Results 1-20 of 967 for speaker:Garret Ahearn
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mental health and suicide prevention, to be taken at 12 noon and to conclude at 1.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the time allocated to the opening remarks of the Minister not to exceed seven minutes, group spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, all other Senators not to exceed three minutes and time may be shared, and the Minister to...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. Senators O'Loughlin and Tully spoke about the tragic case of Clodagh Hawe and her three children. First, I acknowledge the incredible bravery of Jacqueline to be able to speak about this tragic incident that happened to her sister and her nieces and nephews and to write a book about it. Senator O'Loughlin raised the serious crime review...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Exactly. This issue is really important, however. The people of Kerry need to receive the sort of service they are used to receiving. I agree with the Senator that the HSE needs to consult with all public representatives in the area to make sure that a satisfactory agreement is put in place. Senator Sarah O'Reilly raised the issue of deportation orders. There are an awful lot more...
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I welcome those from St. Mary's secondary school in Edenderry, County Offaly. They are very welcome and I hope they have a lovely day today.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I call Senator Maria Byrne, who I believe will share time with Senators Scahill and Cathal Byrne.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I understand that Senators Nicole Ryan and Pauline Tully wish to share time. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Before I ask Senator Stephenson to speak, I welcome pupils from Pobalscoil na Tríonóide. They are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have an enjoyable day and I wish them well.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: And they should have no homework as well. Senator Andrews requested that and it has been approved by everyone in the House, I suspect, so they will not have any homework tonight, or if they do not have any anyway, it applies tomorrow night.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Before I ask the Minister of State to respond, I welcome St. Canice's Girls National School from Finglas today. You are very welcome to the Chamber. You are here for a timely debate. We are talking about mental health and what we as a Government and Members of the Seanad can do to support mental health. The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health will respond to the...
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I remind the Minister of State we are to conclude now at 1.15 p.m., but if she wants another minute or two to conclude, she may have it.
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome guests of Deputy Jennifer Whitmore from St. Kilian's school, Bray. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their day here. They have been listening to a debate on mental health and, in particular, mental health of young people. We have been discussing it for the past hour and a half. As is tradition in the House, the teachers are to give the...
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I actually am. When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: I request to share time with Senator Cathal Byrne, if that is agreeable.
- Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I appreciate his being here. As most Senators have said, the European Union has had an incredibly positive impact on this State for the past 52 years. Ireland has been a beneficiary during its membership. We have, financially, been a net beneficiary for a long time. I remember driving on roads and seeing the signs for motorways that were...
- Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: That is not what I said.
- Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)
Garret Ahearn: Do not mislead.