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

Eugene Murphy: Does the opposite hold true? If the health committee is dealing with a petition, as it is according to Deputy Higgins-----

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

Eugene Murphy: That is not the way it works. If there is an existing committee-----

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

Eugene Murphy: There may be no court case now but what if a line or comment is used at this meeting that leads to something coming up in court? That is what I am afraid of. I understand what the Chairman said but I am concerned about what could come down the road if we have a debate here. I am seeking clarity. I appreciate that the Chairman is trying to clear this up but I have reservations. I would...

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

Eugene Murphy: I rise with a lot of sadness after hearing of the death of Noel Treacy from east Galway and maybe it has already been mentioned. He was an extraordinary successful politician. Mr. Treacy was first elected in a by-election in 1982 and he retired in 2011. Recently he fought a battle with illness and when I spoke to him four weeks ago he was in great form. He served in a number of junior...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I agree with everybody that this day, St. Brigid's Day, is very important. As others have said, Senator O'Loughlin has campaigned very strongly on this issue. From speaking to her earlier, I am aware that she is very proud today. I want to return to the issue of Mr. Richard O'Halloran. Like many in this House, I campaigned for his release. It was great to see the five happy faces on...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I am not going to take up all of my time. There is no point repeating a lot that has been said already. This is good legislation. It is part of what the Government is doing on workers' rights. The public is way ahead of us on this. Most people make a serious effort when they are in a restaurant to make sure the staff get their tips. One of the problems that has arisen is that while we...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as an ábhar seo a chur ar an gclár oibre inniu. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I wish to speak briefly today about two very important projects in the Galway-Roscommon region in relation to our health service. One is the building that is now being built at Portiuncula hHspital.If I am not mistaken, it...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That was a positive response on the crucial developments at Portiuncula Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospital. I was delighted to hear the Minister of State say that, as part of the works on the former, the electrical and natural gas network had been upgraded and the medical gas infrastructure had been modified and upgraded. I hope that we can move the project at Sacred Heart Hospital ahead as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Departments (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Kyne. I know that this project is important to all who live in the western region.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks and Wildlife Service (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Noonan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Parks and Wildlife Service (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: That was a most interesting discussion. I thank the Minister of State and the Senator. I also wish to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, and the other Senators involved in the Commencement matters. As always, I thank the staff.

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I was always going to find this difficult today. I am very hurt, upset and annoyed over recent developments, in particular the murders and the treatment of women. I listened to Senator Boylan and I know what happened to Senator Hoey and the lewd acts they had to witness. If I am not mistaken, one of their Fine Gael colleagues has had a similar experience recently. It is shocking and...

Seanad: Violence Against Women: Statements (27 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Broadband Roll-out: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State. I have no doubt about his commitment to this massive project. The sentiment expressed by everybody is that we must speed up this roll-out as quickly as possible. There have been hindrances along the way, of that there is no question. Covid-19 has been a difficult issue with all these projects.Covid has been a difficult issue for these projects and it does...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: First, I want to welcome Senator Flynn back and congratulate her. I was not in the Chamber last week on her return. Yesterday, County Roscommon and the Galway part of the Galway-Roscommon constituency welcomed the great announcement on active travel. A great many issues have been with us for years like the need to extend footpaths, walkways and cycleways, to take away dangerous bends and...

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister for being here. I pay tribute to him for the manner in which he has handled this matter and the courage he has shown in every county throughout the country, where he has met the grassroots and farmers in rural communities and listened to them. I was at one or two of those meetings. While 90% of the people present were excellent and there were hard debates, the Minister...

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: Nice try.

Seanad: Climate and Agriculture: Statements (25 Jan 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It was a very good try.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the Cathaoirleach allowing this matter to be discussed. He is aware of its importance. I welcome my fellow county man, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Feighan, to the House to reply on this matter. I know he has a good interest in it. We have to consider the importance of this issue throughout the health sector. University Hospital Galway, UHG, is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (16 Dec 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the Minister of State realises we need more nurses in the neurology services. That is good news about University Hospital Galway. While it will not go the whole way, it will certainly make improvements, with three new appointments in 2022, I hope those appointments will happen in early 2022. I understand that, in the context of some of these matters, filling the position the...