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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Protection (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State was taking notes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Protection (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Sorry, Senator. It is very unfortunate that we are having this with a Commencement matter. It never happens. It is a very important procedure that we have open to us. I ask the Senator and the Minister of State to proceed with the Commencement matter. In fairness, I was watching the Minister of State and he was taking notes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Protection (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I gave the Minister of State an extra two minutes because it was important to get the full response on the record of the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Shared Services (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank all the Senators and Ministers of State who have been with us this morning. I also thank the staff. It is lovely to see young people here, during their mid-term break, to hear part of our debate this morning. They are very welcome. I believe I know who they are. I hope they enjoy the rest of their day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As have many other Members, I want to express my horror and upset at what happened overnight. I got up early this morning to return from Roscommon and I switched on the news after 5 a.m. Having listened over recent days it was probably inevitable it would happen but I still had a belief that Putin would not push this way. The sad thing today is to hear about people being killed and...

Seanad: Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Flynn is doing very well, just as well as any of us. It is no harm saying that. It is great to be a part of this debate. I have great faith in Deputy Butler as a Minister of State. I do not think we could have a more hard-working Minister with responsibility for mental health. Apart from her everyday duties as part of a Government, she travels up and down the country to engage...

Seanad: Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I invited the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, to visit the centre. This is important. Every politician has the right to criticise and question, but we must all deal with the facts. There is no doubt there is a shortage of staff because the HSE cannot get the positions filled. That is the reality. There is a service, however, and children are being treated at the centre. There is also...

Seanad: Mental Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: Statements (24 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Mr. Feeney.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Aligning Education with the UNCRPD (Resumed): Discussion (17 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like other political colleagues, I have been enlightened by listening to the witnesses this morning. I compliment each and every one of them for their presentations. To Mr. Gilvarry, all I can say is that was wonderful. I am not trying to pick out anybody over anybody else, but he did so well and I think everybody will agree with that. I thank everyone for making their comments today. ...

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Deputies Devlin and Higgins have asked many of the questions I was going to ask and I will not go labouring the points. I enjoyed Mr. Feeney's presentation. He is open and frank. He made it very interesting. He is bang on the button regarding much of the material we are dealing with. I have to say, as others have, that I regret the difficulties the regional and local printed press are...

Committee on Public Petitions: Annual Reports of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman: Press Ombudsman (17 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Would Mr. Feeney be able to answer on anonymous accounts?

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

Eugene Murphy: In recent days, a member of An Garda Síochána, Garda Padraig Scott, who lives about 40 km from me at home, was brutally attacked in County Cavan where he was on duty. I will not say much about the case because we do not know a lot about it at the moment. However, I would like the House to wish Garda Scott well today and to utterly and totally condemn another attack on a member of...

Seanad: Situation in Ukraine: Statements (1 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The invasion by Russia of Ukraine's sovereign territory and its attack on the Ukrainian people is an outrageous and immoral breach of the most fundamental and basic principles of international law. Our thoughts are with President Zelenskiy and the innocent people of Ukraine in their most difficult hour and hours to come. It is saddening to watch as the might of Russia closes in on another...

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

Eugene Murphy: This morning I was informed that the price of fuel will increase by 7.5 cent per litre on the wholesale market. This will mean a 9 cent increase at the pumps within 48 hours. I predict that by St. Patrick's Day we will have passed the €2 mark. We understand much of this has to do with the very unstable situation in eastern Europe, which seems to be getting worse. Whatever happens,...

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. I am delighted to make a short contribution to the debate. I commend him on the excellent work he has done in this area. His series of meetings and engagements to move this matter forward is recognised by the credit union movement. I have been asked to pass that on to him. I acknowledge the work done by the current Minister for Public Expenditure and...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (2 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like many others, I acknowledge the motion put down by the Civil Engagement Group. I also welcome our guests into the Chamber this evening. I am glad we will not be opposing this motion because housing is something for which we all have a huge responsibility. I am listening to what everybody is saying. Housing is one of the core issues this Government was formed to tackle. We understand...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Presidential Elections (3 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Ó Donnghaile for finishing well within his time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Presidential Elections (3 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Ó Donnghaile for that interesting Commencement matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Programmes (3 Mar 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for taking all four Commencement matters, only one of which related to the Department of Health. All Senators appreciate his attendance and replies and the time he has spent with us. I thank Senators Malcolm Byrne, Ó Donnghaile, Ward and Keogan. I also thank the administrative staff and ushers for always being helpful during these sessions.