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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Doherty laid the foundations.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Now.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Now.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: On behalf of my colleagues, I commend the Minister on the way he has handled this and made something really happen. This was not just an announcement. People said to me when it was initially announced that it would not happen. It has happened. I have met people in my clinics who say they cannot afford to go into hospital for three or four days, they do not have a medical card and so on...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (30 Mar 2023)

Eugene Murphy: This is an important issue. I apologise that I was caught up in another briefing. I have been talking to people about this issue since we spoke about it at a previous meeting. The number of people who have had issues with sepsis is extraordinary. The suggestion is a good one and I support and welcome it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I support the Order of Business as outlined by the Deputy Leader. The big topic is our finances. We see there may be a surplus of €12 billion. It is worth noting that if we were to take away the corporation tax, things would not be as bright. As long as it lasts and as long as we are aware it might not always be there in such great strength, we have to be cautious. That is why I...

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome all the representatives of the sheep farming community throughout the country. I think I see one man I know is from the trade. I was wrestling with a bad knee injury and he offered me his seat but I did not take it up. I heard him say "96 ewes and eight hoggets". Was that right? Little did I think I would meet him here today because I did not know he was coming here today, but...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The Deputy Leader and other Members of this House know that over the past two years, I have constantly raised the case of Robert Pether. Mr. Pether is an Australian citizen, married to an Irish citizen whose children are all Irish citizens. He has been locked up in an Iraqi jail following a most spurious trial in an Iraqi court and is wasting away. I want to acknowledge the efforts of the...

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I extend a céad míle fáilte and a welcome the teachers and students from St. John's National School, Ballybrack, who are here as guests of Senator Barry Ward, a very active Member of the Seanad. We hope they enjoy their day in Leinster House and shake the hands of many of the politicians here. Maybe it is their future.

Seanad: Regulation of Lobbying (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, and his officials.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on Lil Reds Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign: Engagement with the HSE (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Unfortunately, I was called out during the last hour so I missed quite a lot of the presentation. It is nice to see Dr. Henry there and his team. We got to know him very well during Covid. I want to say thanks to him for all the messaging he got across to us morning, noon and night at a very worrying time for us all in communities. That is appreciated and I thank all the team that was...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for missing yesterday's private meeting. A change in procedure at Ennis General Hospital was introduced some weeks ago to deal with the emergency in Limerick University Hospital. The hospital was taking patients. Has that continued?

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is all I wanted to know.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Agreed.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Hear, hear.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (20 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I endorse the Chair's comments. When I see the secretariat there and other committees, I think of the work they put in behind the scenes. They are so committed to their work. They are lovely people to work with, and very helpful. All I can say is, I wish Susan the best of luck as she moves forward. Yes, they are big shoes for that man to fill.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (25 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: On a point of order, I thought the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, was answering my question, although I could be wrong. Maybe I am wrong.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (25 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Who was supposed to answer it?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (25 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is fine.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Monuments (25 Apr 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I accept that.