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

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

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

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Situation in Iran: Motion (11 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber. I see from a response to a parliamentary question that he gave on 6 October that he has taken a very strong line on this issue. The Minister stated: I am deeply concerned about the unjustifiable and disproportionate response of the Iranian authorities to Iranian citizens protesting against the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody after...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I also extend my welcome to the ambassador. Céad míle fáilte. The 2023 Estimate for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is €2.14 billion. This is the highest ever level of funding for the Department and represents an increase of €283 million on the 2022 provision. This is a 13% increase overall to support farmers, rural and coastal communities...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is important that we deal with facts in the context of the budget. Sometimes the whole role of carers is thrown about by a minority of politicians who use it to exploit their situation politically. We need to take a long look at what this budget has done for carers. There will be a cost-of-living double payment to carers in October. A cost-of-living lump sum of €500 for people...

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 1, a Government amendment, is related to amendments Nos. 2, 58, 59 and 63 to 74, inclusive, all of which may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Are Members satisfied with the Minister's response?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge that some Senators have concerns but, in fairness, the Minister is trying to be helpful.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 3 and 42 to 44, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Warfield wish to come in?

Seanad: Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As there are no more queries, I call on the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am not going to mention the budget as I will speak on that later, and I am not going to speak to a national issue. I want to speak to a local issue. I apologise for that because it is probably very small in the overall scheme of things. Rooskey is a village near me.It is in the parish of Kilglass, which was the home of the former Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds. It is a lovely village and a...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On a different note, I have been talking to a number of people involved in the credit union in recent weeks and they have asked me to pass on their thanks for the work he has done. All politicians recognise the work he has done in that area and hopefully more progress will be made in the months ahead. How do you define poverty? Somebody on a...

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

Eugene Murphy: I join Senator Black in remembering those two families and also the de Bromhead family. We sadly lost a little girl of eight years of age in County Roscommon as well and we are thinking of her today. It has been a sad time for many families, particularly when so many children have lost their chance to live, which should not happen. I very much support the comments of Senator Craughwell...

Seanad: Energy: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister. Like all my colleagues and the Minister and his officials, we now recognise that we have a serious crisis on our hands. All of us politicians must give hope to the Irish people now. We do not need to frighten and upset them. We need to tell them we will get them through this. I ask that everybody works together, even if we disagree on some issues. I know the...

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I second the motion. I welcome the Minister of State. I thank my colleagues for being here. If Senator Boyhan listens to me, he might hear what I have to say rather than commenting before I say it.

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I know Senator Boyhan has a big interest in agriculture as well. Fianna Fáil has decided to support this motion. I must make clear at the start, however, that coming from an agricultural background and knowing the significance of agriculture and our export market, I cannot support any call to ban live exports. I will say that I understand where Senator Pauline O'Reilly is coming from,...

Seanad: Animal Welfare: Motion (14 Jul 2022)

Eugene Murphy: To clarify and back up what the Minister of State has said, the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, has said fur farming will be closed down. Negotiations are ongoing with the fur farmers and the date will be announced pretty shortly.

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

Eugene Murphy: I pay tribute to my colleague Senator Chambers for the work she has done and I wish her well with the launch today. I hope to be there at some stage. It is good news from the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence about the extra spending in defence over the next number of years. One of the most important things is to ensure pay and conditions are looked after. Military equipment is...

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

Eugene Murphy: It is also a proud day for anybody from the Roscommon-Galway area. Galway is in an all-Ireland senior football final. We wish the team well. I am sure Senator Crowe will have more to say about that if he is here this morning. The Leader has been very involved in the issues schools are having in setting up special needs classes. I have come across a huge problem with a school in...