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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I echo the sentiments of Senator Martin with regard to Israel and the Gaza Strip, and all that is happening. The cruel things that happened at the weekend were hard to comprehend in any way. I wish to dwell for a few moments on the budget. I am sure that many people are sick and tired at this stage of hearing about the budget but I wish to rebut the argument that the agriculture budget was...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am not bringing in another item at all. This is part of-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: No I am not.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I do not want to get into an argument with the Cathaoirleach but I am talking about the cost of fuel in the context of people in rural areas and farmers. I am talking about the budget now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Cathaoirleach. If a farmer has a sick calf or a sick lamb down in rural Ireland, one cannot put them under one's arm and jump onto a Local Link bus. The farmer will need to use his or her jeep, car and trailer to go to the vet. That is the reality. That is what the farmers need to do-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I do worry about the cost of taxes on fuels.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Our guests are welcome. I have a great interest in this area. Coming here this evening in the hope of getting a few questions in, I asked myself what the response would be like. Actually, the group is quite enthusiastic. I firmly believe that unless we take this by the scruff of the neck, the business will be gone. How many of our guests have eaten an Irish tomato this year? What...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Would they agree that the flavour of an Irish apple can be far better than that of many of the apples that come in from abroad?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I would much rather have an Irish Cox's Pippin than a Pink Lady, given the taste of the Pink Lady apples we import. Last year, we imported 70,000 tonnes of apples into a country that can probably grow apples better than any other in the world. The story is incredible. We need to get a hold of this business. For several years, I attended Warrenstown, a fantastic horticultural college. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I got in by getting a scholarship in my county. I thought it was a great idea. Counties promoted it and people went for scholarships. I was lucky to get one. I thought that was a fantastic idea because it put a focus back on it in every county. We spent €50 million on importing tomatoes in 2022, €23 million on onions, €26 million on cabbage and €12 million...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Fruit and Vegetable Industry: Discussion (11 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Mr. Bourke is correct. Many of those supermarket chains are multinationals. They are buying not just for Ireland; they buy for Europe when they are buying, and they are getting a real low price.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I ask for a few minutes of the Deputy Leader's time to speak about the difficulties people have in getting support to put solar panels onto their houses. I held two clinics recently, one in Ballinasloe and one in north Roscommon. In all, I had 14 people. Eight of the queries were from people who simply cannot afford to do this work. Basically, to have any saving on electricity, one needs...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare (Dogs) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The Minister is welcome. I highly commend Senator Boylan on what she has done here. I have chaired a number of debates here at which she has raised this issue. Like many of my colleagues, including Senator Paul Daly, I can support a lot of what is in the Bill. It is really important to acknowledge that, in recent years, the Minister has announced record funding for animal rescue groups,...

Committee on Public Petitions: Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I agree. Deputy Canney is present to give the western perspective.

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. When it comes to debates on education, there is great passion shown by Senators, whether in government or in opposition and whether they are lecturers, teachers, parents or students. While we may differ in opinions, we all have the desire to make the system as good as possible for students. Fianna Fáil is committed to providing education that is...

Seanad: Access to Third Level Places and Student Accommodation: Statements (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: But many of them are doing it.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House. We are now moving on to discuss the motion regarding Temple Street children's hospital. I call Senator Conway to propose the motion.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: You are sharing 16 minutes. If Senator Joe O'Reilly is not here, I will ask Senator Doherty to second the motion. I assume you will share the time equally.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Before I move on to the seconder, I extend a céad míle fáilte to a former Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames. She was a very active Member when she was here. It is nice to see her back. She is a good west of Ireland person like myself. I hope she enjoys her day. Senator O'Reilly is seconding the motion.

Seanad: Children's University Hospital Temple Street: Motion (4 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Does Senator Doherty wish to make a small contribution?