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Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On a different note, I have been talking to a number of people involved in the credit union in recent weeks and they have asked me to pass on their thanks for the work he has done. All politicians recognise the work he has done in that area and hopefully more progress will be made in the months ahead. How do you define poverty? Somebody on a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is important that we deal with facts in the context of the budget. Sometimes the whole role of carers is thrown about by a minority of politicians who use it to exploit their situation politically. We need to take a long look at what this budget has done for carers. There will be a cost-of-living double payment to carers in October. A cost-of-living lump sum of €500 for people...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 1, a Government amendment, is related to amendments Nos. 2, 58, 59 and 63 to 74, inclusive, all of which may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Are Members satisfied with the Minister's response?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge that some Senators have concerns but, in fairness, the Minister is trying to be helpful.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 3 and 42 to 44, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Warfield wish to come in?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As there are no more queries, I call on the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I also extend my welcome to the ambassador. Céad míle fáilte. The 2023 Estimate for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is €2.14 billion. This is the highest ever level of funding for the Department and represents an increase of €283 million on the 2022 provision. This is a 13% increase overall to support farmers, rural and coastal communities...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join with the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and the leader of the Fianna Fáil group, Senator Lisa Chambers, in expressing our deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy for the people of Creeslough. Many people, including me, have stood in that filling station. We have holidayed in that part of County Donegal in recent years. We love Donegal people. Those local shops and filling stations are...

Seanad: Visit of European Commission Delegation (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Curaim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Calleary. It is my first time to congratulate you on your appointment. We are delighted for you. Before we deal with the Consumer Rights Bill 2022, I extend a céad míle fáilte to Ms Vra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission. I have been listening to you and following you quite a lot in recent times. You...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I omitted to welcome the Minister of State's officials to the House. They are welcome.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We always welcome visitors to the Gallery. I understand there is a group from Ógra Sinn Féin here. I welcome them, as we welcome all young people from all political parties, and hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Tá súil agam gurb í an Seanadóir Sherlock a bheidh ag caint ar an ábhar seo ar son an Seanadóír Mark Wall. Will Senator Sherlock be taking this speaking slot? Senator Mark Wall's name is on the list.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is not a problem.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Níl aon duine eile le labhairt ach an tAire Stáit. He has ten minutes to reply, or even more if he wants it.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

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

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Situation in Iran: Motion (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I see from a response to a parliamentary question that he gave on 6 October that he has taken a very strong line on this issue. The Minister stated: I am deeply concerned about the unjustifiable and disproportionate response of the Iranian authorities to Iranian citizens protesting against the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody after...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join the Cathaoirleach and the Leader in extending a céad míle fáilte to the ambassador. He has now left the Chamber but we were delighted to have him in the Seanad. When we returned to the Chamber yesterday after the weekend, we spoke about the sadness of all that happened in Creeslough. All of a sudden last night, a lady named Amber Barrett lit a light. Anyone who knows...