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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Actually, I have been trying to get in on this issue as well. I will be brief. I endorse what Deputy Devlin said. I see my old sparring partner, Senator Buttimer, is present. He will recall from being on the previous committee that we were anxious to spread the message of what could be a fantastic committee. It is one of the newest committees around Leinster House. Senator Buttimer will...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I probably should know this, but I do not attend many meetings of the housing committee. At what time does it usually start and finish?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The housing committee's finishing time probably depends on-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Would an earlier time-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: That will be a help but everything relates to Covid. The figures increasing again will probably hold us back a bit until we are able to get out on the road. If we are to sell this we need to get out to the four provinces where we will invite the regional and local media and do a presentation. This would be very worthwhile. We all know as representatives of the people that there are times...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: We are all following Deputy O'Donoghue now.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (14 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: That is fully acceptable.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (21 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I know that the Acting Chairperson and the Minister of State, who hails from the same county as me, will have an interest in this matter. In recent times, this issue has been raised in the Seanad but it is important that we continue to fight the case on behalf of the particular group of people involved. I will read from a letter that I received recently. I will not mention any names or the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (21 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for his answer, even though I do not agree with a great deal of it. He knows, from the experience in our part of the country, that the jobs club is a free service which helps people with job applications and which provides formal training, walk-in support clinics, job interview preparation and information in respect of employment supports. The clubs also...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh Mr. Ó hÓbáin, Mr. Neary, Mr. Mulligan, Mr. Ryan agus Dr. O'Connor. I have a number of questions. I will try to keep them brief. Some have been already answered. First, I support Deputy Kerrane's comments on the Ahascragh area. I accept that Mr. Ó hÓbáin cannot give us clear answers today but, as the Chairman will know, there is a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The witness has partly addressed joining up those dots, but realistically when can it happen? I gave my situation as an example. The witness is correct that they are all over the country. When can we realistically expect to see progress on that front, where areas are just left out and the cable is not down? Obviously, it is an issue between the witnesses and Eir, but when can we expect...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: That is grand. I will allow Deputy Kerrane to ask a question.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with the Deputy's request that the witnesses examine the issue. Does Mr. Ó hÓbáin wish to answer her questions?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I believe the Deputy is happy with the response. I thank the officials. This discussion has been constructive and, at times, robust. That is a good idea in light of what we are trying to achieve and how we have to answer people's questions. Our consideration of these proceedings will form part of our deliberations under our work programme. I wish everyone a good day.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the four MEPs. Their performance has been excellent. Mine is a different type of question. Richard O'Halloran is held against his will in a Chinese jail. His wife and family are going through torture. Robert Pether from Elphin in Roscommon, originally from Australia, is jailed in Iraq. His wife and family are going through absolute torture. I know the Pether family well. I...

Seanad: Energy Security: Statements (2 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is welcome to the Seanad. I always appreciate how he attends for our debates. This is a difficult time for him, given the major price increases in oil and gas. They do not just affect Ireland, but the world. People are afraid about receiving large electricity and fuel bills. I accept that a number of measures in the budget will be of assistance, for example, an increase in...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, and his officials. Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on it. Each non-Government amendment on Report Stage must be seconded. I ask Senators to bear that in mind.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: As the proposer, Senator Higgins has the right to reply. Does she wish to respond?

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 4 and 5 are logical alternatives to amendment No. 3. Amendments Nos. 2 to 5, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement. All of these amendments are in the names of Senators Higgins and Black. I ask Senators to note that if the question on amendment No. 3 is agreed then amendments Nos. 4 and 5 cannot be moved.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (3 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The amendments are grouped so they are discussed together.