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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Fearaim céad míle fáilte roimh na daltaí agus a múinteoirí as Cill Dara. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the House. The Minister of State was always very strong on educational matters. The matter I raise this morning relates to St. Teresa's Special School in Ballinasloe, County Galway. Last November we were very proud that the Taoiseach, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. His response is quite positive and I am delighted with it. The Minister of State mentioned the temporary classrooms which were put in place in the not-too-distant past. The school principal is very happy with that accommodation for now. As the Minister of State said, it is on the move and it is most important that things are happening. As the Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We move now to our final Commencement matter. The Minister of State is very busy this morning as he has also to deal with this matter in the name of Senator Kyne, who is very welcome to the House this morning. This Commencement matter deals with the need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the review to be conducted under section 18(3) of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I have no control of what the office does-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Senator may take up the issue with the Cathaoirleach's office himself.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I have been very generous with time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am sorry I interrupted, but I let Senator go way over on time. Can the Minister of State make a short response, please?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Obviously, the Senator will take this matter up again. I wish to express my thanks to the Minister of State for taking the four Commencement matters. I know some of them were not in his area. I also thank Senators Garvey, Warfield and Kyne for being with us. As always, I thank the staff of the House for their assistance and co-operation, and the ushers as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I will not repeat everything that has been said and I will be brief because we are all on the same page in supporting what the witnesses are trying to do. I do not want to sound in any way condescending to people but really and truly we all meet people, as I do in Roscommon and Galway, who cry because of carer's issues. The Chair knows, and I know from my in-laws, how frustrated people can...

Seanad: National Maternity Hospital and Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (1 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister. He really has had a baptism of fire since becoming Minister for Health. He had no ministerial experience, and I do not mean that in any disrespectful way, but he has shown good leadership. He has settled very well into his brief. He is dealing with a lot of issues that had not been dealt with for years and particularly in relation to the National Maternity...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Roads Projects (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Acting Chairperson for his courtesy, as usual, in giving me the floor on this issue. I am delighted it is being taken by my friend, the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. Coming from Mayo originally, I am sure she is familiar with the N5 route. We all know what has happened with that project. Unfortunately, the contractors who were to construct the bypass from Scramogue to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Roads Projects (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State has given quite a positive response, which we do not always receive. I am delighted to hear about the improvement scheme between Moneylea and Carrowntoosan. Improvements to Frenchpark junction are also really important. These are areas that have caused concern to the public for many years. There is also very good news in regard to the retendering for the N5 project....

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

Eugene Murphy: I support Senator Mullen in his comments on Cardinal Zen. It is an appalling way to treat anybody, and it is only right we show our support for him. When we are in this Chamber we sometimes howl and growl on behalf of individuals and groups, which is our right, and we must do that for the public, but I always believe we should look also at positives that come out in life. Senator Horkan...

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am glad to be in the House to support Senator Martin's Bill. I extend a céad míle fáilte to all the people in our Gallery and a major thank you to the people who gave us a wonderful presentation this morning. I am sorry that I had to come into the Chamber when the bells rang but I was enjoying the presentation. I pay tribute to Senator Martin for bringing this Bill...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Do the other witnesses wish to comment? No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Does Mr. Glynn wish to comment?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I ask the Vice Chairman to take the Chair.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief, as much of what I intended to say has been mentioned by other members. I also know that Deputy Canney and Senator Garvey are under pressure to get away too. I wish to first recognise, as other people have done, the huge contribution the schemes have made to society, particularly in the west and midlands. The schemes have been hugely beneficial and are very important....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Community Employment Programme: SIPTU (25 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I know where this is going.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We discussed this matter previously. I welcome the witnesses. Do they agree that there is a new awareness among the public – communities, local authorities, Tidy Towns groups and environmental groups – about trying to avoid using most of these sprays, particularly glyphosate sprays, given the serious questions around them? This has been my experience. Is it that of the...