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Seanad: Situation in Belarus: Statements (5 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister. I am sure all Senators will agree with me in wishing the Minister well in his endeavours. As we conclude this debate on Belarus, I sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to a valuable debate. I hope any Belarusians looking in are confident the people of Ireland are totally behind them.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will keep it very brief because I agree with the previous three speakers. I also remind them that there is another city, Galway, and another province, Connacht. I am glad the Minister of State present in the House this evening is from Galway. As I said previously about the aviation industry, Connacht regional airport is what I call the second miracle of Knock. Most people outside the...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I do not disagree with much of what Senators Craughwell, Boylan and Buttimer have said. That we, as Oireachtas politicians, have received many emails on a number of issues in this area, particularly safety, makes me quite concerned. Aviation is not just another business; we all understand that. It is a serious business where nothing can be left to chance. I am sure people in IALPA and...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Excuse the pun but without doubt the Acting Chairperson is flying through the amendments. I would not want Senators Craughwell and Boylan to think that I have not taken their points seriously. I back what they have said on the basis that we have all received the emails and met the people concerned. Maybe "disharmony" is a mild word to use but things need to be corrected. I wish to mention...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Due to the Minister of State's efficiency in replying I will not have to divide the time into 30 seconds each. I will give 50 seconds each, but please try to stay within that time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I did not know that. The fourth commencement matter was in my name and was on the need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make a statement on the implications of the recent High Court order to temporarily halt the flood release works at Lough Funshinagh, County Roscommon. I have had to withdraw that Commencement matter and I will explain at a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I very much agree with Senator Norris. Mervyn Taylor was certainly a very forward thinking politician. I read an article about him in recent days on how many friends that he had in other political parties. He was a really good man. It is very appropriate that Senator Norris should mention him today and I am sure that all Members would agree. I wish to briefly refer to two items. It is...

Seanad: Interim Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (30 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I compliment Senator Chambers and the committee. They have been working on the report in a very productive and united manner. I pay tribute to the Minister of State on his work and, of course, that of the Taoiseach. All Senators know the difficulties and troubles that have been created for Irish farms and agribusinesses, as well as for many other sectors but we should not forget that...

Seanad: National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (29 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I support the Bill. The project that has been mentioned most in this debate is Lough Ree Lanesborough Angling Hub. I invite the Minister of State to visit it some time. I am a huge promoter and supporter of it and was involved in it from day one. Senators Dolan and Carrigy would be well aware of it as well. There is no question that the national lottery is a very good system. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Provision of Local Employment Services: Discussion (29 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief because a number of other members wish to contribute so time is of the essence. I support the case being made by the trade unions because I believe we need the local employment service. Why do we need to change something that has worked well for 25 years? As the Department has said, there are procurement issues. My colleague, Deputy Kerrane, mentioned that there is an...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Dooley for keeping to the time and getting his point of view across.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Is Senator O'Reilly or Senator Boylan due to speak next? According to my list it is Senator O’Reilly and then Senator Boylan. Senator O'Reilly will have eight minutes.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: My apologies to Senator Boylan. I thank her for giving way.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Acting Chairperson, Senator Pauline O'Reilly, for accommodating me by taking over the Chair in order that I can make my contribution. I welcome the Minister of State. From the west of Ireland perspective, the Minister of State and I have supported Galway airport in the past and we continue to support the important Knock Airport, also known as Ireland West Airport. This is a...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: As I do not see any other Senators offering, I call on the Minister of State to conclude.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. We used the opportunity to ask very important questions which were probably a little outside the technicality of what this Bill is about but as a politician, she understands we had to do that on the occasion. I appreciate she came back individually to try to give us all the answers she could. I thank the Minister of State and her officials, Senators and all...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

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

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am speaking now because Senator McGreehan had to leave the Chamber. I welcome the Minister to the House. I pay tribute to the Defence Forces throughout the country who, throughout Covid, have made us proud of what they do. We should also remind ourselves of the increased role of the Defence Forces in dealing with unfortunate communities that have been hit by severe flooding in this...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Is deas an rud é go bhfuil gach duine ar ais sa Seomra agus cuirim fáilte ar ais rompu. Like many others, my thoughts this morning are with Senator Hoey and her family. I want to refer to two issues. One is local to my area and one is national. Last Thursday, a young boy from Tulsk National School in County Roscommon, Callum Clarke, who is 11 years of age, saved his grandfather...