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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. He has given a very honest assessment of the situation that exists. I should, of course, have mentioned the whole area of construction and retrofitting. When the one-stop shop gets up and running many people will see they will be able to carry out this work. I hope there will be low-cost loans. We will need extra workers in this regard. I accept we have a...

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

Eugene Murphy: I want to return to the issue of crime against our older people. I am sorry I have to raise this today. Let me at the outset say we are not here to frighten people but we have to deal with the facts. I am just quoting from a piece from today's edition of the Irish Independentabout the most recent attack in Kildare: The incident in Kildare happened at around 9.30 p.m. on Tuesday night...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with my colleague, Senator Carrigy, regarding the backlog in the warmer homes scheme. It is important we deal with that issue. Like other Senators, I welcome the retrofitting programme. While there will be snags, there is nothing that cannot be worked out. The one-stop shop idea is fantastic because it will bring the programme to the people, who can visit the shop to discuss their...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: In one way, I hope the Leader does not have a definite date for the sports capital grants as there will be a hell of a rush for the door to get on the phone to the club secretaries and chairmen to give them the good news because everybody wants to get that first. I am sure they will come and I am sure they will be welcomed and, hopefully, most sports groups in the country will be happy....

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (8 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Like others, I welcome the Minister of State and this particular legislation. As we now know, this provides for the statutory prohibition of fur farming and will impact on the three active farms in the State. It is important to point out they were acting lawfully but the legislation is to compensate them as they are about to lose their businesses and certain people will lose their jobs.The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is nice to see Senator Pauline O'Reilly in the role of Acting Leader. Well done to her. I agree with Senator Gallagher with regard to the debate on credit unions. I wish to mention the decision by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy McConalogue, to reinstate a derogation for farmers to burn green waste. Of course it is not the ideal solution but there is no other...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: To reiterate what Senator Craughwell has said, having listened to Mr. Kehoe, I want to know where the committee is legally with this matter? A large number of questions are being raised here. Is it wise for us to continue with this discussion? I am hesitant to do so but that is only my personal view. I am seeking clarity.

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I served on the previous Committee on Public Petitions with Deputy Buckley and it is seldom we disagree, but this is not about who is in charge of what along the River Shannon. It is about an individual case. The committee has already heard a presentation from individuals and we were shown maps. This is really dangerous territory. Whatever is agreed, that is fine, but if we do not get a...

Committee on Public Petitions: Consideration of Public Petitions on Unauthorised Developments: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I too apologise to the witnesses who have probably laid out their day to be here with us. I do not believe there is need to progress with any further statements at this point. It is a matter for the Chairman and other individuals, but why should we proceed with further statements? Nobody is against further debate in the future, but from our perspective we first need a legal opinion on this.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: As Deputy Buckley will know, when I was on the previous committee, I was always conscious of the importance of giving people a hearing when necessary. In terms of Senator Craughwell's comments, if we are in a last-resort scenario then we should deal with it. Has the group met the regional health committee, some of whose members would be local councillors from the region? Have they used...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Either one. There are regional health forums all over the country and there are elected representatives on those forums. Those forums are used by lots of groups so I am just wondering if the petitioners have sought a meeting with the regional health forum. They should do that before they come here.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That is not what I am saying. Have the groups in the Deputy’s region met the regional health forum? It is a simple question that requires a “Yes” or “No” answer.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Could the Deputy find that out before we proceed-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Not if they have not-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am trying to be helpful by suggesting that before the petitioners jump in here-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It would make sense for them to meet the regional health forum and the representatives on it before they come here. If the committee agrees, I have no difficulty taking the petitioners but we should remember that we will have dozens of these requests once we take one. We will have them coming from all over the country because there are similar problems all over the country. I am not saying...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: The Chairman is misrepresenting what I am saying. I never used the word “obstacles” and I do not put obstacles-----

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That is fair. I am saying they should use every available forum before they come here. We all accept that this committee is almost a last resort. We get very little media coverage because many of the cases have been raised all over the place before getting here. We are the last resort. I am asking for clarification from the Chairman and Deputy Buckley on whether these groups have gone...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (3 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is important to say that we understand what Deputy Buckley says. Of course there is a social fallout. Of course people are hurt. We have Sláintecare and all of these things happening. I want it to be clear that I and my colleagues want what is best for the people. When I was a member of the previous Committee on Public Petitions, another committee was dealing with an issue and we...