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Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Another person is starting to speak and Members are continuing to argue back and forth. That is not okay. I call Senator Blaney, without any interruptions.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick and others in the party and, indeed, Senator Cummins, the Ministers of State, Deputy Peter Burke and Noonan, for their work on this. It is important that we deal with the electoral process like this and the setting up of An Coimisiún Toghcháin will be a major step forward in the protection of the democracy...

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

Eugene Murphy: While I was around the House yesterday, I was not here for the Order of Business. I congratulate Daire Feeley from Roscommon town. He is an amateur rider who won the Rás Tailteann cycling race that ended on Sunday. It is an amazing achievement for the lad. I have not spoken to have him since he won, but he cannot believe what has happened. No more than our boxers in recent times, we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am sure the Leader will agree with me when I make the following statement. Accurate and timely journalism has never been so important in this country. This was a comment from the Law Society of Ireland as it yesterday awarded its Justice Media Awards for 2022. I compliment people like Mary Carolan, Simon Carswell, Peter O'Dwyer, Catherine Sanz, Michael Doyle, Barry White, Michelle...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We all have.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 50 to 58, inclusive, and 60 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I presume the Senator is talking about withdrawing amendment No. 51 in her name and that of Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Yes.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 52 is a Government amendment.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 59 and 61 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 62, 64 and 72 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 69 is out of order due to a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 70 and 71 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 74 and 76 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister, Senators, the officials and the staff of the House for their co-operation.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petition on a Ban on Herbicides in Public Areas: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As I was called away for a vote, I missed some of the presentation. I am very interested in this area and, like others, I commend the witnesses on attending and on sharing their experiences with us. For me and for the other members, it is a learning experience and that is what we are here for. I know from my own county of Roscommon that there is now a lot of emphasis on biodiversity and we...