Verona Murphy
Wexford · Independent · Ireland
“As we come to the end of the Dáil term and head into the summer recess, I extend to all Deputies my gratitude for their co-operation. On behalf of all the Members, I thank Elaine Gunn and her large team for their support and hard work.”
“Deputy Malcolm Byrne - to discuss the need for the development of Bunclody Community College, County Wexford. Deputy Marie Sherlock - to discuss the use of periodic payment orders in the courts. Deputy Rory Hearne - to discuss the cessation of the financial contribution scheme in Dublin North-West.”
“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputies Ciarán Ahern, Seán Crowe, Paul Murphy, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, James Geoghegan and John Lahart - to discuss the feasibility of continuing MetroLink from the city to south-west D…”
“Agus téarma reatha na Dála ag teacht chun críche, agus sinn ag díriú ar thús an tsamhraidh, táim buíoch do gach Teachta as a gcomhoibriú. Thar ceann na Comhaltaí go léir, gabhaim buíochas le Elaine Gunn agus lena foireann as a dtacaíocht agus an obair mhór a rinne siad.”
“I welcome our special visitors to the Public Gallery. We are joined by members of the family of the late Jennie Poole, in whose memory this Bill is named: her brother, Jason Poole; her parents, Jackie and Joe; her siblings, David and Clare; and her precious children, Nevaeh and Zack.”
“That was the final Taoiseach’s questions until we come back in September. I thank the Taoiseach for his co-operation with all the Members. I wish him a very successful recess, particularly as he will be very busy with EU Presidency business and his normal business.”
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“I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the ministerial amendment to the motion on the Stop the Game campaign and FAI participation in matches against Israel. Yesterday, on the question, "That the amendment be made", a division was claimed and the division must be taken now.”
“I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Public Health (Alcohol) (Amendment) Bill 2025. On Thursday, 28 May 2026, on the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and that division must be taken now.”
“I must deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2026, taken on Thursday, 28 May 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and the division must be taken now.”
“The Select Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates of the areas within its remit for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 30 - Fisheries and Maritime Affairs.”
“The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am now required to put the following question in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 9 June: "That amendment No. 30, and the amendments set down by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and not disposed of, including those in respect of which recommittal would, in the normal course, be required, are hereby made to the Bill, Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby passed."”
“The Select Committee on Agriculture and Food has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2026: Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine, programmes A, B and C.”
“If I may delay Deputy Neville, I am looking up and I think I may be able to see Daniel Wiffen. My eyesight is not as good as it was and the light is shining. I am not sure who is with him, but he is most welcome to the Parliament.”
“Thank you, Taoiseach. We will have an extra minute and a half on the next question, which is to ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on disability will meet next. That will give Members a minute each.”
“Time is up, Taoiseach. It will be read into the record. We have 16 Deputies. On the balance of fairness, I propose 45 seconds each. I will do my best so each Deputy gets a reasonable answer. I call on Deputy Séamus McGrath.”
“We have some dignitaries in our Gallery. I wish to welcome the ambassador of Albania, His Excellency, Dr. Uran Ferizi, and his colleague, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Mr. Ferit Hoxha. They are most welcome. We also have our very own Irish ambassador to Greece, Ciara O’Floinn. She is very welcome.”
“That concludes Leaders' Questions. Before I move on, we have a lot of groups to mention. We have a full Public Gallery. I welcome everyone. I particularly welcome visitors from Ballinamore Men's Shed, who are here at the behest of Deputy Martin Kenny, and visitors from Déise Day Centre, Dungarvan, who are guests of the Chief Whip, Deputy Butler. They are all very welcome.”
“Before I move to the next Deputy, I have the privilege of welcoming the Mayor of Austin, Texas, who is with us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I ask colleagues to join me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to Mr. Kirk Watson, the 59th Mayor of Austin, Texas. The mayor and his delegation are guests of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Robert Troy.”
“Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl - To discuss the measures to put in place a new management system for the Curragh Plains; Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the implementation of phase 3 of the bag-free streets programme, and the impact on households and businesses in the affected areas. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss the delay in funding BusConnects in Limerick. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú· - To discuss supports for people with frontotemporal dementia, FTD. The matters raised by Deputies Joe Cooney, Gary Gannon, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Pádraig O'Sullivan and Jen Cummins have been selected for discussion.”
