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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Dooley will have no time left if Senator Blaney continues.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for cutting across the Senator but there are three speakers and I want to give them each equal time. I understand that this is a pressing issue but I have to stick to the time limits. I ask the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The three Senators have approximately 30 seconds each. I ask them to desist from mentioning any companies at this stage. I cannot allow that. They can have about 40 seconds each, I will let them run over a bit. Senator Blaney is first.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator for his co-operation. Senator Chambers has 50 seconds if she needs to use it.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State has a minute to reply.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: That concludes Commencement matters for this morning. I thank all the Senators, the Ministers of State, Deputies Feighan and Brophy, the ushers and the officials who are, as always, helpful to me when I am in the Chair.

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

Eugene Murphy: In yesterday's Irish Independent, Ms Yvonne Murray updated us on a case that I raised with the Leader more than ten weeks ago, that is, that of Australian Mr. Robert Pether, who has been in detention in Iraq for 76 days. His wife and three children, all of whom are Irish citizens, live in Elphin, County Roscommon. I commend the Leader because when, with the House's support, she gave the...

Committee on Public Petitions: Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision Report: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Chair. I pay tribute to Dr. Muldoon, Ms Ward and their people for their work. It is quite clear from following them that they do a good job and they take it very seriously. Something they might try to answer is how challenging they find the job. When we are dealing with children in particular, all of us become very concerned when they are getting a raw deal. The witnesses...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Amendment No. 31 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I understand Senator Warfield was written to.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am told it was not in order to put forward this amendment on Report Stage. Is the Senator happy with that?

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I am only asking the Senator but that is the situation.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It has been pointed out to me that it was not in order on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Senator Warfield is still happy enough.

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (18 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for interrupting. As it is now 5.30 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad today: "That amendment No. 34 is hereby negatived; Fourth Stage is hereby completed; the Bill, as amended, is hereby received for final consideration; and the Bill is hereby passed."

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: This matter is exercising the minds of many people, particularly young people. I accept that because of a Cabinet meeting this morning, the Minister of State is filling in for various Ministers. I appreciate that this is not his area of responsibility but I am sure he will convey the message to the Minister for Transport. The issue of the driving theory test has been in the public arena...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. I am disappointed with his detailed reply because I feel that it will take a long time for us to clear the backlog if we do not take exceptional measures. I stand to be corrected but I have been told that one cannot get an online test as none are available. I do not know whether that is true or whether the Minister of State has up-to-date information. If we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The world held its breath on Saturday evening. Europe held its breath and Ireland held its breath as Christian Eriksen fought for his life. Many say the cameras showed us what was happening for too long, but because they spent so much time showing us, it has alerted the world to the importance of defibrillators and what they can do. I fully endorse and support the comments of Senator Wall....

Seanad: Public Service Pay Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I was a few minutes late. I was in Roscommon town on personal business this morning and when I came out, the tyre burst on my car. I thank the lads in Roscommon who did a quick change for me and sorted me out. I should have been before. That is the reason I am running a bit late. Thanks to everyone, and I appreciate the House letting me speak after I was supposed to be here. Like many...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (Non-Disclosure Agreements) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will be brief. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me in even though I was a little late arriving. As Senator McGreehan said on behalf of our side of the House, we will not be opposing the Bill. Indeed, we support it. Like other Senators, I compliment Senator Ruane, who has done a lot of work on the Bill. Of course, Senators Black, Flynn and Higgins have given significant...