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Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman (16 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Yes. We are pleased with some of the public bodies. In fact, it was unfortunate that complaints about local authorities increased so much because given the pandemic and all that was happening, public bodies and Departments did manage to reduce the number of complaints that came to us, which is a good thing. That is what we want to happen. We want to see these bodies first providing a...

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman (16 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am happy with Mr. Deering's response about disability transport and the concern he has shown in that regard. It is good to hear that the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and others are working to try to get solutions to that because it is a burning issue for quite a number of people. I thank Mr. Deering for sticking with me through all those questions. Is he happy with his own...

Committee on Public Petitions: Office of the Ombudsman Annual Report 2021: Office of the Ombudsman (16 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I thank Mr. Deering for his time. Finally, I presume a percentage of the complaints are spurious and the Office of the Ombudsman would probably not give much heed to them.

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

Eugene Murphy: With no disrespect to the comments of Senator Gavan, he should not throw across the floor that other parties do not attend. I know from our own situation that we have unions at our parliamentary party meetings and we have private meetings. We are very aware of this situation and I know what the Senator is talking about. Other parties, particularly Fianna Fáil, do take part in this and...

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

Eugene Murphy: It is inaccurate. It has been thrown around.

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

Eugene Murphy: I did not get a chance to come in on the Order of Business yesterday. We were all shocked by the comments and the statement by Deputy Naughten that he will not be going forward as a Deputy in the constituency at the next election. I know he will be with us for the next period of time and we wish him well. I wish to acknowledge the help he was to me when I came in here in 2016 and the work...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I am delighted to see the McVittys in the Chamber. I know them from a different job in which I was involved. We became good friends over the years. It is lovely to see them and I will have a word with them in a moment. Like our Leader, Senator Gallagher, I am delighted to be here to support Senator Martin's Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy...

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I remind Members that this debate is to adjourn after one hour, if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: In section 9 we have an amendment in the name of Senators Higgins and Ruane. Amendments Nos. 1, 21 to 29, inclusive, and 31 to 34, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.. I ask Senator Higgins to move amendment No. 1, please?

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I apologise for interrupting the Senator, but we have some very excited students from Kiltiernan and Ballyglass schools in County Galway. Being a Roscommon man, I know that county well. I even know about its footballers. B'fhéidir go bhfuil na múinteoirí agus na tuismitheoirí ann freisin. They are very welcome. I know their tour has to move on, but this is the Seanad...

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: How stands the Senator's amendment?

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 2, 3, 6 and 18 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: Amendments Nos. 7 to 13, inclusive, 16 and 17 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Oil Emergency Contingency and Transfer of Renewable Transport Fuels Functions Bill 2023: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We must adjourn the debate. I thank the Minister of State, his officials and Senators.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: It is Tipperary's day and I have no difficulty with the Deputies but the reality is that members of the committee should come in. We will always give way to people from the county, which is why I did not intervene, but I am a member of the committee.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: That is not the way it works in committees.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: On a point of order, I am a member of this committee as well.

Committee on Public Petitions: Public Petition on St. Brigid’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir (Resumed): Health Service Executive (9 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I extend a cead míle fálte to Ms Killeen White, Ms McDaid, Ms Walsh and Mr. Ruane. Having listened to some of the opening remarks in my office, I must say well done to them for their clear and concise remarks. I may not agree with everything that was said but I appreciate the clear case that was made. I apologise if some of what I say is repetitive and, therefore, I will accept...