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 postponed division relating to the motion regarding Emergency Action on Housing and Homelessness. On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 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 welcome to the Chamber Mr. Trevor Mallard, our New Zealand ambassador who is accompanied by Mr. Chris Hipkins, leader of the opposition Labour Party, and by Ms Toni Grace. They are all very welcome.”
“Very good. Only secondary to Aaron, with the liberty of the Deputies, I welcome Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh from Limerick, including a grand-daughter of former Deputy, Éamon Ó Cuív, who is also present, who is in sixth class in the school. We welcome them all. We will move on to Questions on Policy or Legislation.”
“I am speaking, Deputy, so I would expect that you stop speaking when I speak. What I am asking is that everybody afford each other the same level of respect. In that way the House will operate with decorum. I call Deputy Bacik.”
“If they choose not to listen, it is kind of pointless asking the question. The reality is that everybody should be afforded the opportunity, as Deputy McDonald was by her colleagues, to ask a question.”
“The matters raised by Deputies Roderic O'Gorman, Mark Wall, Jennifer Whitmore and Mairéad Farrell 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 orthodontic services in Oranmore, County Galway. Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the need to expedite progress on the Killarney bypass. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss the provision of an emergency works grant to Coolmine Community School, Dublin 15. Deputy Mark Wall - To discuss the need to provide a school bus route from Kildare town to a school in the Curragh. Deputy Mairéad Farrell - To discuss the need for investment in infrastructure in Conamara. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss plans to redesignate special schools in Wicklow.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the opening of negotiations on an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Kazakhstan. On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, on the question, "That 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 motion regarding the sale of Israeli Bonds. On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 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.”
“Amendments Nos. 72 to 77, inclusive, 79, 81 to 87, inclusive, 90 to 93, inclusive, 114 to 116, inclusive, and 118 to 121, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 75 and 76 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 74. Amendment No. 115 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 114. Amendments Nos. 72 to 77, inclusive, 79, 81 to 87, inclusive, 90 to 93, inclusive, 114 to 116, inclusive, and 118 to 121, inclusive, may be discussed together.”
“The Select Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2025: Vote 37 - Social Protection.”
“In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is postponed until the weekly division time this evening. I was glad to hear everyone say how unfair it was that they may have had to conclude on time. I would like all Members on both sides of the House to understand the consequences of going over their time and how unfair that is.”
“The Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Services Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31 December 2025: Votes 7 to 10, inclusive.”
“Before Deputy Bacik starts, we have a full Public Gallery. I am asking all Deputies in the House to be respectful. This is Leaders' Questions. It means each party gets to ask a question. If Deputies are happy heckling during the answer, I will let them off. I do not see the benefit. We will have a three-and-a-half-hour debate on housing later this afternoon. Could Deputies be respectful of one another and we will get through the work? We have an agenda until midnight. Could everybody please stick to their time?”
“Before I move to the next slot, I welcome 11 men from Cushinstown Men's Shed in New Ross, somewhere we are probably heading in our days. They know plenty about statements on flood relief. I welcome everybody. Have a good day.”
“I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the Second Reading motion on the Restrictive Financial Measures (State of Israel) Bill 2025. Yesterday, on the question, "That the Bill now be read a Second Time.", a division was claimed and that division must now be taken.”
“I must now deal with a deferred division relating to the ministerial amendment to the Second Reading motion on the Broadcasting (Oversight of RTÉ Accounts) (Amendment) Bill 2024. On the question, "That the amendment to the motion be made", a division was claimed, and in accordance with Standing Order 85(2), that division must be taken now.”
“We move now to Questions on Policy or Legislation. I ask again that all Deputies be respectful or some people will be left out. There were 67 applicants and 18 were chosen. We do not have enough time to take 18, so please be respectful. I call Deputy McDonald.”
“Before I move to the next Topical Issue, I welcome members of the Garda Síochána Retired Members Association from Donegal who are here in abundance at the behest of our former Minister, Deputy McConalogue. I welcome everybody here today.”
“Deputies Paul Murphy and Natasha Newsome Drennan - To discuss a public inquiry for conduct in care facilities during Covid.The matters raised by Deputies Jennifer Whitmore, Eoin Hayes, Claire Kerrane, George Lawlor and Pádraig O'Sullivan have been selected for discussion.”
“Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan - To discuss the continued operation of, and current challenges with, the tenant in situ scheme. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the need for disability services for people living in Lusk.Deputy Eoin Hayes - To discuss the level of exposure in the public finances to changes in the intellectual property, IP, holdings of large multinational companies. Deputy Claire Kerrane - To discuss the need for a new town school for Ballinasloe.Deputies Catherine Connolly, Mairéad Farrell and John Connolly - To discuss safety issues arising for a number of schools on the R336 (details supplied). Deputy Jennifer Whitmore - To discuss the impact of delays in funding for charities under the immigrant investor programme.Deputy John Lahart - To discuss the resourcing needs of a school in Templeogue (details supplied).”
“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 George Lawlor - To discuss the urgent need for a school gymnasium at a secondary school in County Wexford (details supplied). Deputy Michael Cahill - To discuss the provision of emergency funding for the N70 Ring of Kerry road. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - To discuss resources needed by the Garda to address organised crime in Limerick city.Deputy Aidan Farrelly - To discuss ongoing matters in respect of the reopening of Castletown House and public access to same.Deputy Donna McGettigan - To discuss necessary legislative amendments to increase the cap for the defective block grant scheme.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 9(2)) (Amount of Financial Contribution) Order 2025. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, 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 Second Stage of the Information on Repairability of Certain Products Bill 2024, taken on Thursday, 15 May 2025. 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 thank the Taoiseach. I ask Members to welcome pupils from Kilrane National School who are members of the Blue Star programme. They are here in the Public Gallery today. We missed a few of them. Welcome everybody.”
“We now move to Questions on Policy or Legislation. We had 69 applicants, of which 18 were chosen. I ask all Deputies to co-operate on time or we will have to decline some Deputies the opportunity to speak.”
“I hope Members will join with me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to a delegation from the British House of Commons Procedure Committee, led by the Chair of that committee, Ms Cat Smith MP. The delegation has a very busy itinerary of appointments today and I trust the information we provide will be of some assistance in their work. You are all very welcome.”
“I ask Members to join me in offering a warm céad míle fáilte to a delegation from the People's Republic of China led by Mr. Li Hongzhong, who is a member of the political bureau of the CPC central committee and vice-chairman of the standing committee of the National People's Congress. The delegation is accompanied by the ambassador from the People's Republic of China to Ireland. They are all very welcome. As well as their visit to Leinster House, the delegation will visit UCD. They will travel to Kildare tomorrow to meet with the cathaoirleach and chief executive of Kildare County Council. They will also take in a visit to Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library.”
“Deputy Malcolm Byrne - To discuss provision of the new Coast Guard building at Courtown Harbour, County Wexford. Deputy Marie Sherlock - To discuss the review of the basic income for the arts scheme. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman - To discuss the extension of the "Laura Brennan HPV catch-up vaccination programme". Deputy Paul Murphy - To discuss the need for a public inquiry into conduct in care facilities during the Covid pandemic. Deputy Thomas Gould - To discuss the closure of the tenant in situ scheme in Cork city. Deputy Dessie Ellis - To discuss funding for An Saol Foundation CLG's plan to relocate to a new campus in Ballymun. The matters raised by Deputies Dessie Ellis, Marie Sherlock, Malcolm Byrne, James Geoghegan, Louise O'Reilly 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 need to place people in nursing home care closer to their homes. Deputy George Lawlor - To discuss the urgent requirement for a school gymnasium at CBS New Ross, County Wexford. Deputy James Geoghegan - To discuss water and wastewater infrastructure in Dublin. Deputy Jen Cummins - To discuss the impact of bus changes on Inchicore. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the need to facilitate transfers between housing lists in the case of domestic abuse. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí - To discuss deployment of security personnel on public transport services in north Dublin.”
“Before I move to the other Members, I welcome, on behalf of Deputy Keira Keogh, the students from Coláiste Pobail Acla in County Mayo, and their teachers, Mr. Jason Ó Mongáin and Ms Mairead O’Reilly; and also Councillor Eddie Ryan and his wife, Nora, and friends from Galbally in County Limerick, who are with Deputy Richard O'Donoghue.”
“Before the Minister responds, I reiterate that I understand there are issues, but it is a long-standing ruling of the Chair that Members should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside of the House or an official, either by name or in such a way as to make him identifiable, as he is defenceless against accusations made under privilege in the House. I am letting the Deputy know that. We now move to the Minister, Deputy Chambers.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding the final draft of the revised national planning framework. On Wednesday, 30 April, on the question, “That 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 on the report of the committee on Standing Orders and Dáil Reform on orders of reference and establishment of committees. On Wednesday 30 April, 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 motion regarding special education. On Wednesday, 30 April, 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 motion regarding unnecessary hip surgeries at Children's Health Ireland. On Tuesday, 29 April, 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.”
