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Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: It is sickening to hear this reverberated

Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: It is unbelievable.

Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: The report how are you? I have read four reports since 2002, none of which was actioned. Has the Minister of State read it?

Retained Fire Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: Will the Minister of State present to the Dáil the report that gave Robert Watt €80,000 at the stroke of a pen and that was not subject to anyone's agreement?

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: One thing that we will be clear on is that we will be on time today.

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: I have allowed the Deputy latitude but he should move on.

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: On foot of our debate yesterday evening regarding our fire services, the Government's amendment is disappointing. We heard about our firefighters. Their hourly rate equates to 90 cent an hour, but I am not sure if that point was made, or if it was, the Government must have heard it but been deaf to it, and this is similar. I have been working since I was 12, and I have no shame in saying...

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: No latitude - the Deputy is right absolutely.

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: The Minister is on his way; he is delayed. We have two Members who have not arrived to speak. I am going suspend the House for three minutes. If the Members arrive in the meantime, they will be allowed to speak but if not, we will have to move to the Minister. Is that agreed? Agreed.

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. With the agreement of the House, I propose to allow Deputy McNamara four minutes. Everybody agrees.

National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: In accordance with Standing Order 80(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time this evening.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (14 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: The Taoiseach will understand that the essence of what we do as elected representatives is to bring people with us when we implement legislation or alter legislation through a statutory instrument. Could the Taoiseach please explain what the process of setting up the firearms expert committee was? Who set the terms of reference and what criteria were used to appoint members to the...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: I wish everybody a good morning. I thank Dr. May for her contribution so far. It is quite enlightening. I would be very interested to know the science and research behind the drop-off in all-girls schools, just to see if there is anything we can do as representatives. I visit a lot of all-girls schools in my capacity as a politician to encourage and enlighten them about politics. I would...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: That is not what I am talking about. I am talking about when you enter the gate of a facility and you are usually at a green field with just a gravel path, or you can drive in. However, there are generally a lot of potholes, some of which are quite deep. There is no actual pathway for someone coming via the road in a wheelchair. From the inside gate of the facility it would not be local...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: Please.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: I may be completely wrong, but anywhere I have visited that is their issue.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: To be honest, I understand that. I think is where we cater for the many rather than the few. I am worried about that, because their priorities always lie with the many. There may be two people who are incapacitated in some shape or form in terms of mobility, who are not being included. In essence it is because of that attitude. I am not saying it is wrong; it is just one area where we...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: The gold coast is Waterford, but I pay no mind to the Chair, he is from Portlaoise.

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: We like to swim in the open sea. There is no substitute for that. The thing is that we actually operate a food bank in the village where I am from. I collect the food for it, we assist 45 families and we cannot keep up. That is a new phenomenon, particularly for where I am from. Do not get me wrong, I am glad to assist in it. In terms of governance it is run by the family resource...

Public Accounts Committee: Financial Statements 2021 - Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland Facilities DAC (15 Jun 2023)

Verona Murphy: That is really important because this is a very emotive subject. Some people hold very strong opinions and there are some who do not even understand it. I am thinking of parents on the sidelines, coaches and so on. They are involved in a voluntary capacity but are running into all of these issues. Regarding taekwondo and martial arts more generally in Wexford, these activities are...