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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank the members. Time management is always a challenge in these committee meetings, and I apologise if at times I cut you short or whatever else but I appreciate your patience in that regard and for keeping to the time allocated. I thank our witnesses in the second section: Mr. Bobby Healy, chief executive officer of Manna Air Delivery, supported by Mr. Kevin Houston, head of...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I acknowledge the vital work of European Movement Ireland. I am not too sure when it was founded but I believe it was before Ireland’s participation in the EU. It was in the 1950s, if I am not mistaken.

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: In 1954. I acknowledge the extent to which European Movement Ireland informs, engages with and empowers Irish citizens and thank it for that. The headline figures indicate there is still robust support for membership, notwithstanding that it is down from a high of 93% in 2019. I have always been on record as having said we cannot take that support for granted. When we dig deeper, we...

Committee on European Union Affairs: Findings of the 2025 European Movement Ireland EU Poll: European Movement Ireland (9 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: Fifty percent. I have so many figures in front of me. What role can European Movement Ireland play in addressing the trust gap, perhaps through more transparent dialogue and citizen outreach? How can European Movement Ireland drive awareness of and public support for the digital and green transitions? These are vital areas. Through Ireland’s Presidency how can we shape...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: If I am operating a crane in Dublin city centre, I am concerned about a Manna drone in my workspace, it is an urgent concern and I have a mobile phone, how do I contact Manna?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I also welcome our wonderful visitors from Tipperary. The decision by the ETB to cut vital local training initiative programmes across Tipperary should be urgently reversed given the critical role played by these programmes in our communities. I refer in particular to those delivered at the Spafield Family Resource Centre in Cashel, the Knockanrawley Resource Centre in Tipperary Town, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 40. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality for a detailed summary of moneys paid to the owners of a hotel (details supplied), in each year and to date in 2025, as it relates to contracts entered into for those fleeing the war in Ukraine and those seeking international protection. [35245/25]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Valuation Office (3 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 258. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the number of appeals lodged that directly relate to a business’s valuation certificate, since the establishment of Tailte Eireann on 1 March 2023, on a quarterly basis; the average waiting times for these appeals; and if any appeals are outstanding since before the establishment of Tailte Eireann in March 2023, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (3 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: 290. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 415 of 12 June 2025, if he will provide a detailed summary of costs solely associated with the delivery of the modular units in Clonmel. [35244/25]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Business of Joint Committee (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I have received apologies from Senator Cosgrove, and Deputies Crowe and O'Gorman. We will go into private session to deal with some housekeeping matters.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the road haulage industry. On behalf of the committee, I am pleased to welcome Mr. Ger Hyland, president; Mr. Eugene Drennan, officer management committee; Mr. Paul Jackman, officer management committee; Mr. David McArdle, honorary treasurer; and Mr. John Nolan, honorary secretary, Irish Road Haulage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: It is important to read it for the record.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I thank Mr. Hyland, chair and president of the Irish Road Haulage Association, for that opening statement. As Chair, I wish to be clear that I fully recognise the importance of the road haulage sector in Ireland. It is the backbone of domestic and international trade. As Mr. Hyland said, probably 90% of all goods, on average, are transported by road. Hauliers connect businesses and they...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

Michael Murphy: I will come back to that during my slot. I note the minutes of the previous year's meeting with the RSA and I will focus on that later. The second issue is connectivity between Ireland and Britain and that ties in with the post-Brexit logistical adaptation that the IRHA had to make. It is so important that the current schedule as it applies to Holyhead is maintained. I invite our guests...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport: Issues Facing the Road Haulage Industry: Irish Road Haulage Association (2 Jul 2025)

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