Results 1-16 of 16 for going forward speaker:Ollie Crowe

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Ollie Crowe: ...a significant impact across society. I certainly feel that this is something upon which we should bring the Minister for Justice to the House, in order to have an open discussion on how to improve and go forward in respect of the leniency of the cases. I will leave that subject for now and I thank the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Data Protection Act 2018: Motion (9 Nov 2022)

Ollie Crowe: The position of Cathaoirleach is coming up in a few weeks. Perhaps the Acting Chairperson should put his name forward. He was running the House the last evening we were here and he was flying through the business of the House. I commend him on continuing to do that work. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He has been here a number of times now. I thank him for his help and...

Seanad: National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State. This has been going on for some months. Some points have been made but I wish to highlight additional information and facts. Going back a little before we go forward, the national lottery licence was sold in 2013 for 20 years. It was sold in the context of the market conditions at the time. Since then, it was changed from 45 numbers to 47, further...

Seanad: Sick Leave Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Jun 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...position of many workers, particularly in lower paid roles and in the private sector. As I am sure the Tánaiste and all Members of the House have done, I have spoken to many people who must go to work even when they are very sick because they cannot afford not to do so. In my opinion, that is not acceptable. We must move away from a culture that tolerates such a situation and this...

Seanad: Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (16 Feb 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...in respect of just transition. We are treating it on one level and seem to be treating people on another. That is not acceptable. Where are we on the demolition costs of farms and their viability going forward? It is galling that the Minister of State speaks to family and family members today. As Senator Paul Daly alluded to, she paid €100,000 in public funds, whatever the...

Seanad: Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill 2022: Second Stage (1 Feb 2022)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Tánaiste. I acknowledge Senators Doherty and Gavan, and former Senator Ó Clochartaigh, my own county man, for the work they did before the Government brought forward this legislation. I welcome the Bill, in the main, because it will provide certainty for workers. Most hospitality businesses in west Galway have almost always treated their employees well and divided...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Dec 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I very much welcome the approval by An Bord Pleanála yesterday for the Galway city outer ring road. This has been long promised for Galway, going back decades at this stage. It is frightening that every other city, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Dublin and smaller areas and towns have developed their road network, yet we have been left in the ha’penny place. Traffic is such an...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...which could make a substantial difference for victims. There is currently an imbalance between the victim’s right and fair procedure to which a defendant is entitled. This recommendation would go a long way towards addressing that imbalance. Similarly, the recommendation to ensure that the victim and the accused are as far away from each other as possible in court, with staggered...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Ollie Crowe: .... Obviously, Galway is well known for the various brilliant festivals that are held there in normal years and in that context, I am especially pleased that the Government has recognised the need for assistance going forward. The extension of the employment wage subsidy scheme is a welcome move which will greatly enhance the ability of businesses to rebound from Covid-19 and survive a...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second and Subsequent Stages (16 Jul 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...I want to support this Bill. As all Members of the House have said, it is far from the preferred way of reopening indoor hospitality. It is far from the ideal way of doing so. I compliment the Government which is doing an exceptional job. Vaccinations for another section of the youth, those aged 25 to 29, opened today which is very welcome. We need to reopen without restrictions and...

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

Ollie Crowe: ...that period, the decline in export to Britain was greater, causing a decline in the total food and drink exports. This perhaps reflects how significant a trading partner the UK is for Ireland. I look forward to hearing the Minister of State's thoughts on this worrying aspect. As Senator Ahearn alluded to, the agricultural sector and the stakeholders within it deserve huge credit for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...reported being threatened with sexual violence, while 25% said they have been verbally abused in public.This is utterly disgusting and, obviously, is highly likely to discourage women from going forward for election. We need to encourage young people to participate in politics and not prevent them from doing so. I do not think there is an easy fix to this problem but we need real...

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits for everyone. This is a welcome motion. I commend Senators Currie and McGahon on proposing and seconding it. It will be absolutely vital going forward. I have no doubt that it will receive the full support of the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...for Education, Deputy Foley. I ask the Leader to request that she come to this House at the earliest opportunity for a discussion on how we can improve the lives of primary school children going forward.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2020)

Ollie Crowe: ...of their jobs meant it was not feasible or manageable to continue. I spoke to a Member who served in this House for nine years. As we are all aware, politics is a difficult business and there are good days and bad days. Unfortunately, the gentleman in question lost his seat. It was not until that happened that he realised the huge financial implications and that he had nowhere to go....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Implementation of Duffy Cahill Report: Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (25 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: .... Do I take it from the discussion that in the end-of-year company accounts, each individual company would ring-fence money as part of its annual return and that would be built up over a period? Going forward, what is the Minister of State's understanding of that particular fund he mentioned?