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- Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters (14 Dec 2023)
Verona Murphy: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 37 and the name of the Member in each case: Jennifer Murnane O'Connor - to discuss the timeline for opening of the mother and baby redress scheme and making of payments. David Stanton - to discuss the need for funding to repair roads and bridges in east Cork which were severely...
- Civil Registration (Right of Adoptees to Information) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Mar 2021)
Verona Murphy: Deputy Tóibín and I will speak for five minutes each. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill. I thank the Deputies who brought it forward. I will be supporting it. When dealing with such sensitive issues, it is of the utmost importance to listen to those who are affected most by whatever the issue happens to be. In this case, I have listened to adoptees and read...
- Impact of Covid-19 on Women for International Women’s Day: Statements (4 Mar 2021)
Verona Murphy: I welcome the opportunity to speak as we are about to celebrate International Women's Day on Monday, on the effect of the Covid-19 crisis on women. Often, when we stand to speak on a particular issue in this House, we do so to raise a criticism, grievance or problem. Today, however, I am going to take the opportunity to talk as much as I can about the positive advances in the lives of women...
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (13 Jan 2021)
Verona Murphy: As it is our first day back, I wish everybody a happy new year. As the important issue of the mother and baby homes is being raised later, rather than labour the point, I want to raise another issue of national importance. Utter disruption has ensued since 1 January at ports, within businesses and the supply chain. Does the Taoiseach intend to allow the disruption to continue to the...