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Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will go with what is suggested. I propose we go with that if it is acceptable to members.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: No, Chairman. I agree with what the Chairman stated and with whoever else spoke. I was taking a telephone call. I believe that is the proper way to proceed. We probably need to find out more about this. I am happy to support what is being suggested.

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Petitions Received (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will echo what the Chairman said in his last few remarks. Many more members of the public could be aware of this committee. With Covid-19, we cannot get out and get our message across but this is a good committee for people who have legitimate questions and concerns that may not have been answered. They will get a fair crack of the whip here. Again, I agree with what the Chairman said...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I should not mention Christmas because it is a little bit early, and I certainly should not mention "Silent Night".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: On a very serious note, I should not be mentioning "Silent Night" but for many politicians and entertainers there will be many silent nights. Musicians are facing a second season of cancellations. These cancellations are piling up with the new Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality and social gatherings. A recent survey by the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland found that almost...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the role of Senator Ruane in introducing this legislation and allowing us to have what I would call a very important debate. I am sure it is in everybody's interest to have this matter discussed and make progress where we can. However, I am inclined to support the Government's proposal to wait 12 months in respect of this Bill. I do not believe this is a delaying tactic...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It states "fewer than 50 employees".

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: My apologies. A company employing 50 is still very small. I am not opposing what the Senators are doing but we need time. We need to have proper discussions and consult the industry more. I return to the point that Ireland has now set really solid targets for the reduction of emissions. That is what we have to do. We all acknowledge that. I am sure we can all work together on a process...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I did not mean that. That is a fair point.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Ar mhaith le haon Seanadóir eile focal a rá?

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Gavan is slightly outside the scope of the amendment, but I will leave that for the Minister of State to talk about. I take his point.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: No.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá an solas imithe.

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: Céim an Choiste - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá baint ag leasuithe Uimh. 21, 28 agus 33 le chéile agus pléifear le chéile iad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome Ms Bolger and I wish her well. All of us have a great pride in An Post. That is to be seen when people, including politicians, rally together when a post office is to be closed owing to lack of footfall. There is always a great regret when that happens. Throughout Covid, the staff of An post and our postmen and post women have been a credit to the organisation. Their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I do not want two extra stamps, I want every stamp to be reduced. I appreciate Mr. Bolger's point. On the promotion of post offices, have the witnesses ever gone onto university campuses, spoken to young people and encouraged them to become part of An Post business or sell its business? There could be small units on campuses. A lot of young people might buy into that. People tend to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am on the side of the workforce.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will take that. Forget about the other ones for now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: An Post: Chairperson Designate (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Do not forget about the cheap stamp.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (Large-scale Residential Development) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I acknowledge the engagement the Minister had with Fianna Fáil councillors and other councillors through Senators. He fully understands the need for councillors to be able to engage. That will happen but it is important to put on the record of the House that the Minister has engaged widely with councillors, certainly through our group. He has attended meetings and explained his...