a lot in recent times about maternity leave not being available. It is in that context that I wish the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and her husband, Paul, who is a good Roscommon man, every good wish for the future. In today's edition of the Irish IndependentLorraine Hall, a Fine Gael councillor, talks about the treatment of pregnant Deputies. She stated that she had...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister. As many speakers have said, he is an honourable man. One of the most important qualities in politics is to be able to listen and understand people. I have often defended the Minister in rural areas, particularly with some farming groups. I have said the Minister will listen and understand and knows we have challenges, particularly in agricultural areas. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh Ms de Brúch agus roimh Mr. Parnell. I thank Mr. Parnell for his presentation. I acknowledge the work the Department has done during this extraordinary pandemic. I know that many of its staff have worked extremely hard. There is also the significant amount of money that has come into the regions. It is acknowledged by many communities, as is the assistance...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I do not wish to hold up the meeting. I thank Mr. Parnell for the clarification he provided, but I know of groups that are in need of assistance. I refer to local community development associations. They have an office and co-ordinate everything in the town. For example, they support the town teams and act as an unofficial tourism office. They do printing for voluntary groups. In the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with the points Deputies Kerrane and Ó Cuív have made. I hope it will work out fine. As Deputy Ó Cuív said, it worked well as it was, to be honest. We will wait and see what will happen now.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Chairman, if I could make a comment, I genuinely wish you well in your role. Perhaps as a compromise, as Deputy Griffin suggested, you may be prepared to tell members that you will make a statement to the Dáil next week in order that we can move on with the committee. That would be one form of compromise and it is not a big ask. I do not want to get embroiled in a major controversy....

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: So you will not do that. Would you consider it?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I have given you a way out on this.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: The way I see this going, the committee will be gone from here in two minutes. We do not want that to happen. As a way forward — I am giving you a way out here — I ask you to consider making a statement next week and addressing the members here who have asked questions. Then we can move on with our business. I believe that would be acceptable to most members.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Gavan want to come back in?