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Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: What about the decline of the railway line? It could get caught between two stools. I am a big fan of rail travel. I leave my car at home an odd day now. It is lovely. We should be looking at this in terms of falling between two stools and that line, whatever the final option, falls into more disrepair. A project might never be delivered if this happens - if it is left there - but if it...

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: When we get to that, materials could be a lot more expensive.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I join with the Cathaoirleach and Senator Byrne in wishing Seán Defoe a good and happy future life. He has had a difficult time. I heard part of his interview yesterday. We all know Seán very well around here so we certainly wish him well. I am sure the Acting Leader will join with me in also welcoming the fact that yesterday, we had a Government announcement of €250...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Do not forget Monday is a bank holiday.

Seanad: Parent’s Leave and Benefit Act 2019 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2024: Motion (30 May 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. This is a very important day and it is a good day, as stated by Senator Seery Kearney. Fianna Fáil very much welcomes this motion as it seeks approval for the increase in parental leave, for the third successive time in the term of this Government. As the Minister of State has already said, the motion details the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I congratulate all those councillors who have been elected to date.We have lost some very good people across the system as well. We should think of them and their families. It is a really disappointing time when you suffer a loss like that. I want to commend the Leader on a very credible performance in Midlands-North-West. We will gain a seat there, which is good, but she played her part...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I pay tribute to the fantastic athletes we have at the moment, especially our relay team last night. They were up against the Dutch, who are such wonderful runners and were big favourites to win this race. Our relay team of Rhasidat Adeleke, Phil Healy, Sophie Becker and Sharlene Mawdsley are coming home with silver medals. It is so exciting to watch and creates such a feel-good factor for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I first want to commend Senator Ardagh on tabling the Health (Postponement of Certain Leave) Bill 2024. I want to second that item. I have to commend her on lobbying all her party colleagues and I am sure people throughout this House will support this. It is really well done, and I hope it will be successful in this House. Like others, I want to wish the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan,...

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: In fairness, everyone has had their say, so let the Minister reply.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Senator, I cannot allow this.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Senator, please respect the Chair.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: You have had your say. Let the Minister respond. That is all I ask.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Senator, please.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Senator, please. The disrespect you have shown the Chair is simply not on.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: If you do not like this motion, you have a chance to vote against it if you wish. Let the Minister respond and let her finish what she has to say.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Senator, you might think you can take me for a ride down the road on this but I can tell you this much. I am not a fool and what you have mentioned is not a point of order. Please continue, Minister.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I extend a welcome to Alex Furey from St. Flannan's College, County Clare. He is a transition year student who is here with Senator Dooley to look at the workings of the Seanad and Dáil Éireann. He is very welcome.

Seanad: International Protection, Asylum and Migration: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I hope he has a nice day and is enjoying what he is hearing and seeing. I also wish a céad míle fáilte to the other people in the Gallery. I thank all the Senators for engaging in the debate and expressing their views, whether they were on one side or the other.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sustainable Energy Communities (20 Jun 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Before the Minister replies, I echo what the Cathaoirleach said earlier. We wish the Minister well. I know he will be staying around as Minister for a while. We have had some friendly disagreements, but I always found him to be a gentleman. I wish him and his family well. I know how dedicated he is to his family.I thank the Cathaoirleach for his very kind words. The community energy...