“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Joe Cooney - To discuss the need to provide funding to local authorities for the refurbishment costs of tenant in situ scheme houses. Deputy Jen Cummins - To discuss the DEIS plus appeals process Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss engagement with the Before We Die Group, and plans for ramping up residential placements nationwide. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the urgent need for a person (details supplied) to have treatment under the EU cross-border healthcare directive.”
“The Select Committee on Education and Youth has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2026: Vote 26 - Education and Youth.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the fiscal planning framework for economic certainty. On Wednesday, 27 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the cost of living. On Tuesday, 26 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the Insurance (Disregard of Certain Medical History and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2025 and has made amendments thereto.”
“As the time permitted for the debate has expired, I am required to put the following question, in accordance with an order of the Dáil of 26 May: "That the amendments set down by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and not disposed of are hereby made to the Bill; Fourth Stage is hereby completed; and the Bill is hereby passed."”
“I call on the new Members to take their seats. The new Members have taken their seats. I think I speak on behalf of all Members in congratulating them on their election. We recognise it is a special day for them, their families and their supporters. I wish them every success and happiness in their new roles. I am sure they will both make a major contribution to the work of the House and the 34th Dáil.”
“I welcome the French family. I would like the French family to understand that even though the Chamber does not have a lot of Deputies present, that is not because of a lack of interest. It is because they are busy at other committees and Stages of legislation that operate throughout the House. I commend the French family on being here. It is very difficult to sit through this but it is a good day. I call the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to make his closing remarks.”
“Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy - To discuss the rights and treatment of Oireachtas TV workers and their evolving situation. Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss allowing for the inclusion of parental details on children's passports in cases where they do not share the same surname to allow for easier international travel. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss supports for people with frontotemporal dementia, FTD. The matters raised by Deputies Michael Collins, Robert O'Donoghue, Aird, Malcolm Byrne and Brabazon have been selected for discussion.”
“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael Collins - To discuss the proposed autism centre in west Cork. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue - To discuss funding for family resource centre buildings. Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss reforming the method of funding of local government through commercial rates. Deputy William Aird - To discuss vacant properties. Deputy Pat Buckley - To discuss the urgent need for a person (details supplied) to have treatment under the EU cross-border health directive. Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the relocation of the An Post sorting office in Harmonstown, Dublin 5.”
“I must now deal with the deferred division on Deputy Sinéad Gibney's amendment to the Government amendment to the motion regarding defence and neutrality. On Wednesday, 20 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be made", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“I will now deal with the deferred division relating to the ministerial amendment to the motion regarding evictions and rent hikes. Yesterday, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must now be taken.”
“I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Sanctions against the State of Israel Bill 2025. Last Thursday, on the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division will now be taken.”
“I want to be clear. I am not interrupting speeches. It is just that when there is an allegation made against someone who is not a Member of the House but a private citizen, we must be cautious and understand that they are not here to defend themselves.”
“That concludes Leaders' Questions and the Taoiseach's time is up as well. I have two welcomes with regard to the Gallery. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue would like to welcome a ladies group from Bulgaden, County Limerick who are in the Gallery. We also have group called It Takes A Village from Greystones, which has campaigned on social media protections for children, and includes children from St. Patrick's national school. They are all very welcome and I hope they are enjoying the robustness of politics.”
“Taoiseach, excuse me. This is not a back and forth. I suggest Deputy Hearne go away and learn the rules of the House. The Standing Order for Leaders' Questions is a back and forth between the leaders. Do you have a difficulty with that? At any stage, if you cannot comply with the rules or the Chair's direction, you are free to leave, as is any Member. We have a lot of business to do today and I intend to get on with it. Do you wish to finish, Taoiseach?”
“Excuse me. The rules are the rules. This is Leaders' Questions. If you are not happy with the leader you have asking the question, maybe you would consider changing that but respect the answer to the question that has been asked.”