“Before I move to Standing Order 35, I have been asked to welcome the Coolagown group, which is visiting today with Deputy Noel McCarthy. We move to Standing Order 35 and I call on the Chief Whip, Deputy Butler, to move that the arrangements for the week's business be agreed to.”
“Before I call Deputy Lawlor, who is a Wexford man, I welcome a school from Ballymitty. Deputies Lawlor and Malcolm Byrne happen to be in the Chamber. The students from Ballymitty national school are here along with the principal, Ms Audrey McCarthy, and Ms Foley, Ms Bohanna and Ms Fitzharris, who are teachers there. As a primary school, they were on an Erasmus programme in Sweden recently. They are off to Tarragona in Spain very soon. Well done to all.”
“That concludes Other Members’ Questions. Before we move to Questions on Policy or Legislation, I welcome pupils from Tara Hill national school, Gorey, who are here as guests of Deputy Malcolm Byrne, whom they will hear speaking in about ten minutes if they wait.”
“I welcome Mr. Liam Conlon, MP for Beckenham and Penge in London, and his companions, who are in the Public Gallery. We have a lot of observers in the Gallery, including schoolchildren, and we welcome them all.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding protecting the Irish economy against increasing trade tariffs. On Wednesday, 9 April, 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 Second Stage of the Water Services (Repeal of Water Charges) Bill 2025, taken on Tuesday, 8 April 2025. 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.”
“Deputy Paul Lawless - To discuss the waste water treatment plant in Newport, County Mayo. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty - To discuss the need for a preschool to continue to operate in Lucan given the shortage of childcare provision in the area. The matters raised by Deputies Aindrias Moynihan, Dessie Ellis, Brian Stanley, George Lawlor, Paul McAuliffe, Paula Butterly, Louise O'Reilly, Paul Nicholas Gogarty, Martin Daly and Gary Gannon have been selected for discussion.”
“Deputy Frankie Feighan - To discuss the serious threat to the rural economy of the north west posed by the threatened EU-USA trade tariffs. Deputy Paul McAuliffe - To discuss capitation funding for DEIS band 1 primary schools. Deputy Dessie Ellis - To discuss the need for a permanent building for Gaelscoil Cholmcille, Coolock, Dublin 17. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan - To discuss the upgrading of the water treatment plant in Macroom. Deputy James Geoghegan - To discuss the extension of the Luas to Poolbeg. Deputy Joanna Byrne - To discuss unsafe working conditions at the ambulance station in Drogheda. Deputy Gary Gannon - To discuss the lack of affordable childcare facilities in Dublin Central. Deputy Pearse Doherty - To discuss the future of Raphoe community playgroup in County Donegal.”
“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 need to provide a new maternity unit at University Hospital Kerry. Deputy Paula Butterly - To discuss the establishment of the local community safety partnership. Deputy Martin Daly - To discuss modern methods of construction to meet housing targets. Deputy George Lawlor - To discuss CSO figures indicating a 30% decrease in foreign visitors compared with the same month in 2024. Deputy Brian Stanley - To discuss the Mountmellick relief road in County Laois. Deputy Louise O'Reilly - To discuss the transport needs of the growing population in Fingal West.”
“Before I call Deputy Ó Muirí, I first welcome some visitors from County Wexford in the Visitors Gallery. We have Louise Byrne who is very used to youth work, and her brother Jude, who are here with their granny from County Mayo. They are very welcome and I hope they find this debate on how we can divert young people from criminal activity very interesting.”
“Before we move on, I note that we have some students in the Gallery and it may be of note to them that we are dealing with statements on diverting young people from criminal activity. They may be able to read it on the board. Just in case they cannot, I draw their attention to it. The debate was adjourned yesterday and we are continuing with it today. It is an interesting topic for them.”
“I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the motion regarding housing emergency measures in the public interest. On Wednesday, 2 April, 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 motion regarding support for householders, businesses and farmers affected by Storm Éowyn. On Tuesday, 1 April, 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.”
“That completes Leader's Questions. Before we move on, I want to welcome all of those viewing proceedings from the Public Gallery, but particularly the students from my former secondary school, Ramsgrange Community School. I was not there too long.”