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Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Ar mhaith le haon Seanadóir eile focal a rá?

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Gavan is slightly outside the scope of the amendment, but I will leave that for the Minister of State to talk about. I take his point.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: No.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá an solas imithe.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 21, 28 agus 33 le chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It was great to have the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, with us yesterday to launch the Shannon master tourism plan. It was a great day for the region and all living around the River Shannon. Unfortunately I do not have too much time but the Acting Chairperson might be kind and give me a minute or two. I do not think it is fair for any Senator to say that...

Seanad: Mother and Baby Homes Redress Scheme: Statements (30 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Acting Chairperson. It is nice to see him in the Chair for this debate. I know how passionately he has spoken about this issue since I have come to the Seanad. It is appropriate that he is in the Chair. I welcome the Minister to the House on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party. We welcome this discussion today. Even though it is just a discussion on the mother and baby...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is unbelievable that at this stage, after the past almost two years, we have such a crisis in the hospitality sector. I experienced a notable increase in phone calls and emails from people in the hotel and restaurant sector, especially on Monday and Tuesday. To say the sector is in a tailspin at present is nearly an understatement. Staff in one local hotel told me that they had a 75%...

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (1 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I was delighted to sign the motion and I praise Senator McDowell and his colleagues for bringing it forward. I have always had an issue with the subject but, in more recent years, I have become even more concerned. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I welcome his statement. Fianna Fáil welcomes the debate and endorses the long-standing policy and practice of raising...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Health): Statements (1 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I join all my colleagues in saying how upset and annoyed I was with what happened outside the Minister's home. A member of my family brought the matter to my attention and I watched the video. It is shocking. It is good to hear all sides stating we totally condemn it. I experienced this a few years ago as a Deputy. It was not as bad as this. It should not be happening anywhere. I know...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Senator survived, some of them did not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with Senator Kyne's comments about the hospitality business, a matter I spoke about yesterday. I believe something will happen there. I know the Government is very conscious of the difficulties. It is a great morning - I know the Leader will be very happy about this - because last night the Irish organisation, See Her Elected, scooped the award in the democracy category of the...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Draft Planning and Development (LRD Fees) Regulations 2021.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. We will now discuss Covid-19 and the new measures introduced by the Department of Education. I invite the Minister to make her opening statement.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I gave the Minister some extra time because it was important that Members heard her entire contribution. I think all Members will appreciate that she has clearly addressed the issue of mask wearing for children aged nine and upwards who are not comfortable with them. Along with other Members, I wish the Minister well in her portfolio which is challenging because of the ongoing Covid pandemic.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is great to see senior Ministers coming before the House and giving ample time to sit with us and listen to us. In fairness to all sides of the House, we all acknowledge that. It happens with the Minister, the Minister for Health and others, and it should be appreciated. It is a challenging time for the Minister and other Ministers. When we talk at parliamentary party meetings, she...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome Ms Buckley and Mr. Delaney. I have no doubt about their personal sincerity in dealing with this challenging issue. I have no doubt about the Government in this regard either. I also pay tribute to the former Minister of State with special responsibility in this area, Deputy Stanton. I may be from a different political party, but we had to deal with big issues in Roscommon for a...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is fine. I can get the information from my colleague, Deputy Devlin.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Yes. Thank you.

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá dhá cheist bheag agam. I will not hold the witnesses long. This engagement has been helpful and I thank the witnesses for their straight answers. I have been doing some other work here and might have missed something. They may have answered this, and if they have, that is fine. They can just say they have answered it already. First, how many staff have the witnesses working...