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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Construction Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted my Commencement matter is being taken. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. It is nice to have the Minister here. I compliment him on the work he is doing in this area, as well as in the Department of Justice. Construction is in a little bit of a crisis because very few entrants to third level are going into construction machinery careers. Potential new entrants have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Construction Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am encouraged by the Minister's reply in relation to ETBs throughout the country rolling this programme out. I also acknowledge that he is prepared to meet representatives from the Irish Plant Contractors Association in his office. I am lucky to have someone in the business, unrelated to me, who was able to educate me on all of this. I am told we need to start opening courses for new...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I want to spend my two minutes in thought for the people of Türkiye and Syria and what they are going through.The Cathaoirleach was with me on a delegation which met a Turkish delegation from the petitions committee in the House last week. We had a lovely time and we expressed a lot of views and shared opinions. I found the delegation to be really nice people and it was nice to share...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am drawing my breath at the moment after going from one meeting to the next.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Maybe we will leave it until the next day.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will make a brief point because it has been made over and over again. I have tried to watch part of the debate and I thank the witnesses for their attendance. I will go back to the point about issuing licences. I am talking about category C licences for trucks and lorries in particular. Businesses are expanding and have jobs for workers and are waiting four or five months for a driving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: There is someone talking about four months. One case has been sorted out now, one case has not and I hope it will be done in the next week or two. However I want to make the genuine that it is very frustrating for a small business. This person worked on the floor of this factory, he was going to go driving on the road and the firm then had to put him to one side for three months as there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: It is so frustrating for businesses-----

Seanad: National Forestry Fund: Motion (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will not welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber because she is part of it. My colleague Senator Paul Daly has led on this today. He said we will not be opposing this motion. I compliment Senator Boyhan on bringing forward what is really a crucial issue and a crucial debate. Discussions like this are very important. Forestry is going to be important as we go forward....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the presence of the witnesses. Ms Thornton had an engagement with me some time back and I picked up a lot from that, which I appreciate. I am sorry for returning to something that has probably been addressed already and I will keep it short due to the pressure of time. I was listening in my office and, as far as I can recall, Deputy Kerrane spoke about cost-of-living...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That stops people from changing jobs. Is that what Ms Thornton is saying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I want to be clear on this. What someone has put in will not be affected. Is that correct?

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: It is Tipperary's day and I have no difficulty with the Deputies but the reality is that members of the committee should come in. We will always give way to people from the county, which is why I did not intervene, but I am a member of the committee.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is not the way it works in committees.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: On a point of order, I am a member of this committee as well.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I extend a cead míle fálte to Ms Killeen White, Ms McDaid, Ms Walsh and Mr. Ruane. Having listened to some of the opening remarks in my office, I must say well done to them for their clear and concise remarks. I may not agree with everything that was said but I appreciate the clear case that was made. I apologise if some of what I say is repetitive and, therefore, I will accept...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I understand there are 24 staff in the primary care centre beside St. Brigid's on the same campus. Are there now staff in St. Brigid's as well? I know this was clarified but to be clear, what is the total number of staff in the two buildings?

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: No, that is fine. Respite care has been referred to and the witnesses answered most of the queries I had when responding to Deputy Devlin. Where do those who used to go to St. Brigid's for respite go now? There is no deficit in care as there is plenty of local respite care.