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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I got in by getting a scholarship in my county. I thought it was a great idea. Counties promoted it and people went for scholarships. I was lucky to get one. I thought that was a fantastic idea because it put a focus back on it in every county. We spent €50 million on importing tomatoes in 2022, €23 million on onions, €26 million on cabbage and €12 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Mr. Bourke is correct. Many of those supermarket chains are multinationals. They are buying not just for Ireland; they buy for Europe when they are buying, and they are getting a real low price.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I ask for a few minutes of the Deputy Leader's time to speak about the difficulties people have in getting support to put solar panels onto their houses. I held two clinics recently, one in Ballinasloe and one in north Roscommon. In all, I had 14 people. Eight of the queries were from people who simply cannot afford to do this work. Basically, to have any saving on electricity, one needs...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is welcome. I highly commend Senator Boylan on what she has done here. I have chaired a number of debates here at which she has raised this issue. Like many of my colleagues, including Senator Paul Daly, I can support a lot of what is in the Bill. It is really important to acknowledge that, in recent years, the Minister has announced record funding for animal rescue groups,...

Committee on Public Petitions: Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I agree. Deputy Canney is present to give the western perspective.

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. When it comes to debates on education, there is great passion shown by Senators, whether in government or in opposition and whether they are lecturers, teachers, parents or students. While we may differ in opinions, we all have the desire to make the system as good as possible for students. Fianna Fáil is committed to providing education that is...

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: But many of them are doing it.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House. We are now moving on to discuss the motion regarding Temple Street children's hospital. I call Senator Conway to propose the motion.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: You are sharing 16 minutes. If Senator Joe O'Reilly is not here, I will ask Senator Doherty to second the motion. I assume you will share the time equally.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Before I move on to the seconder, I extend a céad míle fáilte to a former Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames. She was a very active Member when she was here. It is nice to see her back. She is a good west of Ireland person like myself. I hope she enjoys her day. Senator O'Reilly is seconding the motion.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Doherty wish to make a small contribution?

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will explain to other Members, not that anybody sought an explanation, why I let Senator Doherty in there. Senator O'Reilly was here to second the motion and use his eight minutes. He had other things to do so he just came in to second the motion and did not use the time available to him. It was only fair that we gave that time to Senator Doherty because she was lined up to do it. We...

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is okay. Some of us get things wrong from time to time.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Craughwell for that thought-provoking contribution. I call Senator Currie. I believe the Senator has the Porterstown gang in the Gallery. I have a name here. They are the Porterstown Panthers. Is that correct?

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: They are very welcome. I will hand over to Senator Currie.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have listened to a lot of debates in Dáil and Seanad Éireann. This one has struck me as being one where my colleagues on all sides are hurt by what happened, in particular Senators Conway and Clonan. I know from speaking to party members and the Minister how deeply upsetting this is for him. He has been unfortunate in that a lot of things have landed on his desk. Most people...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will mention one or two good stories and request that the Minister come to the House to discuss an issue. Yesterday was a huge day for our area because the N5 bypass, which has had an up-and-down history in recent years, was sanctioned by the Cabinet and will proceed immediately. Taking into account the work that will be done around towns and villages, the whole project will be worth...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cúpla focal deasa ansin ag an Seanadóir Flynn.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Carrigy has to come in, I want to come in, and Senator Conway has asked to come in. I do not want to cut Senator Dolan short but can she sum up as quickly as she can, because the Minister of State has to come back in also, and we will move on.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (27 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Very quickly.