“The Select Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration has completed its consideration of the Criminal Law, Civil Law and Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, changed from the Criminal Law and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2026, and has made amendments thereto and has amended the Title to read as follows: AN ACT TO AMEND THE FIREARMS ACT 1925 AND THE PRISONS ACT 2007 IN RELATION TO THE POSSESSION, USE OR CARRIAGE OF INCAPACITANT SPRAY BY PRISON OFFICERS AND TO AMEND THE FIREARMS ACT 1925 IN RELATION TO THE SEIZURE AND DETENTION OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION BY AN GARDA SÍOCHÁNA IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY, SECURITY OR PEACE; TO AMEND THE COURTS OF JUSTICE ACT 1936, THE COURTS SERVICE ACT 1998 AND THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL ACT 2019 IN RELATION TO CERTAIN NONJUDICIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE; TO AMEND THE DEFENCE ACT 1954 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN POWERS OF THE DEFENCE FORCES IN RELATION TO SAFEGUARDING, PROTECTING AND DEFENDING THE SECURITY OF THE STATE, THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE DEFENCE FORCES IN AID OF THE CIVIL POWER, AND THE PROTECTION OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BY THE DEFENCE FORCES; TO PROVIDE FOR A POWER OF PROVISIONAL ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT IN RELATION TO EXTRADITION REQUESTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR THAT AND OTHER PURPOSES TO AMEND THE EXTRADITION ACT 1965; TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION IN RELATION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE ORDERS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (COMMUNITY SERVICE) ACT 1983; TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT 1992 AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 1999 IN RELATION TO EVIDENCE IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS; TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION IN RELATION TO CERTIFICATION OF CITIZENSHIP IN CERTAIN PROCEEDINGS AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (THEFT AND FRAUD OFFENCES) ACT 2001, THE MARITIME SECURITY ACT 2004, THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ACT 2006, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING) ACT 2010 AND THE EUROPEAN UNION (MARKET ABUSE) REGULATIONS 2016; TO AMEND THE EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT ACT 2003 TO GIVE FURTHER EFFECT TO COUNCIL FRAMEWORK DECISION OF 13 JUNE 2002 ON THE EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT AND THE SURRENDER PROCEDURES BETWEEN MEMBER STATES, AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL FRAMEWORK DECISION OF 26 FEBRUARY 2009 AMENDING FRAMEWORK DECISIONS 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/909/JHA AND 2008/947/JHA THEREBY ENHANCING THE PROCEDURAL RIGHTS OF PERSONS AND FOSTERING THE APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLE OF MUTUAL RECOGNITION TO DECISIONS RENDERED IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PERSON CONCERNED AT THE TRIAL; TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION IN RELATION TO DNA PROFILES AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (FORENSIC EVIDENCE AND DNA DATABASE SYSTEM) ACT 2014; TO MAKE PROVISION FOR OFFENCES RELATING TO ACCOMMODATION OFFERED IN EXCHANGE FOR SEXUAL ACTIVITY AND FOR THAT PURPOSE TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL LAW (SEXUAL OFFENCES) ACT 2017; TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE LICENSING OF OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS OF LICENSED PREMISES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CERTAIN OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS TEMPORARILY LICENSED UNDER THE CIVIL LAW (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 2021; TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION IN RESPECT OF ORDERS RELATING TO ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND FOR THAT AND OTHER PURPOSES TO AMEND THE CHILDREN ACT 2001 AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2006; TO AMEND THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ACT 1967, THE CIVIL LEGAL AID ACT 1995, THE BAIL ACT 1997, THE MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENTS ACT 2011, THE PRISONS ACT 2015, THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE (MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF CUSTODIAL SENTENCES) ACT 2023 AND THE JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION ACT 2023; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.”
“Before I move to the next Deputy, I ask Members to join me in extending a warm céad míle fáilte to Mr. Markus Stotter, president of the Austrian Federal Council, here in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. The president's delegation is accompanied by H.E., Ms Melitta Schubert, ambassador of Austria to Ireland, along with Senator Tom Clonan, convenor of the Irish Austrian parliamentary friendship group. They are most welcome. I call Deputy Gannon.”
“Deputy Stanley might indulge me, before I call him, in saying that although we welcomed Austin Appelbee earlier, he has just arrived into the Chamber. I ask that we give him a round of applause. He has been highly commended by Members and he and his family are most welcome.”
“I hope colleagues will assist when I break with the normal rules of not welcoming anyone during Leaders' Questions. Today we have a very special welcome in giving a big, warm céad míle fáilte to an incredible young man, Mr. Austin Appelbee, age 13. Deputies may have heard Austin's story from February this year, when he undertook an incredible act of bravery in Western Australia. In order to save the lives of his mother Joanne, his brother Beau and his sister Grace, Austin undertook a four-hour, 4 km swim followed by a 2 km run to contact emergency services, which ultimately led to everyone being rescued by emergency services. What an incredible feat. We are delighted to have Austin and his family here today in the Public Gallery. You are most welcome.”
“I did not interrupt the Deputy previously and I am loathe to do so now, but I must ask him to qualify, for the purposes of the Official Report, whether he is paraphrasing or quoting directly from speeches that have been made in the Knesset. He has made a few remarks. Will he qualify whether he is paraphrasing or quoting?”
