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Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Excuse me.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: If Members want to talk, they should talk outside.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Another person is starting to speak and Members are continuing to argue back and forth. That is not okay. I call Senator Blaney, without any interruptions.

Seanad: Electoral Reform Bill 2022: Second Stage (21 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick and others in the party and, indeed, Senator Cummins, the Ministers of State, Deputy Peter Burke and Noonan, for their work on this. It is important that we deal with the electoral process like this and the setting up of An Coimisiún Toghcháin will be a major step forward in the protection of the democracy...

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment Nos. 33 to 36, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 38 and 40 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 41 in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane has been ruled out of order because of a potential charge on the Revenue.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 42 and 43 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 44 and 45 are related and will be discussed together.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 47 has been ruled out of order as it does not arise out of committee proceedings.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

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

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Boyhan. We all accept that was very sincerely put.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I wish to express my thanks to the Minister, his staff, the staff of the House and all the Senators who participated in this great engagement on a number of occasions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief because, as I remarked to Deputy Naughten, most of the questions I intended to ask have already been put by Deputy Kerrane, the Chairman and other members. As Deputy Kerrane is aware, I have been significantly involved with communities for many years. As regards the Tús scheme, there is a small cohort of people who, for whatever reason, cannot hold down a job that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits: Discussion (15 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I refer to farm assist. I know I told the Chair I would not come in on this. Is anyone being turned down for farm assist? What wriggle room is there if a person is very close to qualifying for it? If our guests do not have those figures today, I ask that they be sent on to me. Ms Hurley stated there were 4,770 on the scheme. Are there many people who are just outside the qualification...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Roads Projects (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Acting Chairperson for his courtesy, as usual, in giving me the floor on this issue. I am delighted it is being taken by my friend, the Minister of State, Senator Hackett. Coming from Mayo originally, I am sure she is familiar with the N5 route. We all know what has happened with that project. Unfortunately, the contractors who were to construct the bypass from Scramogue to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Roads Projects (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State has given quite a positive response, which we do not always receive. I am delighted to hear about the improvement scheme between Moneylea and Carrowntoosan. Improvements to Frenchpark junction are also really important. These are areas that have caused concern to the public for many years. There is also very good news in regard to the retendering for the N5 project....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I support Senator Mullen in his comments on Cardinal Zen. It is an appalling way to treat anybody, and it is only right we show our support for him. When we are in this Chamber we sometimes howl and growl on behalf of individuals and groups, which is our right, and we must do that for the public, but I always believe we should look also at positives that come out in life. Senator Horkan...

Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am glad to be in the House to support Senator Martin's Bill. I extend a céad míle fáilte to all the people in our Gallery and a major thank you to the people who gave us a wonderful presentation this morning. I am sorry that I had to come into the Chamber when the bells rang but I was enjoying the presentation. I pay tribute to Senator Martin for bringing this Bill...