Results 1-20 of 38 for carers speaker:Eugene Murphy

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (19 Oct 2023)

Eugene Murphy: We have difficulties in this area and we need to work with it. The money is available for carers at the moment and we do not have the carers, so it is really important that the Department gets its act together on that and smooths it out as quickly as possible.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: General Scheme of the Social Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2023: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Eugene Murphy: ...have missed it. When people defer their pension and continue to work on, for how long can they defer the pension? The only other thing I have to say is that I very much welcome the attention to carers. As the Chairman knows and as I know, people might have only put in five, six or seven years' work. They might have a child who might be sick from an early age. They do not have the ten...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Feb 2023)

Eugene Murphy: I fully support Senator Clonan and will support the idea of a debate on carers and people who look after those who are vulnerable. That is important. In the context of all that has been revealed in recent times, we need to have a debate. While I understand people might have issues relating to migrants and developing centres, I absolutely deplore and abhor violence and people who are trying...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...from Galway would probably know about this - at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe. As the patients’ advocacy and liaison service co-ordinator, she will be helping patients, their families and carers to deal with any issues or problems which arise. It is a very good appointment and I wish her well.

Seanad: Electricity Costs (Domestic Electricity Accounts) Emergency Measures and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (13 Oct 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...;80 from €120 to €200 in January 2023. For people aged over 70, the threshold will increase in January 2023 to €500 for a single person and €1,000 for a couple. The disablement benefit and half-rate carer's allowance will be disregarded in the means test for the fuel allowance in January 2023. It is only fair, if one gives one side of the argument, to give...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2022)

Eugene Murphy: It is important that we deal with facts in the context of the budget. Sometimes the whole role of carers is thrown about by a minority of politicians who use it to exploit their situation politically. We need to take a long look at what this budget has done for carers. There will be a cost-of-living double payment to carers in October. A cost-of-living lump sum of €500 for people...

Committee on Public Petitions: Decisions on Public Petitions Received (23 Jun 2022)

Eugene Murphy: I will add there are extensive discussions about carers going on in the joint committee on social protection, in addition to other committees. Maybe it could be pointed out in the letter that there is quite an airing of this matter. I accept there are some good points in what Ms Keogh said.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Policy Issues for Carers: Family Carers Ireland (18 May 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...what the witnesses are trying to do. I do not want to sound in any way condescending to people but really and truly we all meet people, as I do in Roscommon and Galway, who cry because of carer's issues. The Chair knows, and I know from my in-laws, how frustrated people can get. It can drive people daft at times. Then they learn to stand back and see the appalling pressure they are...

Seanad: Covid-19: Statements (6 Apr 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...difficulties that arise. All in all, the Government has done a good job and the Minister has given good leadership. Again, I say "well done" to all the people on the front lines, including the carers who have done much good work. There are also people in the community, such as postal workers and others who did much work to help people during the period of Covid-19. I say "well done" to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (10 Feb 2022)

Eugene Murphy: ...for standard and trusted partner applications. The Minister of State knows as well as I do, and perhaps better, that between 30,000 and 40,000 jobs are needed in hospitality. We have issues with carers. The money is there and the Government has provided significant money but we cannot get carers. Haulage companies cannot get drivers. In virtually every area of Irish business life...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Family Carers Ireland (5 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Like other members, I pay a huge tribute to our guest speakers this morning and the incredible work they do. In my part of the country the St. Vincent de Paul and the carers do huge work. I am sure Ms Cox knows Bernie Dowling down there, who does a lot work and week by week is always on to us and the Chairman about things. Particularly in rural areas, where there may be older people living...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: ...them. Many of them have tried very hard to do the best for their children in challenging circumstances. This is the type of measure I like to see dealt with and I welcome it very much. The increase in the carer's support grant has been spoken about by many people. It is fair to say we always really need to be making improvements for carers. This has been mentioned by many people and I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: Pandemic Supports to the Islands and Rural Ireland: Department of Rural and Community Development (9 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: ...make more use of their time and not to engage. One of the greatest aspects of postmen and postwomen in this country is their engagement with people on the doorstep. It is very significant. In many ways, they are carers, particularly for people who are on their own. They make sure they engage with the person before they leave their door. We should never underestimate that. In that way,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2020)

Eugene Murphy: ...see people on the streets ask me constantly why they are still there. It is time to look at that and see how we can avoid that situation. I agree with Senator Hoey regarding young people who are carers. It was a moving report on radio yesterday and we would all subscribe to what she said. Senator Dooley mentioned the social employment schemes, which are vital to much of the west and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Jul 2020)

Eugene Murphy: ...and urban areas and the islands. I am concerned about young people with disabilities who are still cocooning. I acknowledge that this is a difficult area and having been approached by parents, carers and teachers, it is clear there is a lot of concern about how these people have suffered from their daily routine not being there during this lockdown. Would it be possible to speak to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Proposed Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday and Respite Care Resort: Discussion (21 Nov 2019)

Eugene Murphy: ...another who can work two weeks out of four and who has a 12-hour contract. Numerous people have allegedly been told by the IWA that they could not visit the centre this year as a result of the staffing issues. The number on the carers' roster in Cuisle has reduced from 30 in 2017 to 18 at present. Duty manager positions have reduced from three 39-hour positions in 2016 to one 39-hour...

Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2019)

Eugene Murphy: ...than one occasion in respect of the Rosalie unit in Castlerea, County Roscommon. I am glad that the motion states it is necessary to respect the wishes of the services users and their families and carers in facilities such as the Rosalie community psychiatric unit. The Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, will know from answering parliamentary questions that people in this unit are mildly...

Carers: Motion [Private Members] (26 Jun 2019)

Eugene Murphy: Like everybody else, we come here every time asking, "Why, why, why?" The motion deals with carers this evening and it was home helps yesterday evening. There seems to be an ongoing situation involving these improvements that should happen but are not happening. As has been pointed out, carers save the State billions of euro. Carers should not have to go down this road as they are saving...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Review (26 Mar 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 1244. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review of a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) which has been marked for review since December 2018 but is still awaiting review will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12909/19]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Waiting Times (26 Mar 2019)

Eugene Murphy: 1245. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the waiting period for dealing with new applications for carer’s allowance; the waiting period for dealing with review cases of carer’s allowance; the number of staff allocated to dealing with new applications and review cases, respectively, in March 2018 and March 2019, in tabular form; the reason for the...