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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I want to offer my sympathies to both Senator Paul Daly and Senator Buttimer on their recent bereavements. I also support the comments of Senator Cassells. One thing about the GAA Congress is that either the uachtarán report or ard stiúrthóir report always makes some thought-provoking proposals. I look forward to working with Senator Cassells and, indeed, the GAA at...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with Senator Murphy's comments on fuel. We seriously need to look at this. I have a small station and I got a delivery at 7.30 a.m. this morning. The price has increased by 5 cent a litre. It is only on an upward spiral. As Senator Murphy said we will be looking at a price of €2 by St. Patrick's Day. This is having a serious knock-on effect on the transport industry. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I wish to raise an issue which is linked to the situation in Ukraine and the knock-on effect that is going to have on our economy over the next 12 months. I would like the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to come in to discuss the effects it is going to have on food, fuel and fertiliser. This is going to have a significant impact on our agriculture sector in particular going...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome Ms Haugen and thank her for what she has done. The decision she made to come out to the public will make the lives of many people around the world safer and better. I wish to put that on the record. Part of the Future of Media Commission and its establishment in Ireland is an online safety commissioner. I would feel a lot safer if somebody like Ms Haugen was in such a position....

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Based on what Ms Haugen said about 13 and 14 year olds becoming addicted, should we set a limit of 15 years old as a minimum age for being on a social media platform and put the responsibility on those companies to make sure that they enforce that?

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Online Disinformation and Media Literacy: Ms Frances Haugen (23 Feb 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank Ms Haugen.

Seanad: Brain Health and Dementia: Statements (9 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I also welcome the extra hours. One of the figures I took from yesterday's discussion was that 40% of dementia is preventable. That translates in current terms to 30,000 people or 30,000 families today. By 2045, that could be 60,000 families unless we put the investment in now. It was proven by yesterday's discussion that dementia is treatable and if steps are taken, we can reduce the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with Senator Keogan's comments on the announcement yesterday, which was very welcome. The media is not covering the fact that there are a lot of severe EU constraints on taxation policy and that the Government went as far as it could go. We do need to go further, however, in particular with the haulage industry, the bus industry and agricultural contractors. We need to look at...

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

Micheál Carrigy: I wish to raise a couple of issues, the first of which is July provision. In recent weeks, there has been a lot of discussion of the issue and a focus group including the Department, various parents' groups and so on has discussed the potential for a new programme of July provision. Looking at the figures from 2021, it can be seen that we set aside more than €40 million but not all...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Last weekend, I visited the Longford Arms Hotel to meet with a large group of more than 40 refugees from Ukraine who have come to our county in recent days. I compliment Orla Reynolds, another staff member, Aisling, and all the staff on the way they have looked after the group for the past week and a half. The people seeking refuge were very complimentary and appreciative of the staff for...

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister of State is welcome. I compliment him on the work he has done and I compliment the Labour Party and Senator Wall on bringing this forward. Senator Wall is extremely passionate about this issue and has been over the past 18 months that I have been a Member of this House. We are just after the Cheltenham Festival and we saw all the pictures in the newspaper and the great results...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister of State is very welcome. I fully support the motion. What we see unfolding on our television screens every night is something to behold. When, please God, all this is over, we will see that worse atrocities were carried out than those we are seeing on our television screens. In my county, Longford, we are willing to play our part in the national effort. A significant number...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I refer to a proposal I put forward approximately six weeks ago in respect of having a silent street for St. Patrick's Day parades. I know the Leader's office wrote to local authorities around the country to ask them to take part in that initiative. Several parades did so this year. I attended the parades in Longford and Athlone. I commend the organisers of the festival for taking this...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome both our guests and wish them well in their positions. I was reading about Ms Curtis's experience. She is a very capable person to take on the job of chair and I wish her well in that position. Ms Curtis mentioned the report of the Future of Media Commission. It is ironic that the committee with the remit for the media has not yet had sight of the report whereas every...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Discussion with Chairperson-Designate (23 Mar 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Complaints are also under the BAI remit. In its consideration of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill this committee recommended there be an individual complaints mechanism. However, such a mechanism did not form part of the Bill. The Minister has put the legislation out for scrutiny for three months with regard to amendments. Such a mechanism should form an integral part of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Apr 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I, too, want to be associated with the welcome for Senator Clonan. I welcome the announcement today by the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media of the basic income for artists. Members of the relevant Oireachtas joint committee prioritised this for the arts scene. Last Thursday, I attended the opening of the co:worx working hub in...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (5 Apr 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister is very welcome. I compliment her on the work she has done in her Department. It is probably the busiest Government Department, but I compliment her on the way her Department has reacted and provided supports for the industry. I am chairman of County Longford tourism committee and have been since I went into local government ten years ago. I compliment the Hidden Heartlands...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I second the proposal from Fianna Fáil. I am taking this slot on behalf of Senator Joe O'Reilly, who is unavailable. Perhaps Senator O'Loughlin wishes to make her contribution before me?

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister. I welcome the commitment from Government to support the Bill and to ensure it is robust and legal. I pay tribute also to Senators Malcolm Byrne and O’Loughlin for bringing it forward. When I think of Óglaigh na hÉireann, I think of General Seán Mac Eoin. I am from Ballinalee in County Longford. The blacksmith of Ballinalee served in the War...

Seanad: Defence (Restriction on Use of Certain Titles) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Micheál Carrigy: Yes, indeed, and I will meet you there. I proudly say that I think of Captain Marie Carrigy, my cousin, who read the Proclamation on Easter Sunday outside the GPO last year. As a family we were extremely proud of her serving in our Defence Forces and of the role she plays. I think of all our soldiers overseas, the 352 troops of the 119th Infantry Battalion who went to serve in the Lebanon...