Results 141-160 of 949 for speaker:Aidan Davitt

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am referring to the accounts he would have for clients.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: They were charging negative interest rates. It is incredible what they were up to until a couple of weeks ago. Senator O'Sullivan's call is welcome and I certainly appreciate what he had to say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Their attitude towards business in particular has been very mean-fisted. I refer to how they have been dealing with people who run businesses and who have other people's money, including that of clients, in their accounts. It has been scandalous to say the least. With regard to Croí Cónaithe, I have been dealing with the scheme for a number of months and we have found it to be a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Like everyone in the House today, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Vicky Phelan. It is a very tough time, particularly for her young family. Senator Buttimer spoke about the report of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, on insurance. I worked on that committee for a while. Much time and work went into that report and it would be a good idea to invite the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise today a matter that was recently brought to my attention regarding a little accident. Most of us grew up or have been around rural settings and farmyards. We would have learned our trade driving different machines and started off in tractors and all that sort of stuff. There have been great campaigns on safety with regard to machinery in recent years but there is something...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise in support of Ukrainians and the struggle they face daily. I am proud we have been able to accommodate 60-odd thousand displaced Ukrainians. However, I have been disappointed by some recent negative comments about Ireland's attempts to accommodate Ukrainians seeking refuge. I was surprised some saw fit to criticise the State in the mainstream media in terms of all we have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise to raise a topic that has been raised by a number of Senators, that is, the stay on evictions and the greater and general topic of housing. I agree with Senator Gavan that it would be no harm to have a discussion on housing in this House. That would be informative for everyone. I welcome the Minister's decision to introduce a stay on evictions over the winter period. It is a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to bring up the issue of the burdens facing businesses in Ireland. There was a recent review that found that approximately 10,000 businesses are under financial strain and pressure at present. A lot of that is due to the warehousing of taxes from the Covid era. That has been filtering to an end. That is causing serious problems at a time when businesses are looking to a slowdown in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise an issue that is quite serious and has been a scourge in recent years, namely class A drugs. We really have to tackle the problem head-on. As we know, the types of drugs coming in have changed significantly. Even in rural communities, one would be shocked to see how common cocaine and similar types of drugs have become. Heretofore, such drugs were prevalent on nights out...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State. As I discussed with the Cathaoirleach, I shared my time earlier with Senator O'Loughlin. I commend this very balanced budget. Several things have been pointed out by Senators. The funding towards childcare is a very prudent and forward step and is something I have talked about on numerous occasions in the House. To follow on from that,...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I will speak about Georgia's accession to the EU. This has come more to the fore with what we have seen of Russia's destructive acts in Ukraine. As we are aware, Georgia has already felt the brunt of Russia's forces in recent years. I strongly believe Georgia's accession should be dealt with in tandem with Ukraine's at present. Georgia has done quite a lot of work in this area. In 1996,...

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

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister of State and welcome him and his judgement. This Bill has been before the House previously and we discussed it at length. The Minister of State took on a lot of the practical complications that were involved in the Bill. Senator Ward put a lot of work into it and I commend him on what he is trying to do with the Bill. I have serious concerns with part of it as I have...

Seanad: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.

Seanad: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I support Senator Boyhan's request on this issue. It is a very practical measure and I hope the Minister will see fit to include it in the legislation.

Seanad: Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (23 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I raise the issue of maternity leave for county councillors. As the Deputy Leader knows, this matter is coming before the Cabinet this week. It is a matter I have discussed over several years here and I am delighted to have fed input into the proposed policy coming before the Cabinet. On reflection, this type of leave scheme is one that could be expanded. Recently, one of our own...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I call for a debate in the House on Ireland's corporate tax rate. There is a need for a proper debate and discussion with the Minister for Finance on the future of the minimum global rate which, as we all know, has been quite a hot topic. For context, I am watching developments in both the US and Poland. In the US, the Republican Party in the House is holding up the agreement to accept the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (31 May 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am sure she is well aware of the matter as she is working hard in this area. I have seen some of the great work that has been done over the last number of years, particularly in St. Finian's College in Mullingar. Special education units have been very useful and well resourced under this...