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Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: The Minister is very welcome. I would like to speak to the section. I have a number of questions for the Minister regarding the amending agreement. My colleague, Senator Higgins, engaged with the Minister on this legislation on Second Stage. She is at the Conference on the Future of Europe today and could not attend the Seanad but looks forward to engaging again with the Minister on these...

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I appreciate the Minister's comments and I look forward to Report Stage.

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 7, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: “Report 8.The Minister shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish a report setting out the measures taken to ensure appropriate safeguards and separation between ESM cooperation with the EU Commission on any area of policy and ESM engagement with private investors.”.

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: This amendment seeks "a report setting out...measures...[for] appropriate safeguards and separation between ESM cooperation [and] the EU Commission on any area of policy and ESM engagement with private investors." On Second Stage, my colleague, Senator Higgins, outlined how it is unclear what the firewalls will be regarding engagement with private investors in terms of the ESM. I would be...

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I will withdraw the amendment with a view to further engagement on Report Stage.

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 2: In page 7, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following: "Report 8. The Minister shall, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, conduct and publish a report outlining where compliance with EU fiscal criteria has precluded public strategic investment or required public services or infrastructure to be delivered "off balance sheet" and the additional...

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (21 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I will withdraw this amendment with a right to resubmit and further engagement on Report Stage.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Kelly for their presentations. I am incredibly frustrated listening to what they have said. In 2017, the predecessor to this committee, of which the Chairman and I were members, compiled a really strong report on exploitation in the fishing industry, which included 12 excellent recommendations. The findings of the report were not contested by any member of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I am frustrated because it was an explicit recommendation that resources be increased. Mr. Kelly indicated that there has been an increase in general terms in WRC funding, which is welcome, but he has also conceded that there has been a drop in the number of inspectors in what is probably the most exploitative sector anywhere across the State at present. I want to register my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank Mr. Kelly. I apologise as I want to give Mr. Michael O'Brien an opportunity to come in again. I really hope we will not be here again in two or four years to find this question of the number of inspectors and interpreters is still there. Will Mr. O'Brien comment on the fact that we had an excellent report from this committee four years ago and it appears to me that effectively...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I know I am out of time but I acknowledge the incredible work of the ITF and wish it well in the months ahead.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: I endorse everything Senator Conway said on the Doolin coast guard. It is high time we addressed the issue of terms and conditions and ensure people are properly recognised for the amazing work they do. The issue I will raise this morning is that of the proposed public holiday, which all of us think is a welcome recognition for the incredible work that not only our front-line workers but...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is good to see the Minister, who is very welcome. He will not be surprised to know that Sinn Féin will oppose the motion. I wish to make it clear that we are not opposed to continuing reasonable levels of restrictions, such as face masks, testing requirements, travel restrictions and measures deemed essential to combating the spread of Covid-19. We accept that some restrictions...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: Yes.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is no laughing matter, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: I welcome the motion. I have followed the debate from my office and I must say that it has been a good debate. It is really good to see people from all sides encouraging investment in public transport and it is a positive change. I take issue with my colleague, Senator McDowell, on one point and agree with another of his points. I am someone who is a forced owner of a car. I have two...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: No, I am not.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: Exactly. The northern distributor road in Limerick needs to be completed as it is absolutely essential. The project has been dropped from the national development plan and that has a huge impact in terms of some of the things that have been mentioned in the motion. I refer to the problem of a large amount of traffic at both ends of the city. A number of good points were made about cycling...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Paul Gavan: I second the amendment.