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Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: No, that is fine. Respite care has been referred to and the witnesses answered most of the queries I had when responding to Deputy Devlin. Where do those who used to go to St. Brigid's for respite go now? There is no deficit in care as there is plenty of local respite care.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The excellent centre in University Hospital Waterford has been mentioned. I am from Roscommon and Roscommon University Hospital has an outstanding unit but it just has not opened yet for palliative care. The same is happening in County Mayo through the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. All that is excellent and it is the way to go. The buildings are just amazing and I presume it is the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: At any stage of the Covid crisis, was consideration given to having a lesser number of beds rather then closing the facility completely?

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: This type of issue has arisen all over the country and it upsets communities. Mr. Ruane spoke about the ideal solution for Carrick-on-Suir. The HSE and maybe politicians should ensure that before facilities are fully removed, replacement facilities are in place. Modern buildings are more energy efficient and will generate savings in the long run. It would solve a lot of issues if people...

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I second that.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: If it is noted for now-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That they come to back us. Yes.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: There will be no annual television campaign but an awareness campaign.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Will that awareness campaign include radio and television?

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have been here, too. We have been more than willing to give way to those who-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: No.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am glad the Chair did because we spent an enjoyable time with the Turkish delegation. I have been in touch with the interpreter. The Chair might know I read into the record of the Seanad yesterday a text she sent me telling me virtually her family are wiped out or missing. It is so sad to read that text. It brings it home to us. Those people who we met last week-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: They were very hospitable and nice people.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Construction Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted my Commencement matter is being taken. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire. It is nice to have the Minister here. I compliment him on the work he is doing in this area, as well as in the Department of Justice. Construction is in a little bit of a crisis because very few entrants to third level are going into construction machinery careers. Potential new entrants have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Construction Industry (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am encouraged by the Minister's reply in relation to ETBs throughout the country rolling this programme out. I also acknowledge that he is prepared to meet representatives from the Irish Plant Contractors Association in his office. I am lucky to have someone in the business, unrelated to me, who was able to educate me on all of this. I am told we need to start opening courses for new...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I want to spend my two minutes in thought for the people of Türkiye and Syria and what they are going through.The Cathaoirleach was with me on a delegation which met a Turkish delegation from the petitions committee in the House last week. We had a lovely time and we expressed a lot of views and shared opinions. I found the delegation to be really nice people and it was nice to share...

Seanad: National Forestry Fund: Motion (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will not welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber because she is part of it. My colleague Senator Paul Daly has led on this today. He said we will not be opposing this motion. I compliment Senator Boyhan on bringing forward what is really a crucial issue and a crucial debate. Discussions like this are very important. Forestry is going to be important as we go forward....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the presence of the witnesses. Ms Thornton had an engagement with me some time back and I picked up a lot from that, which I appreciate. I am sorry for returning to something that has probably been addressed already and I will keep it short due to the pressure of time. I was listening in my office and, as far as I can recall, Deputy Kerrane spoke about cost-of-living...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That stops people from changing jobs. Is that what Ms Thornton is saying?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I want to be clear on this. What someone has put in will not be affected. Is that correct?