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Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Seandóirí, an Aire Stáit, and the officials and everybody else for dealing with this promptly. It was very important to do so. Does the Minister of State wish to say anything in conclusion?

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022: Committee Stage (19 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Go raibh maith agaibh go léir.

Seanad: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. The tourism and hospitality sector is one of those that was most affected by the public health restrictions put in place throughout the Covid pandemic. Through no fault of their own hotels, bars and restaurants had to shut many times in order to help the country get through the worst of that public health crisis. On the other side of that, Government served...

Seanad: Summer Programme: Statements (18 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Not at all, you are quite all right, a Chathaoirligh. We will not worry about that. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and pay tribute to all the work she has been doing in this area throughout her time in office. She and her officials are to be complimented. Like many others, I welcome the €40 million for the 2023 summer programme. As has been said, it is a priority for...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (18 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: How stands the amendment?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cycling Facilities (13 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Cathaoirleach sincerely for allowing me to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth. It is always a pleasure to have him in the House as he gives open and frank answers to Senators when we raise issues. I would like to have a discussion rather than make a request. Like many others, I welcome the huge amount of money being invested in active...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cycling Facilities (13 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State's statement and acknowledge the significant amount of money that has come into counties Roscommon and Longford. The positive thing about this is that of the 170 schools that were notified they had been included, only three opted out for genuine reasons. I presume some of them will come back on stream again. It shows that schoolchildren, teachers and parents...

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

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Smith family. I am sure it is a poignant day for them. I also compliment the Leader and Senator Seery Kearney on co-sponsoring this Bill. I agree with the comments of Senator Keogan on meningitis. There have some very sad and tragic deaths of young people because of meningitis throughout the country in recent weeks. I also agree with Senator Daly on food wastage. It is...

Seanad: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. I support this Bill, as do all Members, despite the criticism, as far as I can understand. That is good because we need to move forward on this. I welcome the energy credits and accept everything is not perfect, but if one were to go down the road of separating customers with holiday homes from others, the credit would, according to the...

Seanad: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The taxpayer pays for it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join the Cathaoirleach and the Leader in extending a céad míle fáilte to the ambassador. He has now left the Chamber but we were delighted to have him in the Seanad. When we returned to the Chamber yesterday after the weekend, we spoke about the sadness of all that happened in Creeslough. All of a sudden last night, a lady named Amber Barrett lit a light. Anyone who knows...

Seanad: Report of Commission of Investigation (IBRC) into Siteserv Transaction: Statements (12 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Report of Commission of Investigation (IBRC) into Siteserv Transaction: Statements (12 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That concludes the statements from Senators. I thank Senators Casey, McDowell, Maria Byrne and Ó Donnghaile. The Minister of State has now more than ten minutes to reply if he wishes. It is up to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I join with the Cathaoirleach, the Leader and the leader of the Fianna Fáil group, Senator Lisa Chambers, in expressing our deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy for the people of Creeslough. Many people, including me, have stood in that filling station. We have holidayed in that part of County Donegal in recent years. We love Donegal people. Those local shops and filling stations are...

Seanad: Visit of European Commission Delegation (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Curaim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Calleary. It is my first time to congratulate you on your appointment. We are delighted for you. Before we deal with the Consumer Rights Bill 2022, I extend a céad míle fáilte to Ms Vra Jourová, Vice President of the European Commission. I have been listening to you and following you quite a lot in recent times. You...

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I omitted to welcome the Minister of State's officials to the House. They are welcome.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We always welcome visitors to the Gallery. I understand there is a group from Ógra Sinn Féin here. I welcome them, as we welcome all young people from all political parties, and hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Tá súil agam gurb í an Seanadóir Sherlock a bheidh ag caint ar an ábhar seo ar son an Seanadóír Mark Wall. Will Senator Sherlock be taking this speaking slot? Senator Mark Wall's name is on the list.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is not a problem.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill 2022 - Second Stage (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Níl aon duine eile le labhairt ach an tAire Stáit. He has ten minutes to reply, or even more if he wants it.