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Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State without interruption.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Warfield, I am very fair in the Chair. You will be allowed to respond. I will not allow any Member to heckle the Minister of State, but you will get a chance to respond.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Warfield should be allowed to finish his point.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: No. Senator Fitzpatrick's amendment will be discussed separately.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Warfield, is that acceptable to you?

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Warfield, is that acceptable to you? The Minister of State has indicated, in reply to Senator Higgins, that he will come back on this amendment on Report Stage. The Minister of State seems to be in favour of what you are saying.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am sorry for interrupting. The House stands suspended for 15 minutes in accordance with the order of the Seanad of Tuesday, 25 May.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I strongly support my colleague, Senator Fitzpatrick's, amendment. It is good to see widespread support for it in the House. The Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, are adamant, and we know it from what the Minister has said to us, that they will do everything that can be done to solve this housing crisis. I will repeat what I said recently in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will not comment on the last speaker other than to say that the issue is not vaccinators but the supply of vaccines, which is a problem we have no control over. I raise an important issue which featured in one of the lead stories by Lorcan Allen in yesterday's Business Post. Part of the article stated: An expert has warned that Ireland's power system is at risk, amid concerns that...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (31 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: At present, 90% of those aged 60 to 69 have started vaccination. For those aged 50 to 59, 90% have registered and almost 80% have started vaccination. Almost 100% of citizens over the age of 70 are now fully vaccinated. It was an extraordinary challenge but it has been a huge success. I often say that when a challenge is thrown down to Irish people, they like it and they respond. We have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State, as a good Kildare person, will know all about the racing business but without horse and pony racing, there would be no Irish racing industry to enjoy. This business is the essential foundation for all young jockeys to learn the skills and competencies to enable them to become top-class jockeys in Ireland and abroad.It is a sport for males and females from all walks of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate that the Minister of State has given such a comprehensive reply. I am delighted there will be discussion and a recognition of how important the matter is. If we do not support the sport now it will die out. It will affect Irish racing hugely. No young talent will get the chance to become a jockey. No disadvantaged child will get the necessary training he or she would need,...

Seanad: Public Service Pay Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I was a few minutes late. I was in Roscommon town on personal business this morning and when I came out, the tyre burst on my car. I thank the lads in Roscommon who did a quick change for me and sorted me out. I should have been before. That is the reason I am running a bit late. Thanks to everyone, and I appreciate the House letting me speak after I was supposed to be here. Like many...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me in even though I was a little late arriving. As Senator McGreehan said on behalf of our side of the House, we will not be opposing the Bill. Indeed, we support it. Like other Senators, I compliment Senator Ruane, who has done a lot of work on the Bill. Of course, Senators Black, Flynn and Higgins have given significant...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: This matter is exercising the minds of many people, particularly young people. I accept that because of a Cabinet meeting this morning, the Minister of State is filling in for various Ministers. I appreciate that this is not his area of responsibility but I am sure he will convey the message to the Minister for Transport. The issue of the driving theory test has been in the public arena...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. I am disappointed with his detailed reply because I feel that it will take a long time for us to clear the backlog if we do not take exceptional measures. I stand to be corrected but I have been told that one cannot get an online test as none are available. I do not know whether that is true or whether the Minister of State has up-to-date information. If we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The world held its breath on Saturday evening. Europe held its breath and Ireland held its breath as Christian Eriksen fought for his life. Many say the cameras showed us what was happening for too long, but because they spent so much time showing us, it has alerted the world to the importance of defibrillators and what they can do. I fully endorse and support the comments of Senator Wall....

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 31 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I understand Senator Warfield was written to.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am told it was not in order to put forward this amendment on Report Stage. Is the Senator happy with that?