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Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Before we move to the Members, with great pleasure I welcome Edward Thornton to the House. He is the dad of Samantha Long, whom we all know. She works with Senator McDowell and is very friendly with all of us. I also welcome her auntie, uncle George and Etta to the House. They are most welcome. We hope they enjoy their stay. I am sure they will be meeting up with Samantha today....

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Seanad amendment No. 13, consequential Dáil amendment 13c and amendments 1 to 5, inclusive, to consequential Dáil amendment 13c are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We move to Seanad amendment No. 14 on the list of amendments made by the Seanad dated 11 November 2019. Seanad amendment No. 14, consequential Dáil amendments Nos. 14c1 to 14c15, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 1 and 2 to consequential Dáil amendment No. 14c8 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh na daoine as Westmeath Comhairle na nÓg. It is fair to say the staff and Senators here always like to see the younger generation coming in to visit us. They are very welcome. I hope they are enjoying the proceedings in the Seanad and Dáil. May they have a nice day. A big céad míle fáilte from us all here.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Seanad amendment No. 15 and consequential Dáil amendments Nos. 15c1 and 15c2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I say to everyone here, including Senators, the Minister of State, his staff and the staff of the House, that it is unbelievable, when I look at the documents relating to this Bill and see all that has to be done. It makes me think of the amount of work that goes into it. Everybody has been very co-operative and we are grateful for the amendments. If anybody, including the Minister of...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: A few Members wish to make a quick comment or two. Before that, I give a special welcome to the people from Cheeverstown House, Templeogue. They are guests of Senator Clonan, who is a busy man today. They are welcome and I send céad míle fáilte from all of us. I hope they enjoy their trip and they will probably meet some of us later. Senator Clonan will be finished shortly.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim míle buíochas to gach éinnne, particularly to the Seanad officials on my right-hand side. The Clerk will send a message to the Clerk of the Dáil certifying the determination of the Seanad. We have done a great day's work. Many thanks to all Senators for their co-operation and I mean that sincerely.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I commend the Chair on managing to get everybody in. I appreciate that Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly have offered to come here, in their own capacity, and have had six gruelling hours. I also know that this takes a toll on families. We as politicians know-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: -----that when something happens, we see how our families are affected.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I bring this up because it happens to politicians all the time.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Unfortunately we have a social media element that, on numerous occasions, has had total disrespect for people.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We live in a country where people present themselves to come here and we can question them.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have some very quick questions. I thank Mr. Kelly for coming as well. Do Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly accept that this looks to the public like a three-card trick? Do they accept that it looks to be a shady deal? They said here that much of it is down to RTÉ. On that basis, do they accept that this looks like a shady deal?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Is Mr. Tubridy sorry now that he did not stay on as an employee at RTÉ rather than go down the road of contracts? I have many more questions to ask, but I thank the witnesses for coming in.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The Cathaoirleach's timing is impeccable.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have not. I have only just arrived because I was held up with meetings. I welcome the witnesses to the meeting. I will not delay proceedings because I know many points have been made and questions answered. I will start on a positive note. It is great to see the progress with "The Late Late Show" and the confirmation of Patrick Kielty as host. There will be an enormous audience and I...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I worry about the situation we are in now. I would describe RTÉ as a ship that has run aground and nobody seems to be able to get it back onto the water where it needs to be. Time is of the essence, as we all know, and it is running out. On the political side, there has been a lot of finger-pointing at many of the witnesses. However, I want to refer to something I said at the most...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: How much funding are the witnesses seeking? Can they give us that information? How much are they seeking from the State and the taxpayer?