Results 81-100 of 231 for long speaker:Eugene Murphy

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...tribute to the former Minister of State with special responsibility in this area, Deputy Stanton. I may be from a different political party, but we had to deal with big issues in Roscommon for a long time. It was an even more challenging situation then because there was, shall we say, a lack of understanding in some quarters for the plight of some of the poor people involved. The then...

Committee on Public Petitions: Direct Provision Policy and Related Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (25 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: Tá dhá cheist bheag agam. I will not hold the witnesses long. This engagement has been helpful and I thank the witnesses for their straight answers. I have been doing some other work here and might have missed something. They may have answered this, and if they have, that is fine. They can just say they have answered it already. First, how many staff have the witnesses working...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...out there. The MEAI survey also discovered that almost 40% have had to take up work outside the industry, with 47% saying they may have to leave music and entertainment for good to earn a living. The long lockdown followed by the latest setbacks for musicians and entertainers is taking its toll on their health, with 40% saying they are not in a good place and 20% saying they need to seek...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...of 2,000 cost-rental units are planned every year to 2030. More than 1,500 cost-rental homes are to be delivered in 2022 and rents are aimed at a minimum of 25% below open market rate and providing long-term security of tenure. The first cost-rental tenancies are in place, I understand, in Balbriggan, County Dublin where some tenants are availing of the rents at 50% of market rate....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Psychiatry Services (10 Nov 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...addressed the subject of the psychiatry of later life, but it is now clear that some issues remain concerning staffing. The Minister of State explained the situation very well in respect of how long it is taking to get staff into certain areas. The good thing I take from what the Minister of State said is that good progress is being made in this area. It is also interesting to note what...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection: National Broadband Plan: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...down half the week. It is of no benefit to me and this is a very significant drawback from my perspective. It means that, on days when I would prefer to be at home, I have to be out, but that is beside the point. How long will it be before those dots are joined up? There are cases like this all over the country. It is very significant for rural Ireland. If we do not join up those...

Seanad: Flood Risk Management: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...flooding on many occasions over recent times. I am delighted to participate in this debate. I thank Senator Garvey and her colleagues for tabling the motion. We must acknowledge that for far too long the grief that flooding has caused for communities, families and individuals has not been adequately dealt with, but in recent years that situation has changed. The previous Government,...

Seanad: Peat Harvesting: Statements (13 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...on a bog in the Minister of State's county is shocking and disgraceful. As a politician, I am ashamed that is going on. Today, I am very confident this matter will now be solved. It has dragged on for far too long. People in the industry have been very patient and very quiet in making their representations to all of us and they have been very fair about it. By the way, I repeat that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Directive, Water Quality and Pollution: Discussion (13 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will try to keep to direct questions because it has been a pretty long session and, again, some of the questions have been clarified. I thank the three ladies for their engagement today. I looked at Dr. Deakin's job description; she is described as a senior catchment scientist. Does that take her all over the country and does it allow her to engage with communities on the work she is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2021)

Eugene Murphy: .... I refer to the state of childcare services. The budget is upon us. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Michael McGrath, have long lists of what we are all seeking for different parts of the country. It is important that we all make our pitch. Really and truly, though, as has often been said in this House recently, we...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...and difficult decisions had to be made, some of which I have no doubt meant the future of our airports hung in the balance. Without Government support, they would not have survived but they have a long way to go. I am confident in saying today that our airports and air services can grow in stature. As an island country, we have to ensure greater growth in and use of our regional...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...saddened me greatly. I am proud when I see how women members of the Defence Forces turned out and of how proud they are of their job. However, the fact that this type of carry-on went on for so long while those affected were afraid to speak out is shocking and deplorable. I praise the Minister because he acted on this matter straightaway. Having listened to the people affected and the...

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I will try not to take too long because I know many Senators wish to contribute on this really important and significant Bill. Looking at the purpose of the Bill, we have to realise what we are about here. For example, one of the stated purposes of the Bill is "to enable urgent measures to be taken to increase the supply of housing in the State and in particular affordable and social...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2021)

Eugene Murphy: The Leas-Chathaoirleach can signal when he wants me to finish. I do not intend to go on for too long. Everybody here who talks about the just transition means well. This is not a tactic by the Opposition but if one looks at the voting records in this House when amendments are put forward on various issues, the reality is that nine times out of ten, the Opposition votes together. This is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...to raise an issue on the Order of Business. It is always good in these times to speak about good news. I very much welcome the announcement by the Department of Education yesterday confirming, at long last, that an agreement in principle has been reached with the HSE on a four-acre permanent site at the Parkmore estate in Ballinasloe for St. Teresa's Special School in Ballinasloe, County...

Committee on Public Petitions: Safety and Welfare of Children in Direct Provision Report: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...applications for international protection. In my view, if we are going to do this, they should be treated properly. It is quite clear there have been unacceptable situations occurring over a long period of time. To think it is six years since the McMahon report and we are still only going at a snail's pace. I acknowledge there are commitments in the programme for Government to get...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: I thank the Minister of State. I am disappointed with his detailed reply because I feel that it will take a long time for us to clear the backlog if we do not take exceptional measures. I stand to be corrected but I have been told that one cannot get an online test as none are available. I do not know whether that is true or whether the Minister of State has up-to-date information. If we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jun 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...world held its breath on Saturday evening. Europe held its breath and Ireland held its breath as Christian Eriksen fought for his life. Many say the cameras showed us what was happening for too long, but because they spent so much time showing us, it has alerted the world to the importance of defibrillators and what they can do. I fully endorse and support the comments of Senator Wall....

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: On the one hand, it was fantastic to see everywhere opening up. Going along the quays this morning, one certainly knew that it was a new day. I have not seen such traffic chaos for a long time. Nevertheless, we must stay patient because the most important thing is the joy being brought to many businesses, families and people and the hope that we are finally exiting what has been a terrible...

Seanad: Young People: Motion (17 May 2021)

Eugene Murphy: ...they have been told they will not be able to get back to them for six or seven months. I would like the Minister to bring that back to the Cabinet to see if we could get them back more quickly as long as more people are vaccinated and society starts to return to normality. We also need to look at the operation of SUSI. Due to the PUP, there are families that will have difficulty...