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

Eugene Murphy: I understand that because of Senator Black's involvement in the music industry her address was quite emotional. We all understand where she is coming from. I will move to Senator Wall. I ask Senators to keep to four minutes, if they can. I will get rid of my four minutes to give them the time, which is fair for me to do.

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

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the Senator's co-operation. By giving my four minutes to the final three speakers, there will be 12 minutes and they might use four minutes each. Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Eugene Murphy: You are entitled to it.

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

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the hard work the Minister does. She did not expect to be hit by this tsunami. When Covid first hit, we thought it would be over in a number of weeks. We see where we are now. I know the Minister understands that it has been a hard time for musicians. She might take the following point on board. When the stakeholders forum takes place, sometimes in that debate the smaller...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome Ms Bolger and I wish her well. All of us have a great pride in An Post. That is to be seen when people, including politicians, rally together when a post office is to be closed owing to lack of footfall. There is always a great regret when that happens. Throughout Covid, the staff of An post and our postmen and post women have been a credit to the organisation. Their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I do not want two extra stamps, I want every stamp to be reduced. I appreciate Mr. Bolger's point. On the promotion of post offices, have the witnesses ever gone onto university campuses, spoken to young people and encouraged them to become part of An Post business or sell its business? There could be small units on campuses. A lot of young people might buy into that. People tend to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am on the side of the workforce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will take that. Forget about the other ones for now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Do not forget about the cheap stamp.

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

Eugene Murphy: No, Chairman. I agree with what the Chairman stated and with whoever else spoke. I was taking a telephone call. I believe that is the proper way to proceed. We probably need to find out more about this. I am happy to support what is being suggested.

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

Eugene Murphy: I will echo what the Chairman said in his last few remarks. Many more members of the public could be aware of this committee. With Covid-19, we cannot get out and get our message across but this is a good committee for people who have legitimate questions and concerns that may not have been answered. They will get a fair crack of the whip here. Again, I agree with what the Chairman said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Disability Services with the UNCRPD and Considering Future Innovation and Service Provision: Discussion ^ (2 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator McGreehan was very anxious that I would attend this morning and speak, if possible. Unfortunately, she cannot be here. First of all, I wish to express my thanks to all of our guests this morning. It is interesting to hear their comments and presentations. I am well aware, from people and groups I know, of the great work that Dr. Pender is doing. I strongly support the comments...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments (9 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise to the witnesses for having to rush off for a vote in the Seanad. I will not say much about this because apparently another case in that area is ongoing in the courts. I acknowledge the presentation by Mr. Barrett and the other witnesses. As I understand it, all he wants is for this to be regularised, put through the proper planning process and made safe. That is to his credit...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: First, I want to welcome Senator Flynn back and congratulate her. I was not in the Chamber last week on her return. Yesterday, County Roscommon and the Galway part of the Galway-Roscommon constituency welcomed the great announcement on active travel. A great many issues have been with us for years like the need to extend footpaths, walkways and cycleways, to take away dangerous bends and...

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for being here. I pay tribute to him for the manner in which he has handled this matter and the courage he has shown in every county throughout the country, where he has met the grassroots and farmers in rural communities and listened to them. I was at one or two of those meetings. While 90% of the people present were excellent and there were hard debates, the Minister...

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Nice try.

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It was a very good try.

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. I have no doubt about his commitment to this massive project. The sentiment expressed by everybody is that we must speed up this roll-out as quickly as possible. There have been hindrances along the way, of that there is no question. Covid-19 has been a difficult issue with all these projects.Covid has been a difficult issue for these projects and it does...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as an ábhar seo a chur ar an gclár oibre inniu. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I wish to speak briefly today about two very important projects in the Galway-Roscommon region in relation to our health service. One is the building that is now being built at Portiuncula hHspital.If I am not mistaken, it...