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

Eugene Murphy: The Chairman is misrepresenting what I am saying. I never used the word “obstacles” and I do not put obstacles-----

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

Eugene Murphy: That is fair. I am saying they should use every available forum before they come here. We all accept that this committee is almost a last resort. We get very little media coverage because many of the cases have been raised all over the place before getting here. We are the last resort. I am asking for clarification from the Chairman and Deputy Buckley on whether these groups have gone...

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

Eugene Murphy: It is important to say that we understand what Deputy Buckley says. Of course there is a social fallout. Of course people are hurt. We have Sláintecare and all of these things happening. I want it to be clear that I and my colleagues want what is best for the people. When I was a member of the previous Committee on Public Petitions, another committee was dealing with an issue and we...

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

Eugene Murphy: Does the opposite hold true? If the health committee is dealing with a petition, as it is according to Deputy Higgins-----

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

Eugene Murphy: That is not the way it works. If there is an existing committee-----

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

Eugene Murphy: There may be no court case now but what if a line or comment is used at this meeting that leads to something coming up in court? That is what I am afraid of. I understand what the Chairman said but I am concerned about what could come down the road if we have a debate here. I am seeking clarity. I appreciate that the Chairman is trying to clear this up but I have reservations. I would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: In one way, I hope the Leader does not have a definite date for the sports capital grants as there will be a hell of a rush for the door to get on the phone to the club secretaries and chairmen to give them the good news because everybody wants to get that first. I am sure they will come and I am sure they will be welcomed and, hopefully, most sports groups in the country will be happy....

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like others, I welcome the Minister of State and this particular legislation. As we now know, this provides for the statutory prohibition of fur farming and will impact on the three active farms in the State. It is important to point out they were acting lawfully but the legislation is to compensate them as they are about to lose their businesses and certain people will lose their jobs.The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with my colleague, Senator Carrigy, regarding the backlog in the warmer homes scheme. It is important we deal with that issue. Like other Senators, I welcome the retrofitting programme. While there will be snags, there is nothing that cannot be worked out. The one-stop shop idea is fantastic because it will bring the programme to the people, who can visit the shop to discuss their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: A Chathaoirligh, I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to raise this matter. I know from listening to all the requests that have been made to you that it is hard to include everybody. We all understand that you have to make these decisions. I welcome the Minister of State. I am sorry I missed meeting him at the battle in Navan last Sunday when the Rossies, Roscommon, took down the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. He has given a very honest assessment of the situation that exists. I should, of course, have mentioned the whole area of construction and retrofitting. When the one-stop shop gets up and running many people will see they will be able to carry out this work. I hope there will be low-cost loans. We will need extra workers in this regard. I accept we have a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I want to return to the issue of crime against our older people. I am sorry I have to raise this today. Let me at the outset say we are not here to frighten people but we have to deal with the facts. I am just quoting from a piece from today's edition of the Irish Independentabout the most recent attack in Kildare: The incident in Kildare happened at around 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday night...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Yesterday was a good day for my county. An Chistin, which is a food hub in the town of Castlerea, was granted almost €700,000 extra by the Government, through the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, to start food business incubation units. This is driven by the community and the people on the ground. It is a bottom-up approach, which is very welcome....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Currie spoke about the remote working hubs, how important they are and the recent Government announcement regarding extra funding for those hubs, which is very welcome. They are going to be very important to all parts of the country, particularly rural Ireland. There are approximately 200 hubs in place, with a plan to increase that number to over 400 within the next two years. That...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. She deserves a good deoch uisce after that wonderful presentation to us. I deliberately left her an extra few minutes because I think all of us here in the Chamber and those of us listening in or watching realise how important this legislation is. It will be a very hard act for Senator Martin to follow his sister. The next eight minutes are his.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Martin. That was not a bad follow-up act after the Minister.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Cassells will shortly take over for me in the Chair. I look forward to making my own presentation. I have been impressed by everything that has been said so far.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (22 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Bill will, among other things, establish a new regulator and multi-person media commission, to which an online safety commissioner will be appointed. While there are significant regulatory and legal frameworks in place to address many online issues such as data protection and criminal justice responses to criminal activities online, there is a serious gap in Ireland and internationally...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Coast Guard Service (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That is some good news for Senator Malcolm Byrne.