“Yes and with your indulgence, we have a crowd of ladies from Wexford in the Public Gallery, the rural Wexford ladies. You are most welcome. You are in for a thrill when Deputy Boyd Barrett starts to speak but before that, we are going to have Deputy John Clendennen.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026, taken on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to Second Stage of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2026, taken on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. On the question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to amendment No. 1 to Government amendment No. 1 to the motion on a cost-of-living mini-budget. On Thursday, 7 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the amendment be made”, a division was claimed. That division will be taken now.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding flat regeneration. On Wednesday, 6 May 2026, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“The time permitted for this debate having expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Dáil of 12 May 2026: "That Fourth Stage is hereby completed and that the Bill is hereby passed." Is that agreed?”
“Before we move on, I caution Members with regard to mentioning the names of people who are not present or are outside the House. While it can be Deputies' opinion, it is not fair to use derogatory terms when there is no one here to defend themselves. That is a caution, please.”
“I remind Members that they have one minute for questions to the Taoiseach and that he has one minute for answers. If their questions are longer than 60 seconds, they are asking them in the wrong forum.”
“In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is deferred until tonight's voting bloc. Before we move to Leaders’ Questions, I welcome the teachers and TY students from the Salesian College in Pallaskenry, County Limerick. They are with independent Councillor Tommy Hartigan from Adare-Rathkeale municipal district, who travelled with the group as a past pupil of the school. They are most welcome. There are also a number of staff from Mallow General Hospital here with Deputy Eoghan Kenny. Deputy Cathy Bennett would like to welcome the exchange students from Monaghan and also Monaghan u3a.”
“I ask colleagues to join me in extending a warm céad míle fáilte to Senator The Honourable Christopher Sinckler, Senior Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados, who joins us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery today alongside the ambassador of Barbados to Ireland, H.E. Cleviston Haynes. They are most welcome.”
“Before I move to the Chief Whip, I welcome on behalf of Deputy John Clendennen the ACCS all-Ireland debating champions from Gallen Community School in Ferbane, County Offaly. I am sure you are learning a lot here. I would also like to welcome Scoil Mhuire Buncrana, who are guests of Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn.”
“Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss proposals for the use of the old prison site at Rathmore Road, Cork city. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss expanding the communications allowance to include broadband and mobile data. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss supports for those with frontotemporal dementia. Deputy Rory Hearne - To discuss community safety and the need for intervention in Ballymun. Deputy Barry Ward - To discuss creating mechanisms to facilitate a greater uptake of employment within the European Parliament and related institutions. The matters raised by Deputies Jen Cummins, Louise O'Reilly, Barry Ward, Pádraig O'Sullivan and Jennifer Whitmore have been selected for discussion.”
“I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 39 and the name of the Member in each case: Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the application of capital acquisition tax to partners in comparison to married couples. Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss the establishment of a national radiation therapy equipment replacement programme. Deputy Jen Cummins - To discuss the status of the Cork Life Centre. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss issues surrounding animal welfare. Deputies Dessie Ellis and Paul McAuliffe - To discuss the new school building for Gaelscoil Uí Earcáin, Bóthar Ghlas an Éin, Finglas East, Dublin 11. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss policing in Dunard, Dublin 7. Deputy Pa Daly - To discuss funding for youth service in Kerry.”
“I thank the Minister of State. Before I move to the Topical Issue Debate, we have some very serious movers and shakers in the Gallery. They are a crowd of women from Wexford. They are the tea makers and the bakers from Duncannon FCA. I am sorry, I mean ICA. You are more than welcome. The FCA might be more appropriate.”
“Deputy Tom Brabazon - To discuss the need for emergency works at Scoil Assaim, Raheny. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss funding of the tenant in situ scheme in Fingal west. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú - To discuss the assistive technology grant scheme. Deputy Colm Burke - To discuss the establishment of a national radiation therapy equipment replacement programme. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss policing in Cabra, Dublin 7. Deputies Paul McAuliffe, Rory Hearne - To discuss the increasing number of firearms discharged in Ballymun, Dublin. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí - To discuss the status of funding for community facilities in Belmayne and Clongriffin under the national development plan sectoral plan. The matters raised by Deputies James Geoghegan, Louise O'Reilly, Michael Cahill, George Lawlor and Joe Neville have been selected for discussion.”