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Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: We will come back to that in a moment.

Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 19 and 20 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Maritime Area Planning Bill 2021: Committee Stage (14 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I want to give the Minister of State a chance to reply, then we will come back to Senator Higgins.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will go with what is suggested. I propose we go with that if it is acceptable to members.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing this matter to be discussed. He is aware of its importance. I welcome my fellow county man, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Feighan, to the House to reply on this matter. I know he has a good interest in it. We have to consider the importance of this issue throughout the health sector. University Hospital Galway, UHG, is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the Minister of State realises we need more nurses in the neurology services. That is good news about University Hospital Galway. While it will not go the whole way, it will certainly make improvements, with three new appointments in 2022, I hope those appointments will happen in early 2022. I understand that, in the context of some of these matters, filling the position the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State, Senator Hackett, who has left us now, mentioned forking the silage on her nice little trip down to Mayo. A lot of heads popped up from the phones and looked over with surprise. She is well known for forking out the silage on her own farm in Offaly. She is no stranger to it. Like other Senators I wish to express my good wishes to all the staff of this House who are...

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Dáil Éireann has agreed on the 15th day of December 2021 to the recommendations made by Seanad Éireann to the Finance Bill 2021 and has made amendments in consequence to the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for interrupting the Minister but I might stop her there because she will have an opportunity at the end of the debate to conclude her prepared remarks.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2021: Second Stage (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for her co-operation.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that the Acting Leader wishes to propose an amendment to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: This is just the proposal that we move ahead with these motions. The questions on each will be dealt with separately.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: We now have statements on live industry supports. I know many Members have a keen interest in this area. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, to speak to us this evening. When she took office, she did not expect to be hit with a tsunami of Covid. I compliment her on all that has been done. I must keep an independent hat on me. I call on the Minister to speak for five minutes...

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I ask Members to co-operate with the speaking times so everybody can say their piece. I call Senator Garvey on behalf of the Green Party.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will let Senators know when they have 30 seconds left because I want to ensure all present get five minutes to contribute.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Cassells for his co-operation. I understand Senator Carrigy wishes to share time with Senator Currie. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Live Industry Supports: Statements (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senators Warfield and Black have reversed their places. I will call Senator Black. Is that agreed? Agreed. I ask all remaining speakers to stick to their time.