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

Eugene Murphy: I gave a bit of leeway there because two Senators were involved. I ask for everybody's co-operation on the remaining matters.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. I wish her well. We were good friends when we were in the Dáil together. I know she has major challenges and I wish her well with that.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister of State is staying with us. If it is in order, we will move to Senator Gallagher as he is the only one here at the moment. Is the Minister of State taking the question about Ballybay Community College, County Monaghan?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I presume it is all right if we move to Senator Gallagher. We need to keep moving.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator. Brevity is his middle name.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: There was some good news there for Senator Gallagher but I am sure he will have a supplementary question.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (30 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, to the Seanad this morning. I wish him well. I soldiered with him in the Dáil from 2016 to 2020. He was always committed. I know he will be very committed to his new role.

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

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Ministers of State, Deputies Naughten, Butler and Byrne, for coming to the House this morning and giving of their time in such a friendly manner. It is nice to see that happening in the Seanad. I congratulate all of the Senators for how they have put their case and their co-operation with the Chair.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: As people will be aware, I am fair to everybody this House. I understand fully that we must tease out legislation and I always respect that in this House. As I am a new Member, I sat back for a while without saying anything. I have to say, however, that having known Senator Boyhan as a friend for many years, I am upset by what he said. He is a man of generosity in many ways and if he is a...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I never interrupted Senator Higgins, so some respect please.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: She was speaking.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: This is important. Some 12,000 jobs are under attack. Small businesses have lobbied us because their businesses will be gone before Christmas. Ordinary families will not have a wage packet for Christmas. I am not saying that any Senators do not have the right to tease this out but something strange has been happening in this Chamber over the past hour and it concerns me. I do not want to...

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: To be quite honest, if the Covid-19 regulations were not in place, I would take Senators down to Ballygar where there are 200 such jobs and to Ballinasloe, where there are other such jobs. There is a small pallet-making business run by a family near me from Lanesborough- Ballyleague-----

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Members of Senator Boylan's party, Sinn Féin, have been lobbied on this issue in my region as well and they know the story. I also mentioned Glennon Brothers in Longford and Masonite.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I will speak through the Chair. Throughout my part of the world, people are watching this debate. They are ordinary people whose livelihoods are threatened. This is why we are here. This is why the legislation is coming through. I am aware the Minister and the Government have given a commitment in the programme for Government that further legislation will be forthcoming to discuss the...

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Senator O'Loughlin is way over time. I have been very liberal as regards her time.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I do not usually interrupt, but speakers have five minutes and I ring the bell 30 seconds before they are due to finish. I apologise for interrupting Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Senator for her co-operation on time. Senator Warfield is next. I nearly called him Derek Warfield earlier but it is Fintan. Imagine Senator Derek Warfield.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise but I am trying to keep everybody to time. I thank the Senator. Our next three speakers are Senators Higgins, Craughwell and McGreehan. I call Senator Higgins to speak now.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Eugene Murphy: Can I point out to the Senators that almost all of them are not adhering to the five minutes they have been given. I said I would ring the bell when there are 30 seconds remaining. I hate crossing people but if we are to have a proper debate and allow every speaker in, I have to adjudicate and give fair play to everybody. That is what I will do while in the Chair. I ask all Members to...