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

Eugene Murphy: I commend the Minister of State on her response.

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

Eugene Murphy: First, she is persuasive.

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

Eugene Murphy: Second, this is an important issue and I am sure Senators did not mind.

Seanad: Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: This is the first time I have contributed to this discussion today. I was not in the Chamber until now. What is happening here is very welcome but the discussion of the issues involved is very important. I agree with Senator Seery Kearney and other Senators regarding tightening up the area relating to harassment. It is well known that I went through this experience. I am thankful to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Just Transition (17 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for accommodating me in respect of this matter, which in one way is not too far removed from the matter Senator Boylan has just discussed. I thank the Minister of State for being here to speak to the matter. I am sure he is aware at this stage that the closure of the Lanesborough and Shannonbridge power stations have been a huge blow. I accept that peat-burning...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Just Transition (17 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I very much welcome the comprehensive reply of the Minister of State, but in situations such as this, the Government will have to lead. I know the Government is very anxious that we rebuild the economy in the area. The Minister of State probably cannot give me a direct answer today but I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, about this issue and he has committed to come to the...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Challenges facing Public Broadcasting and the broader Media Sector as a result of Covid-19: Discussion (16 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I appreciate being here. I am not a member of this committee and I am grateful to the Chairman for notifying me of the meeting. Some of the witnesses will know me from local radio. I have often debated with Mr. O'Hanlon on Shannonside Northern Sound on the Joe Finnegan show. I also did some small features for newspapers like the Roscommon Heraldand the Roscommon People, formerly the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I concur with Senator McDowell on the vaccine. I am certainly willing to take it because I believe in Professor Luke O'Neill and Professor Sam McConkey. I have great faith in these people. Most of the time medical people are right, not all the time but they are the experts. I am more than willing to lead by example with the vaccines and I hope everybody else will do the same. I also want...

Seanad: Commencement of Irish Sign Language Act 2017: Statements (15 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Níl mé ábalta sign language a úsáid mar atá an Cathaoirleach agus an Aire Stáit ach b’fhéidir go mbeidh lá éigin. Is lá an-speisialta é seo, gan dabht. Gabhaim mo bhuíochas don Chathaoirleach. Rinne sé a lán oibre ar an issue seo agus bhí sé ag obair go crua ar son na ndaoine bodhra.He brought this...

Seanad: Central Mental Hospital (Relocation) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I will make my point rather quickly and not hold up the discussion. I have known since I met the Minister of State as an Oireachtas Member in 2016 that she is committed to change. I welcome the fact she is here and I know she will move things on as quickly as she can. I suppose we are always used to Senator McDowell being fluent and eloquent. I believe, however, the way he has expressed...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: My contribution will be quite short because many of my points have been made. I am glad there is a general welcome for many of the provisions in the Bill, particularly in the circumstances in which we find ourselves. I compliment the Minister, whom I have known for a long time, including through my radio work. She takes on board what people say to her. Any suggestions we have will...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Gavan want to come back in?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2020: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Apologies, I did not realise Senator Higgins wanted to come in.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Chairman, if I could make a comment, I genuinely wish you well in your role. Perhaps as a compromise, as Deputy Griffin suggested, you may be prepared to tell members that you will make a statement to the Dáil next week in order that we can move on with the committee. That would be one form of compromise and it is not a big ask. I do not want to get embroiled in a major controversy....

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: So you will not do that. Would you consider it?

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I have given you a way out on this.

Committee on Public Petitions: Business of Joint Committee (10 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: The way I see this going, the committee will be gone from here in two minutes. We do not want that to happen. As a way forward — I am giving you a way out here — I ask you to consider making a statement next week and addressing the members here who have asked questions. Then we can move on with our business. I believe that would be acceptable to most members.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: We have heard a lot in recent times about maternity leave not being available. It is in that context that I wish the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and her husband, Paul, who is a good Roscommon man, every good wish for the future. In today's edition of the Irish IndependentLorraine Hall, a Fine Gael councillor, talks about the treatment of pregnant Deputies. She stated that she had...

Seanad: Annual Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015: Statements (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister. As many speakers have said, he is an honourable man. One of the most important qualities in politics is to be able to listen and understand people. I have often defended the Minister in rural areas, particularly with some farming groups. I have said the Minister will listen and understand and knows we have challenges, particularly in agricultural areas. From...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh Ms de Brúch agus roimh Mr. Parnell. I thank Mr. Parnell for his presentation. I acknowledge the work the Department has done during this extraordinary pandemic. I know that many of its staff have worked extremely hard. There is also the significant amount of money that has come into the regions. It is acknowledged by many communities, as is the assistance...