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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Le linn na seachtaine speisialta seo, is deas an rud é go bhfuil a lán daoine sa Teach ag baint úsáid as a gcúpla focal Gaeilge. Is cinnte go bhfuil an tseachtain seo chugainn ina páirt de Sheachtain na Gaeilge freisin. B'fhéidir gur theideal níos fearr é coicís na Gaeilge an bhliain seo chugainn. However, it is good to see everybody having...

Seanad: Local Government (Use of CCTV in Prosecution of Offences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (5 Mar 2021)

Eugene Murphy: In the few minutes I have I will try to deal with a few quick points. Senator Wall is to be highly commended for getting this debate going. My colleague, Senator Byrne, has done a lot of work in this area and the Minister of State has a huge interest it. With the Government's plan going forward, this Bill and all of us working together, we can make this happen and make it work. We should...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is great to be able to raise this issue in the House this morning. It is nice to have one of our own Senators, Senator Hackett, here in the role of Minister of State. I know the Minister of State has a keen interest in this area. I studied horticulture in my college days so I take a keen interest in the area. In the middle of a pandemic and with so many problems out there, it is an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Forestry Sector (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State for her reply and update on the 2020 scheme. The number is still small in terms of the amount of people who have sought assistance but I do accept that quite a number of them might not engage at all. I am delighted that the Minister of State mentioned the traditional making of the hurley stick from ash. I do not know what the phrase the clash of the ash will...

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: After that speech, there is no doubt that the Minister will be back in Navan.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: As Senator Lombard is not present, I gave Senator Burke the extra time and did not interrupt him. Before calling the Minister, Senator Garvey has three minutes.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is welcome to the Chamber. He has been brought on a tour of the country so he will not be short of holiday destinations at home this year with all the places he can go to. I will not get involved in the debate as Acting Chairman as it would not be appropriate, but I subscribe to the comments of Senator Dolan. I hope the greenway will come as close to Ballinasloe as it can.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister's time is nearly up.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister. I apologise to have to bring the debate to an end but with Covid-19, we must stick to the rules.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Transport): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate the Minister coming to the Seanad and for all the comments. I assure the Minister that people, both urban and rural, are very happy about what is happening with greenways and their spaces to walk and cycle. We have had a very constructive debate and I thank all Members and the Minister.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I lend my support to the Senators who spoke about the staff and customers of Ulster Bank. A worrying situation is developing in banking. Senator Dooley mentioned the post office network. Credit unions, which are in every urban and rural area of the country, have also provided a tremendous service. They are seeking greater involvement in the banking system but have been prevented from...

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (19 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The launch of the report was a landmark moment in Irish history, one which we must never forget because it shone a light on what was one of the darkest and most horrible periods. The women and children in mother and baby homes were treated like second-class citizens and they will bear the scars of their tortured past for the rest of their lives. I have no doubt about that. It was shocking...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: There are more than 275,000 people in the Galway city and county region. Senator Crowe and I spoke about this issue a couple of weeks ago, following which we decided to raise this matter jointly. I am concerned about the towns along the Roscommon-Galway border such as Ballinasloe, which I am convinced is suffering because its town council was removed, but we are hoping to have reinstated....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State's statement. It is quite consolatory in terms of reviews and allowing for more points to be made if we need to make them. The one region in Ireland that is underdeveloped, that needs to be developed and that would bring great hope to Ireland is the west. If we go through with a move like this in Galway, it will stifle proper community development centred in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: We now have 90 minutes to deal with the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Amendment Bill 2020 on Committee Stage. Does any Member wish to speak on section 1? No.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: We move now to section 2 and to amendment No. 1 in the name of Senator Ward. Acceptance of this amendment involves deletion of section 2 of the Bill. Can I ask the Senator to move his amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator. He has opened up a very important debate with his contribution.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Lá breithe sona duit freisin, and I hope an Ceannaire has a nice enjoyable day and it will be possible for her to get some time to relax with her family this evening. Many important issues have been raised. I lend my support to all of them. I want to stay in my county now and raise an issue I have highlighted here before. This story may not be big news in Dublin or Meath, but it is a...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Eugene Murphy: It is important that we all pay tribute to the HSE, as we have done, and to the task force, the Covid-19 vaccination people and their teams. However, I want to spare a thought for people such as the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, and the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. I say that because I am sure it is not easy going to bed at night...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Eugene Murphy: That is the reality. People sometimes ask when they can have their vaccinations. I get that question every day, and several times a day, as does the Minister of State. Most Irish people have been fantastic. However, one or two people, whom I know have not been following the regulations, to be blunt about it, have asked me when they will get their vaccinations.I simply ask them when they...