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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am sorry. I did not mean to be late but the traffic was really bad today. It took me two hours to get from Maynooth to the Oireachtas but that is a different issue. IBEC's opinion on this Bill is obviously very valued. It deals with businesses. Ms McFadden mentioned new legislation. I was listening to a new directive regarding business being discussed on the radio this morning. That...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Mr. O'Brien is saying that, to be realistic, this should be introduced in 2025 at the earliest and possibly 2026 so that businesses could have that lead-in time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Jan 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Déanaim comhghairdeas leis an gCathaoirleach agus leis an gCeannaire. It is lovely to be back here. The problems we had in 2022 did not go away during the Christmas recess. I will speak about the ongoing attacks on members of An Garda Síochána. The situation is becoming very serious. We should remember that an attack on a member of the Garda not only affects the victim but...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I sincerely congratulate Senator Buttimer on his election as Cathaoirleach. A lot of words have been spoken, but Senators Doherty and Wilson spoke volumes about Jerry when proposing him. I think every single person in this Chamber would acknowledge that. Jerry has shown a lot of emotion today. I am one person who thinks that emotion is good. Men are not great at showing emotion at times...

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the role of the Minister of State. As has been said time and time again, he has stepped up to the mark. My former PA, Mairéad O'Shea, has been very much involved. The Minister of State met with her. Those people are doing a lot of work to encourage more women into local politics. Of course it is long past time that women had the entitlement to maternity leave. I hope...

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Now.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Now.

Seanad: Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures for Members of Local Authorities) Bill 2022: Second and Subsequent Stages (15 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join the Leader and others in expressing condolences to our Army personnel and, in particular, to the family of Private Seán Rooney. It is very sad and even sadder coming up to Christmas. We hope the injured parties make a full recovery. I want to use my time to pay tribute to the Cathaoirleach and the way he has chaired the Seanad. A lot of fantastic work was done and the Seanad...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I support the Acting Leader with regard to the Order of Business. I will speak about towns, villages and rural regeneration, an issue that is important to all politicians, especially councillors in every local authority region. We have seen another big investment by the Government today. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, has made an investment in excess of...

Seanad: Appointment of Ordinary Members of An Coimisiún Toghcháin: Motion (14 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am not scheduled to speak but I know some of the people who have been appointed and I wish them well. They are incredible people and they have a job of work to do. That is all I want to say.

Seanad: Travel Disruption at Dublin Airport: Statements (14 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like Senator Buttimer, I extend the fáilte ar ais go dtí an Teach seo to the Minister of State. She has been here on numerous occasions and I fully acknowledge that she is in touch with the situation and is doing her best to handle it. We do not get snow and frost in this country very often and when it happens it throws down a challenge. To be fair to everybody involved, we are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Meals Programme (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me a platform to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister of State. I thank him for the good work he is doing in the Department as part of the Government's programme. We appreciate it. The free school meals programme is outstanding. I compliment the Government, which has constantly acknowledged this. More schools will be in the programme from this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Meals Programme (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the response from the Minister of State. I am particularly glad he points out that this evaluation should be finished by the end of the year and that the cost factor in terms of the meals will be looked at because that is what is needed now. Again, I complement him on the work he does in that area. The funding is even more significant than I thought which is great news. As I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join Senator Kyne in complimenting the Cathaoirleach and all those who worked on yesterday's wonderful occasion. It was fascinating and fantastic. It was great to see so many former Senators back in Leinster House for the occasion. That was a nice touch. This is a significant week in terms of planning and development, as the Government is going to approve the planning and development...

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State is staying with us as we deal with the Committee and Remaining Stages of the Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022.

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Credit Union (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (13 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.