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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Central Statistics Office (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for cutting across Senator Mullen but I am trying to keep to the show on the road.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Central Statistics Office (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for coming in to respond and appreciate Senator Mullen's co-operation.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Construction Industry (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I too extend a céad míle fáilte to the students from St. Mary's Primary School, Mullingar. I whizzed up the bypass by them at 5.30 a.m. today and little did I know they would be coming here. I understand Mr. Scally and Mrs. Bolger are here with them. I hope they all enjoy their visit to the Seanad. On behalf of all the Members, the Minister of State, the ushers and all the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit agus leis an Seanadóir. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a ghabháil leis an bhfoireann agus leis na huiséirí as a gcabhair freisin.

Seanad: Europe Day 2022: Statements (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate Senator Chambers giving me a little of her time in order that I can express on the record today my ongoing support for the European Union. Like the Minister of State and Senator Chambers, all of us, including those who have reservations about Europe, have to acknowledge that the development that has happened in this country over those years has been significant. I wonder if we...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, An Teachta Browne, go dtí an Teach.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

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

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

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

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: We will now deal with the following motions: motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a Council decision to provide for continued exchange of DNA profile and fingerprint data with the United Kingdom after 30 June 2022; motion regarding proposed approval by Seanad Éireann of a Council decision (EU) 2021/430 on the position taken on behalf of the European Union on the...

Seanad: Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State has six minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with Senator Buttimer and others who have welcomed the extension of the 9% VAT rate, for which we have all been lobbying. It is important for businesses that there be such incentives to help them recover from the pandemic. The recovery is still ongoing, and if our tourism season takes off in the way we believe it will, the extension will help the sector to recover. I wish to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: With regret, I once again rise today to speak up on behalf of Robert Pether, who is callously locked up in an Iraqi jail. We in this House fought very hard for Richard O'Halloran, and rightly so. I was part of that campaign, as were many other Senators. However, I am sad to say that nobody seems to be interested in doing much about Robert Pether's case. For those who do not know, Mr....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I rise to discuss Lyme disease. I give my full support to the people who have spent a number of hours outside the gates of Leinster House today. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection carried by a tick, as we all know, and has quickly become one of the most common diseases in Europe. It is beyond time that Ireland recognises the dangers of that disease. When we were young and...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I support Senator Carrigy's amendment. I also support the comments of Senator Cassels, who touched on the point with regard to amateur sports. The level of abuse directed at the people to whom he referred is totally unacceptable. It is typically said to me that many professional sportspeople are well paid, but that is not the point. The point is that no abuse should be directed towards...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I support the comments of Senators Cassells, Sherlock and Ruane. Despite all the protestations, advertising for gambling is getting worse. I watch TV and content online and it is getting worse by the week. It is appalling. As other Senators said, it leaves destruction all over the place. I fully agree we need to ban the advertising. It has gone beyond where it should be. There have...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. I understand he is not responsible for this matter but I appreciate his ear and I am sure he will take the message back to the Minister for Education in this regard. Gaelscoileanna are the cornerstone of the spoken Irish language community in Ireland and against all odds have seen a welcome growth in our communities.Gaelscoil de hÍde, Ros Comáin,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as ucht an cheist seo a fhreagairt. I acknowledge that he is answering on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. To be fair to both of them, I raised an additional issue in inquiring about the shortage of space and the plans for a new build. My question really was around the current shortage of teachers to deal with the number of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (7 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire Stáit agus Seanadóir Gallagher. It is an important issue. The next Commencement matter is in the name of Senator Boylan. The Minister of State will be at home with this one.