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Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I would like to start my maiden speech by thanking most sincerely the people of Wexford, 11,849 of whom voted for me, first preference or otherwise. I thank my campaign team and express the admiration I have for each and every one of them. They came out to canvass in their hundreds, in most cases after a long day's work, which was a big honour for me. I hope the attainment of a seat in the...

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: I have one final paragraph. All of this was happening without resolve and then the coronavirus hit. What can we do? What can the Government do? It can take the lead. We must display truth and transparency in how this process will work. Are we prepared - yes or no? As leaders, the burden is on those in government to make clear decisions to close schools and cancel mass gatherings....

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: In the event that any of the main parties, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, the Green Party or Sinn Féin, can agree a formation of Government, would all have to convene a special delegate conference to allow members approve a programme for Government?

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: Has due consideration been given to a contingency plan-----

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Verona Murphy: -----so as not to give the country the excuse of the coronavirus as an excuse for forming the Government?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I concur with all of my colleagues on the aforementioned in that we do have to have accountability. There are many issues on which we would like answers through a question and answer session. Yesterday I partook in a HSE briefing that lasted for two hours. In the first 45 minutes, only two Deputies had asked questions. It is not acceptable and I would prefer to see the Dáil sitting,...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (2 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: I give my best wishes to Dr. Tony Holohan for his own health and all those who suffer from the coronavirus. I pay my condolences to those who have passed away as a result of the virus. I pay tribute to the front-line staff in hospitals and throughout our medical services as well as to those front-line staff who are not so recognisable in our pharmacies, supermarkets, at checkouts and those...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: In recent weeks I have been contacted by numerous students and parents about non-reimbursement of fees paid for unused student accommodation. This has been mentioned previously. Universities and large private accommodation operators differ greatly in their approaches to handling student accommodation refunds. It is interesting to note that UCC students are in the fortunate position to have...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (Resumed) (23 Apr 2020)

Verona Murphy: If the Minister runs out of time, some of my questions may require written replies, which I would appreciate.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: Wexford has several of the finest nursing homes in the country. One is Knockeen nursing home run by Mary and Nicola Doran who are renowned for providing the highest standard of care to their residents. Unfortunately, Nicola Doran found she had to speak out in the Wexford Peoplethis week. The headline of the newspaper stated that testing at nursing homes was a "farce". Testing took place...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I do not agree with the Taoiseach's last statement. In fact, the two are intrinsically linked. Testing, tracing and isolating are the only things that will see the country open up in such a way that it will not have to close down again because we do not have a testing system. I again ask the Taoiseach to ask the HSE to produce a roadmap that underpins the Government's roadmap in the way in...

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I again ask the Taoiseach to look into whether we are utilising all our laboratory capacity and whether there are any prohibitions on testing. If testing is turned around within 24 to 48 hours, it gives us a much better chance with the contact tracing and isolating model.

Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements (7 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I appreciate that. I have many people contacting me saying they have never been contacted but were clearly in contact with people who had not only been tested but tested positive. In addition, there is a newspaper report today that says we are only using 2% of the people who were employed to do contact tracing. That is very worrying and, again, it needs to be looked at. After all, I think...

Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (13 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I concur with several issues raised by Deputy Howlin. I do not wish to repeat them, but I have sent correspondence to the Department and I would be happy if the Minister replies in writing. I will now talk about Government formation talks taking place between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party. The incoming Government will face major challenges as a result of Covid-19 and...

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I wish the Minister well in her future, whatever that may be. I am sure it will be such that we will come across one another again. Throughout this crisis many parents and families in Wexford have expressed to me just how they truly miss daily interactions with their childcare centres. They have expressed huge regard and respect for the profession, valuing these relationships as an...

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: Can the Minister note the urgency?

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I thank the Minister. I must beg to differ with her on an issue already broached with her by some of my colleagues, namely, the advisory group and the acceptance of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers. The issue here is that none of my Wexford constituent providers was contacted in regard to who should join the advisory group. The Minister will find that Seas Suas which, I am...

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: The Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: I do not accept what the Minister is saying about a subset of advisers.

Covid-19 (Children and Youth Affairs): Statements (20 May 2020)

Verona Murphy: What the Minister said originally was that the sector picked the advisory group. She is now telling us that the advisory group was picked from some section that was already there advising Government, which means the Federation of Early Childhood Providers was never considered in the first place. What is important and what I would like the Minister to note, particularly on behalf of...