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Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Thank you. I call Senator Paul Daly, who is representing Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I have no doubt that the Minister of State's heart is in the right place in her efforts to deal with this issue and I welcome her statement today. Senator O'Loughlin quoted figures on licences going back to 2016 which were quite high but in some of the intervening years there has been a drop. This should not have all been dropped on the Minister of State's desk. It is not all her fault....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I want to pay tribute to three young lads from Scoil Mhuire in Strokestown who recently won a national Garda youth award for the fundraising they did for Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland. In 2020, Jack Beirne, Andrew Jordan and Mark Rogers did a transition year enterprise project. It is supposed to be a money-making enterprise but they decided they wanted to do something for Childhood...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Chair. I do not have questions as I was not here for the presentation. I was held up in a Seanad debate I was chairing. It is wonderful to see our guests here. I have spoken in the meetings in the past about this issue. I will talk to my colleagues about what has been discussed today.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I knew the Leas-Chathaoirleach was a good decent, Cavan man as well. I express my appreciation to him and to my colleagues for allowing me to contribute now. I was due to be the second speaker on this issue, but, unfortunately, our lead contributor has been held up because something unavoidable happened. I was at another briefing over in Buswells Hotel, and I could not get away from it...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: -----to listen to the debates and that he wants to be part and parcel of this process. Regarding the new situation concerning rents, the cap at 4% was replaced on 6 July 2021 when the rent increase in the RPZs was prohibited from exceeding general inflation as recorded in the HICP. The aim was to bring about far lower rent increases for the estimated 74% of all tenancies in the RPZs. The...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. Fearaim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach. Is iontach an rud é go bhfuil sé anseo chun labhairt linn. Is í seo an chéad uair dó a bheith anseo mar Thaoiseach. The Taoiseach is very welcome to the House. This is not an easy time for a leader and this has already been acknowledged and said. I agree with the comments of...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: And just transition.

Seanad: Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 Air Accident: Statements (18 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Is lá brónach é sin do gach duine sa Teach seo. Is lá an-bhrónach é do na teaghlaigh freisin. I will take a few short moments to pay tribute to those people and their families. Once I saw this on the agenda last week, I wanted to do this because many people would expect me to. The Irish people have never forgotten...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the engagement the Minister had with Fianna Fáil councillors and other councillors through Senators. He fully understands the need for councillors to be able to engage. That will happen but it is important to put on the record of the House that the Minister has engaged widely with councillors, certainly through our group. He has attended meetings and explained his...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will not delay the debate, but I acknowledge the comments from Senator Wall and the Minister. The amendments are quite similar, but the most important thing is that it clearly states that there will be this for councillors, because they will have to be notified. That is important, and councillors have been telling us that. I acknowledge the fact that the Minister will have a look at this...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Children in Care and Children Leaving Care: Statements (23 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is nice to see Senator Boyhan as the Acting Chairman for this debate. As many speakers have done, I pay tribute to a number of people in this House who have been very vocal and have worked very hard on the issue of protecting our children properly. I include our Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, who is very strong in her role with regard to children, and the Minister, Deputy...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I should not mention Christmas because it is a little bit early, and I certainly should not mention "Silent Night".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: On a very serious note, I should not be mentioning "Silent Night" but for many politicians and entertainers there will be many silent nights. Musicians are facing a second season of cancellations. These cancellations are piling up with the new Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality and social gatherings. A recent survey by the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland found that almost...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the role of Senator Ruane in introducing this legislation and allowing us to have what I would call a very important debate. I am sure it is in everybody's interest to have this matter discussed and make progress where we can. However, I am inclined to support the Government's proposal to wait 12 months in respect of this Bill. I do not believe this is a delaying tactic...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It states "fewer than 50 employees".

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: My apologies. A company employing 50 is still very small. I am not opposing what the Senators are doing but we need time. We need to have proper discussions and consult the industry more. I return to the point that Ireland has now set really solid targets for the reduction of emissions. That is what we have to do. We all acknowledge that. I am sure we can all work together on a process...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I did not mean that. That is a fair point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with the many speakers who spoke up for our secretaries. In response to what Senator Sherlock said, I was a Deputy and two people worked with me. My secretary is doing the work of two people. Incredibly, on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays she is doing work that I would not ask anybody to do. These people are so committed and dedicated. I hope we can solve this issue as...