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Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I have one quick question. Maybe it has been asked. Can Mr. Bakhurst assure us there are no threats to any staff members?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: RTÉ (Resumed) (13 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: There are no threats to any staff. Can Mr. Bakhurst assure us that staff will not be made redundant?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I wish to raise an issue of grave concern in my part of the country, which is the quality of service, or lack thereof, by Eir to its customers. What is arising at the moment is that landlines, particularly to senior citizens, are breaking down and there is no chance of getting them fixed for weeks. We must always remember that with regard to those landlines, there is a security aspect...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We move to the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016. A message has been received from Dáil Éireann concerning amendments made by the Seanad to the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016. The message has been set down on the Order Paper. The list of amendments made by the Seanad and considered by the Dáil has been circulated for the information of Members. The Dáil has not agreed to...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Seanad amendment No. 3, consequential Dáil amendment No. 3c, amendments Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, to consequential Dáil amendment No. 3c, Seanad amendment No. 4 and Seanad amendment No. 11 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Before we move to the Members, with great pleasure I welcome Edward Thornton to the House. He is the dad of Samantha Long, whom we all know. She works with Senator McDowell and is very friendly with all of us. I also welcome her auntie, uncle George and Etta to the House. They are most welcome. We hope they enjoy their stay. I am sure they will be meeting up with Samantha today....

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Seanad amendment No. 13, consequential Dáil amendment 13c and amendments 1 to 5, inclusive, to consequential Dáil amendment 13c are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We move to Seanad amendment No. 14 on the list of amendments made by the Seanad dated 11 November 2019. Seanad amendment No. 14, consequential Dáil amendments Nos. 14c1 to 14c15, inclusive, and amendments Nos. 1 and 2 to consequential Dáil amendment No. 14c8 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Cuirim fáilte roimh na daoine as Westmeath Comhairle na nÓg. It is fair to say the staff and Senators here always like to see the younger generation coming in to visit us. They are very welcome. I hope they are enjoying the proceedings in the Seanad and Dáil. May they have a nice day. A big céad míle fáilte from us all here.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Seanad amendment No. 15 and consequential Dáil amendments Nos. 15c1 and 15c2 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I say to everyone here, including Senators, the Minister of State, his staff and the staff of the House, that it is unbelievable, when I look at the documents relating to this Bill and see all that has to be done. It makes me think of the amount of work that goes into it. Everybody has been very co-operative and we are grateful for the amendments. If anybody, including the Minister of...

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: A few Members wish to make a quick comment or two. Before that, I give a special welcome to the people from Cheeverstown House, Templeogue. They are guests of Senator Clonan, who is a busy man today. They are welcome and I send céad míle fáilte from all of us. I hope they enjoy their trip and they will probably meet some of us later. Senator Clonan will be finished shortly.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Motions (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Gabhaim míle buíochas to gach éinnne, particularly to the Seanad officials on my right-hand side. The Clerk will send a message to the Clerk of the Dáil certifying the determination of the Seanad. We have done a great day's work. Many thanks to all Senators for their co-operation and I mean that sincerely.

Committee on Public Petitions: Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I will not detain the witness for long but the people of Roscommon will always support anybody from Galway, except when the football team is involved. In that case, we will not, but otherwise we will support them.

Committee on Public Petitions: Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We will not talk about the Tipperary performance this year.

Committee on Public Petitions: Closure of Vital Health Services: Discussion (13 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Ms Cronin and Mr. Quinn very much. They have made their case wonderfully and beautifully while being in no way aggressive about it. We can see how much this means to them and their friends in that particular area. I wish Ms Cronin well with her son. She is obviously an amazing person. I will not go back over questions that have already been asked but I acknowledge the role of...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I commend the Chair on managing to get everybody in. I appreciate that Mr. Tubridy and Mr. Kelly have offered to come here, in their own capacity, and have had six gruelling hours. I also know that this takes a toll on families. We as politicians know-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: -----that when something happens, we see how our families are affected.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Transparency of RTÉ Expenditure of Public Funds and Governance Issues: Discussion (Resumed) (11 Jul 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I bring this up because it happens to politicians all the time.