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

Eugene Murphy: That was a positive response on the crucial developments at Portiuncula Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital. I was delighted to hear the Minister of State say that, as part of the works on the former, the electrical and natural gas network had been upgraded and the medical gas infrastructure had been modified and upgraded. I hope that we can move the project at Sacred Heart Hospital ahead as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Kyne. I know that this project is important to all who live in the western region.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks and Wildlife Service (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks and Wildlife Service (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That was a most interesting discussion. I thank the Minister of State and the Senator. I also wish to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, and the other Senators involved in the Commencement matters. As always, I thank the staff.

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I was always going to find this difficult today. I am very hurt, upset and annoyed over recent developments, in particular the murders and the treatment of women. I listened to Senator Boylan and I know what happened to Senator Hoey and the lewd acts they had to witness. If I am not mistaken, one of their Fine Gael colleagues has had a similar experience recently. It is shocking and...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with everybody that this day, St. Brigid's Day, is very important. As others have said, Senator O'Loughlin has campaigned very strongly on this issue. From speaking to her earlier, I am aware that she is very proud today. I want to return to the issue of Mr. Richard O'Halloran. Like many in this House, I campaigned for his release. It was great to see the five happy faces on...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am not going to take up all of my time. There is no point repeating a lot that has been said already. This is good legislation. It is part of what the Government is doing on workers' rights. The public is way ahead of us on this. Most people make a serious effort when they are in a restaurant to make sure the staff get their tips. One of the problems that has arisen is that while we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I rise with a lot of sadness after hearing of the death of Noel Treacy from east Galway and maybe it has already been mentioned. He was an extraordinary successful politician. Mr. Treacy was first elected in a by-election in 1982 and he retired in 2011. Recently he fought a battle with illness and when I spoke to him four weeks ago he was in great form. He served in a number of junior...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is nice to see Senator Pauline O'Reilly in the role of Acting Leader. Well done to her. I agree with Senator Gallagher with regard to the debate on credit unions. I wish to mention the decision by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, to reinstate a derogation for farmers to burn green waste. Of course it is not the ideal solution but there is no other...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: To reiterate what Senator Craughwell has said, having listened to Mr. Kehoe, I want to know where the committee is legally with this matter? A large number of questions are being raised here. Is it wise for us to continue with this discussion? I am hesitant to do so but that is only my personal view. I am seeking clarity.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I served on the previous Committee on Public Petitions with Deputy Buckley and it is seldom we disagree, but this is not about who is in charge of what along the River Shannon. It is about an individual case. The committee has already heard a presentation from individuals and we were shown maps. This is really dangerous territory. Whatever is agreed, that is fine, but if we do not get a...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I too apologise to the witnesses who have probably laid out their day to be here with us. I do not believe there is need to progress with any further statements at this point. It is a matter for the Chairman and other individuals, but why should we proceed with further statements? Nobody is against further debate in the future, but from our perspective we first need a legal opinion on this.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As Deputy Buckley will know, when I was on the previous committee, I was always conscious of the importance of giving people a hearing when necessary. In terms of Senator Craughwell's comments, if we are in a last-resort scenario then we should deal with it. Has the group met the regional health committee, some of whose members would be local councillors from the region? Have they used...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Either one. There are regional health forums all over the country and there are elected representatives on those forums. Those forums are used by lots of groups so I am just wondering if the petitioners have sought a meeting with the regional health forum. They should do that before they come here.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That is not what I am saying. Have the groups in the Deputy’s region met the regional health forum? It is a simple question that requires a “Yes” or “No” answer.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Could the Deputy find that out before we proceed-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Not if they have not-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am trying to be helpful by suggesting that before the petitioners jump in here-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It would make sense for them to meet the regional health forum and the representatives on it before they come here. If the committee agrees, I have no difficulty taking the petitioners but we should remember that we will have dozens of these requests once we take one. We will have them coming from all over the country because there are similar problems all over the country. I am not saying...