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Seanad: Shannon Group: Motion (14 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: As the Minister of State, Deputy Naughten, must leave I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, who is from the same county as me. He will sit in for the rest of the debate.

Seanad: Leaving Certificate 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Rightly or wrongly, I am a person who lives in a world that believes mistakes can be made. In today's society, it seems no mistake can be made. Of course what happened is regrettable for leaving certificate students, teachers and parents. The error caused stress but it was not of the Minister's making. If anybody in this Chamber believes that we will ever get to live in a world where...

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: We now move to a motion on human rights violations against the Uyghur Muslim population and other minority groups in China.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: The Senator will have an opportunity to come back in later.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I am sorry to interrupt Senator Mullen, but we want to keep to the time slots. I call Senator McDowell to second the motion.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I remind Members to be careful about referring to people who are not in the House. There are rules and regulations by which I have to go and I just want to point that provision out to Members. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy, to the House. He has 15 minutes.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Now we move to Fine Gael. The spokesperson this week is Senator O'Reilly. You have eight minutes, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I fully support Senator Gavan and others in their comments regarding the protestors who are carrying on in such an appalling way. It drives me mad when I see the Tricolour being flown by people who are doing everything to destroy all that it stands for. The question of how we take them on is one thing but what is certain is that we must be outspoken against them. Anybody who has spoken to...

Seanad: Statutory Right to Sick Leave Pay: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Senator Sherlock. It was remiss of me to not welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English. He is very welcome, and he will be addressing us later. I call Senator Bacik to second the motion. She has eight minutes.

Seanad: Statutory Right to Sick Leave Pay: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2020: Discussion (7 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: My questions have also been asked so I do not propose to delay the meeting. I welcome the Minister and acknowledge her engagement on all issues. I appreciate her getting back to me on issues. I welcome the clarification in regard to the fuel allowance. I acknowledge the Minister's statement in regard to the pension. As stated by the Chairman, it is good news that people can go ahead...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach, given his strong links to County Roscommon, will have heard the debate about Lough Funshinagh on many occasions. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Fleming, for coming to the House to discuss this matter. Lough Funshinagh is a special area of conservation, SAC, in County Roscommon. It was once known as Ireland's amazing disappearing lake. There...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I will not labour my point any further. I thank the Minister of State for a very open and frank exchange on the issues I have raised. It is good to know that a meeting will take place. There are two things that should be borne in mind. First, the lake continues to expand, by 4 ft in one year, despite all that has been done to address the problem. Second, I know it is a peculiar argument...

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I will not take up five minutes to allow other Members to have their say. Aviation has been crushed by what I call the big C, namely, Covid-19. We all realise that we have to be careful, stick by the rules and regulations and fight Covid but we need to bring into this debate a message of living with the virus while being careful. For this reason, it is good the Minister of State is here...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I call on the Minister of State to speak. She is very welcome. I wish her well in her new role as a good west of Ireland lady and a friend of mine.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: The gentlemen have one minute between them for a supplementary question. I am not going to allow people ramble on.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I know it is, but we have to-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Okay.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Policy (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I accept that and we will have time. I am sorry to cut across the Senator.