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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I lend my support to the Senators who spoke about the staff and customers of Ulster Bank. A worrying situation is developing in banking. Senator Dooley mentioned the post office network. Credit unions, which are in every urban and rural area of the country, have also provided a tremendous service. They are seeking greater involvement in the banking system but have been prevented from...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The launch of the report was a landmark moment in Irish history, one which we must never forget because it shone a light on what was one of the darkest and most horrible periods. The women and children in mother and baby homes were treated like second-class citizens and they will bear the scars of their tortured past for the rest of their lives. I have no doubt about that. It was shocking...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is great to be able to raise this issue in the House this morning. It is nice to have one of our own Senators, Senator Hackett, here in the role of Minister of State. I know the Minister of State has a keen interest in this area. I studied horticulture in my college days so I take a keen interest in the area. In the middle of a pandemic and with so many problems out there, it is an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for her reply and update on the 2020 scheme. The number is still small in terms of the amount of people who have sought assistance but I do accept that quite a number of them might not engage at all. I am delighted that the Minister of State mentioned the traditional making of the hurley stick from ash. I do not know what the phrase the clash of the ash will...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: After that speech, there is no doubt that the Minister will be back in Navan.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: As Senator Lombard is not present, I gave Senator Burke the extra time and did not interrupt him. Before calling the Minister, Senator Garvey has three minutes.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber. He has been brought on a tour of the country so he will not be short of holiday destinations at home this year with all the places he can go to. I will not get involved in the debate as Acting Chairman as it would not be appropriate, but I subscribe to the comments of Senator Dolan. I hope the greenway will come as close to Ballinasloe as it can.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister's time is nearly up.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister. I apologise to have to bring the debate to an end but with Covid-19, we must stick to the rules.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the Minister coming to the Seanad and for all the comments. I assure the Minister that people, both urban and rural, are very happy about what is happening with greenways and their spaces to walk and cycle. We have had a very constructive debate and I thank all Members and the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Le linn na seachtaine speisialta seo, is deas an rud é go bhfuil a lán daoine sa Teach ag baint úsáid as a gcúpla focal Gaeilge. Is cinnte go bhfuil an tseachtain seo chugainn ina páirt de Sheachtain na Gaeilge freisin. B'fhéidir gur theideal níos fearr é coicís na Gaeilge an bhliain seo chugainn. However, it is good to see everybody having...

Seanad: Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (5 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: In the few minutes I have I will try to deal with a few quick points. Senator Wall is to be highly commended for getting this debate going. My colleague, Senator Byrne, has done a lot of work in this area and the Minister of State has a huge interest it. With the Government's plan going forward, this Bill and all of us working together, we can make this happen and make it work. We should...

Seanad: Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ráitis (8 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach agus leis an Seanadóir Ardagh. Táim ábalta cúpla focal Gaeilge a labhairt. Is deas an rud go bhfuilimid ábalta díospóireacht a bheith againn anseo sa Teach le linn Sheachtain na Gaeilge, nó b’fhéidir coicís na Gaeilge mar bhí an tseachtain seo caite san áireamh...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: On a point of order, there was an agreement that I would take three minutes.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Tourism): Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am grateful to the Acting Chairperson and the staff for this opportunity to speak and I will certainly abide by the time limit. I thank my colleagues Senators Crowe and Blaney for their assistance. The Minister is very welcome to the House. I sincerely thank her for all the work she has been doing, along with the Government, in a most difficult time. I want to give the message I have...

Seanad: National Development Plan: Statements (22 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I started with six minutes and I am down to one and a half minutes and if I do not start now I will lose that. I thank the Minister for being here and say well done on his stewardship of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. I will have to condense my speech. The purpose of a national development plan should be to make Ireland a better place for us all. Perhaps in the past we...

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: As this is a Government amendment, naturally I will support it. An important point was made by Senators Bacik, Warfield, Seery Kearney and Higgins on the price of insurance. I think somebody mentioned that the childcare sector has a massive challenge with insurance at the moment. I hope the message will go out loud and clear this evening that we want to see insurance companies respond in a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Roadmap to Social Inclusion: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: This is a really important topic. The Minister of State has given the impression that he will certainly work well on this and make an all-out effort to try and eliminate poverty, particularly among children. I saw figures recently which indicated that there are more than 200,000 children in poverty, much of which is food poverty. The worrying and frightening thing is that if one checks the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Roadmap to Social Inclusion: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Chair should count himself lucky. He sees too much of me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach agus guím lá lus an chromchinn sona daoibh go léir. Is lá speisialta é.