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Seanad: Veterinary Medicinal Products, Medicated Feed and Fertilisers Regulation Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I certainly agree with my colleagues that there is positivity about this. As was said by several speakers, the reality is we have to move in this direction. We have to deal with the legislation coming from Europe but, as Senator Boylan and others mentioned, the reputation we have for our food is really important.We must enhance that reputation even more and keep it there. Given that we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the news that the new beef welfare scheme will be opened up by the Minister and the Government in July. This will be available to suckler farmers, which is good news and will be very important in terms of payments. I know the farming community for a number of years have been saying, in regard to efficiencies and being able to deal with costs, that they would want approximately...

Seanad: Agricultural and Food Supply Chain Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: As we are discussing food and the importance of food, it is great to see young people in the Chamber for part of this debate. They are probably here on a tour. It is an interesting debate to be part of. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus roimh a chuid oifigigh go dtí an Teach. With all my colleagues I welcome this Bill. This is a really significant day not alone for farmers but...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: The Cathaoirleach is becoming very popular with all of the young people in the schools. I do not know about the teachers-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: It is always good to see young people from the schools. I have a school in from my own region, in Dangan, Kilmore, County Roscommon, today. The ushers of this House do a wonderful job with all our schools, giving fantastic tours with enthusiasm. They are lovely people who go out of their way to help everybody. I know all the schools feel the same because they tell me. I say “Well...

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

Eugene Murphy: I join with others in paying my respects to the late Paul Coghlan. He was a joy to know. He was a humorous and kind man. He had a good outlook on life and always saw the bright side of things, no matter what uncertainty. It was a privilege to have been here with him for a while. I got to know him over the years because I knew him before I came into the House. I also express my support...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I also extend a céad míle fáilte to the Italian ambassador and join with everybody in welcoming him. We have a great affiliation and friendship with Italy. I hope he enjoys his day and his time in the House. I support Senator Ward's comments on safety. We have seen some tragedies in recent days whereby young people have lost their lives. As regards swimming, machinery and...

Seanad: Capital Investment in the Health Service: Statements (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Like other colleagues, I extend a welcome to the Minister. I acknowledge the number of times he, as a senior Minister, comes here to the Seanad to inform Senators and address us. He gives us a lot of time here. No matter what side of the House we are on, we appreciate and acknowledge that. I welcome his recent statement on capital investments. Like other members, I pay tribute to the...

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I welcome the GSOC representatives here today. None of us underestimate the challenge of their job, which involves being seen to try to be fair to everybody. This will be a really good exchange. It is something we need to do as public representatives. For starters, and apologies if some of the questions have already been asked, how many people make up the staff of GSOC? I do not need the...

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: What percentage of those would be police officers?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: In general, how many police officers would be involved in GSOC? Would it be just that amount?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Are they all from the Irish police force or are they from different forces?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: What countries would they come from?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am asking these questions to get an idea of the make-up of the organisation.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: They are former police.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that and I thank Mr. Hume for his answer. Are gardaí always informed of the nature of the complaint?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: So the number is 14.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I understand that but most are suspended. I accept that it is not GSOC that does it.

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Fair enough. I think was in response to Senator Lombard that Mr. Hume said some of the cases could have gone on for 15 years. Am I correct?

Committee on Public Petitions: An Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Annual Report 2021: Discussion (1 Jun 2023)

Eugene Murphy: So that garda would not be back at work as long as that particular case was still open. Is that correct?