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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Job Creation (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Acting Chairperson for his courtesy and the Minister of State for coming in to take this Commencement matter. It is the first occasion I have asked him to take one since his appointment to this position. Even though I have congratulated the Minister of State personally on his appointment, I want to state publicly this morning that I am very happy that he is in this position now....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Job Creation (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We invite the Minister to our county. He is in a neighbouring county. I know we have to meet at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday in a big clash, and then another big clash a couple of weeks later. We meet regularly. I know he is regularly in our county. I welcome that he is going to meet with the CEOs on job creation, including Shane Tiernan, the acting CEO in Roscommon. It is very important...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I support the calls for a debate on the cost of energy for both businesses and the domestic sector. Previous speakers have made the case well for such a debate. I have been approached by a number of people, including owners of small businesses such as supermarkets, who are really struggling with energy prices, despite the Government support. Domestic users would not be coming to us about...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister very much for that. I call Senator Cassells first now to speak, who is stepping in for Senator Davitt, who unfortunately cannot be here. The Senator has eight minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh Ms Gray, Ms Hurley and Mr. Carlin. I am trying to juggle two meetings here which is why I left earlier. The witnesses may have answered some of the questions, but they can keep the answers short. I return to the Gresham House deal. How many land purchase deals have been done already under that deal?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: How many deals have been done by Gresham House under its new contract?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: In which county was that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have evidence of one done in Roscommon. I do not want to say too much publicly about it. It was very recent. I will not press the witnesses on this. They have been very honest with their answers. However, I know of a young farmer who was looking for that land. My information is that it went over €8,000. I do not blame Gresham House altogether because he may have got cold feet...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I was born in Longford.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I accept that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I trained in horticulture and spent my first years in west Cork working in the sector. I have something else in common with the witness, who is a ciotóg, like myself. I support Deputy Fitzmaurice in respect of Mote Park. I am delighted that Coillte is going to meet. I ask to be kept informed on that as well. Deputy Fitzmaurice made a very good point. To conclude, we have the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Forest Policy and Strategy (Resumed): Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is great news.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted to welcome the Minister.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Does Deputy Kerrane wish to make a contribution?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Do you need to come back in again, Ms Sen? Please do.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals: Discussion (1 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Are you happy with that response, Deputy?

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on Lil Reds Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign: Mr. Joseph Hughes and Irish Sepsis Foundation (2 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I was going to suggest it since Deputy McAuliffe knows the witnesses.