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Seanad: Statements on COP27 (8 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister and commend him on his leadership in this area. He challenges us all at times in regard to the importance of our environment. In that regard, I join my colleagues and say again that the COP27 talks were a success. People question whether they were successful but when you get most of the world's nations coming together, meeting, discussing and acknowledging that we...

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 8 is out of order.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, 16, 17, and 40 are related. Amendment No. 11 is a physical alternative to No. 10. Nos. 9 to 11, inclusive, 16, 17, and 40 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I was going to make this point before Senator Martin made it. The reality is that all of us in this House know we are in a dreadful situation with An Bord Pleanála at the moment, and it simply cannot be allowed to continue. I accept that amendments have been put forward by Senators Warfield, Higgins and others, but it has to be an improvement to implement what we are proposing here....

Seanad: Planning and Development and Foreshore (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (8 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Very bad.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I think I will take up your offer to join that group. I join you in extending a céad míle fáilte to both of the ambassadors who are in attendance today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the approval by the Cabinet of the agricultural and food supply chain Bill 2022, which is now ready to be presented to the Houses of the Oireachtas. When this important Bill is enacted, it will establish a new independent statutory authority to be known as an rialtóir agraibhia, or the agrifood regulator. The legislation is being progressed by the Minister for Agriculture,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that our reading now?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like all of my colleagues - the Leader, the Cathaoirleach and my many friends around the House - I deal with a large number of people every day and every week. I am concerned that so many people are saying everything is doomsday. Everything in this country is not doomsday. I accept when the Opposition and others say we have challenges with housing, the environment, etc. We have all of...

Seanad: Water Environment (Abstractions and Associated Impoundments) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (30 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I fully respect Senator Boyhan's right to stand up and say what he said. However, I am quite surprised and astounded by it. I could not let this debate continue without putting the record straight. Like most of my rural Fianna Fáil colleagues, I have at least six engagements per year with the IFA. I assure the House that at not stage did the IFA representatives express to me any...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: First, I welcome the Ukrainian Ambassador. Like many in the Chamber today, I express my solidarity once again for the people of Ukraine. As Senators McGreehan and Wilson referenced, they could be facing another holocaust. What is being done by the Russian leader and some of his people to the Ukrainians is shocking, brutal and outrageous. We must think of them now because they are...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join with the Cathaoirleach and Senator Conway in welcoming Aimee, her family and friends here today. If Aimee and people like her did not stand up, they would not get that justice. I will support and work with her and I admire what she has done. I will continue by welcoming all those who have been in the Gallery today but also by extending congratulations to our junior certificate...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for being here. The issue of safety on our streets applies to the whole country, not just to one part of it. However, I acknowledge that where there are bigger populations there can be bigger issues. I sympathise with the two gardaí who were attacked recently in this city. I also extend my sympathies to a friend of mine from Longford who was viciously...

Seanad: Public Order and Safe Streets: Statements (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Government is toughening up on the issue. Great work is being done in respect of those criminal groups at the moment. It is necessary, and it is what people want. Of course, we all have to be sympathetic towards young people who are in the situations where they are, for example, acting as money mules. This is a massive issue that is happening in our own counties. Young people's lives...

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has completed its consideration of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022, section 9(2), Amount of Financial Contribution Order 2022.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (Number 4) Regulations 2022: Motion (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. I am glad to see him back, looking well and looking good.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (Number 4) Regulations 2022: Motion (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Fitzpatrick and we all echo her sentiments. It is a challenge for Ireland but most of us understand that those people are fleeing a terrible war and a brutal man. As much of a strain as it is, we have to try to hold our hands out to them and to support them in every way we can. I am glad to now extend a céad míle fáilte to representatives of the Vevay active...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I have a point of order. I do not wish to start a dispute but I sat here waiting, as did other Members, while Senator McGahon came to the Chamber after us. The Leas-Chathaoirleach seems to have jumped the queue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I do not think the Leas-Chathaoirleach is correct about the rotation but as Senator McGahon has guests, we will let it go.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I certainly was not questioning the chairmanship of the Leas-Chathaoirleach in any way.