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Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (25 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: The witnesses have my support for what they are trying to do and I am delighted to be here to listen to them.

Committee on Public Petitions: Campaign for a Walking and Cycling Greenway on the Closed Railway from Sligo to Athenry: Discussion (25 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Did all the councillors vote?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for attending this morning. I wish to say "Hello" to my next door neighbour colleague from home, just across the border in Galway, the Minister of State, Deputy Anne Rabbitte. I appreciate how she really makes an effort to come when we ask her to deal with some of these issues and tries to solve them for us. It is appreciated by me and other people. I know...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I am only using the Christian name.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: Yes, full permission. I have it written on my laptop if anyone wishes to see it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: That is fine. Now, where am I? My train of thought is gone. There are a large number of children with special needs in this school awaiting this service, which we all have to agree is unacceptable at this day and age. Dáithí will be six years old in March, in a few weeks. His parents say that watching him make an effort to talk to his parents, siblings and grandparents is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed response. I note that 500 people have applied for vacancies in CDNTs and their applications are being processed. I hope there will be some results out of that. I realise the Minister of State has more than enough meetings to attend but will she consider meeting Daithí's parents with me at some stage? A short meeting would be fine. She...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I second the amendment to the Order of Business. I also pay tribute to the former Senator, Niall Ó Donnghaile. He was always a nice guy. He made many good suggestions and statements in this House. He was certainly very friendly to all of us. I wish to send my good wishes to him. I wish to speak about the late Tom Hussey, a former councillor, Senator, TD, Minister of State and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2024)

Eugene Murphy: I am happy to be here, Senator Norris. It is great to see you beaming in the Chamber. You look well, which is great. We were all so concerned about your health over a period and it is fantastic to see you looking so well. I am a latecomer to this House, but my word, you have been so friendly, helpful and caring. Your good friend and my good friend, former Cathaoirleach and Senator Brian...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I echo other Members' thanks to all of the staff, Martin and all his people. I also thank you a Chathaoirligh. Tom Hickey is a gentleman to the tips of his fingers and has always been very helpful to us all. I also thank all my colleagues here. The situation in Gaza is appalling. How much longer will we have to look at the blood-spattered bodies of women and children and innocent people?...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will not detain the House for long. I fully support the Government on this but we probably should have another look at the Labour Party amendment. There has been a complete sea change with regard to the families of politicians in urban and rural areas. When family members hear on television or radio that TDs and senators cannot get in or out of Leinster House because of a protest, they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The witnesses are welcome. I am not saying I agree with everything that has been said. A lot of farmers will disagree with everything. There are certainly issues and problems here. Councillor Gerry Finnerty was referenced by two members. I read an article in the Connacht Tribune. This is a very experienced man. He is a farmer and auctioneer, and he knows the scene very well. He said...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The reason I put the question is that I have had representations in recent months about this matter and the difficulties that were arising for farmers and I had a multitude of calls after that meeting. People were not robustly attacking the ICBF but they said they did not get satisfactory answers. Other members were right when they referred to the issue. I would not use the term "mental...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: It is the show cattle and the societies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Member after member is asking the ICBF to go back to the table. Mr. Coughlan is very robust in what he is saying. I will give him a bit of advice. He is far more experienced than I am. I am an ordinary humble human being. One should often take the advice of an ordinary humble human being, however. My advice is to go back to the table on this. If the ICBF does not take into account the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Recent Reclassification of Beef Indexes: Discussion (13 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will be very fair and take on board what Mr. Coughlan has said. I accept he is being sincere. That is important. I will make a final point. We are all worried about farming, where it is going and the role of young people. I am sure the witnesses have noticed the number of young people - brothers and sisters, young couples and friends - who have got together and are producing wonderful...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 20 to 22, inclusive, and No. 25 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Ruane. I call Senator Barry Ward.

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 23, 24, 103, 104, 161 and 162 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.