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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like others, I compliment the Cathaoirleach on the excellent leadership he gave this morning in our historic morning in the Houses of the Oireachtas. It was historic for the wrong reasons but it was nevertheless wonderful to see the pride, honesty and sincerity of the Cathaoirleach, the Ceann Comhairle, our Taoiseach and other speakers. We all have to stand with the Ukrainian people. That...

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I have asked Senator McGahon to take the Chair in a few minutes to allow me to make a short contribution. Is that agreed? Agreed. I will move on to Senator Seery Kearney, who is sharing time with Senator Buttimer, two minutes each. If Senator Seery Kearney watches the clock, she will know when to hand over.

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I usually do not disagree with Senator Buttimer but I do not agree with that point. My understanding of such secondments is that Ministers do not sign off on them. I thought the Minister did quite well in this morning's two interviews in the media that I heard. We will differ on the matter and I am sure the Minister will clarify it further. Dr. Holohan has made a major contribution over a...

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank all Members for their valuable contributions. I call the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for his contribution and wish him well. He is facing many challenges and he could have done without the challenge of Covid. There are many challenges in health. We all wish him well. I thank my fellow Senators for their contributions, and the staff, including the ushers, for their assistance and help. That concludes the statements.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Order for Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State is welcome to the House. I compliment Senator Clonan. I was not here the other day, but it was nice to hear him say a few words on this debate and I am sure he will make many valuable contributions to the House in his time here. Naturally, Fianna Fáil welcomes this Bill which concerns the substitute consent regime of Part XA of the Planning and Development Act...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. I understand he is not responsible for this matter but I appreciate his ear and I am sure he will take the message back to the Minister for Education in this regard. Gaelscoileanna are the cornerstone of the spoken Irish language community in Ireland and against all odds have seen a welcome growth in our communities.Gaelscoil de hÍde, Ros Comáin,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht an cheist seo a fhreagairt. I acknowledge that he is answering on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. To be fair to both of them, I raised an additional issue in inquiring about the shortage of space and the plans for a new build. My question really was around the current shortage of teachers to deal with the number of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit agus Seanadóir Gallagher. It is an important issue. The next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Boylan. The Minister of State will be at home with this one.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bord na Móna (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator. I know every dust of peat on Mountdillon Bog as it is close to me.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rental Sector (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Before the Minister of State makes his reply, I welcome our guests from St. Joseph's College, Lucan. They are very welcome and I assure them the Seanad is not always this empty. There are few Senators present. The first debate will take place when the students leave. We are dealing with Commencement Matters, which are the first business the Seanad deals with every day. They are specific...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rental Sector (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Slán abhaile.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Before I call Senator O'Loughlin, I welcome the guests from the Abbeyfeale Active Retirement Association to the Seanad. They had a long journey. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their day and the few minutes of this session. The Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, has had a mixed grill, from Gaelscoileanna in Roscommon to the Curragh of Kildare. Is he taking the next matter?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noonan, for his responses and co-operation as he took five Commencement matters. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon. I will move from one Kildare person to another and call Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for his response.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Heritage Sites (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As both the Senator and Minister of State have said, the Curragh Plains is a beautiful and unique landscape. It is a particularly lovely location for a drive. I thank the Minister of State, fellow colleagues and staff. The ushers were very good at telling us who was in the Gallery today.