Results 321-340 of 1,335 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Yes, he causes trouble.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh (21 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom fosta fáilte mhór a chur roimh Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh agus a chlann go dtí an Teach seo inniu. Labhair mé leis an Uasal Ó Muircheartaigh ag Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta ar an gCeathrú Rua i gContae na Gaillimhe na blianta ó shin. Bhí mé ag imirt ar fhoireann an Tearmainn ó Thír Chonaill ag an am sin....

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom fáilte mór a chur roimh an Aire. I welcome the Minister and I thank him for his presence for this important debate. I acknowledge the work of the Oireachtas joint committee under Senator Noone and the hours, days and weeks members put in to educating and informing themselves about all the issues, regardless of which side of the debate they stood on. This is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I will raise a number of issues affecting the congenital heart unit in the Mater Hospital. I have taken on board Senator Norris's comments, which I agree with 100%. Some great work has been done by the HSE. We often criticise the HSE but we do not often compliment it on the good work it does. I fully support the comments made by Senator Norris. Consultants have raised issues with the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I raise the issue of Parkinson's disease. A recently published report indicates that unfortunately, the incidence of the disease in this country is increasing. It also highlights that Ireland lags behind international standards on the treatments and back-up supports available to people who suffer from this horrible disease. I understand families of loved ones affected by the condition will...

Seanad: Councillors' Conditions: Statements (29 Mar 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. I acknowledge the work done by the representative associations, the Association of Irish Local Government, AILG, and the Local Authority Members Association, LAMA. The one word that springs to mind in this discussion is "frustration". Everyone is extremely frustrated by the time it is taking to make progress on this urgent issue. I speak with some...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom cúpla focail a rá ar dtús faoi na mbunscoileanna uilig atá ar fud na tíre agus an tola maoiniú atá de dhíth orthu. I have raised the issue of funding of primary school education several times. A report issued yesterday shows that parents in this country are contributing €46 million per annum to the funding of primary education....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Teacher Recruitment: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Apr 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I apologise, as I was tied up at another meeting and missed some of the presentations. There are many good ideas floating around and I compliment the witnesses on their contributions. It is disappointing that this problem has been allowed to develop to the point of becoming critical. We have given Dr. Rowland a bit of stick about his plan. Everyone, including him, accepts that there is...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Apr 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: On the subject of travel, I might extend that. This morning, like colleagues here, I attended a presentation in the AV room by the Passport Office. I compliment and thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Coveney, for arranging that presentation. It was worthwhile and, indeed, timely because from now on is the time of year when many think of taking a...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I join my colleagues in congratulating and welcoming both Senators Lawlor and Marshall to the House. I particularly welcome Senator Marshall; it is good to hear another Northern accent in the Chamber. He is from the Orchard County, and I have no doubt that his appointment will give confidence to members of the unionist community in terms of the bone fides of this State on a large number of...

Seanad: Defence Forces: Statements (1 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom fáilte mhór a chur leis an Aire Stáit go dtí on Teach. Like many Irish people, I am deeply proud of our Defence Forces and the Civil Defence and the contribution they make to our communities.Their contribution to Irish society cannot be overestimated and when we talk about our Defence Forces, especially those overseas, we cannot forget about their families...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: First, I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 17 be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Could the Leader invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House for a discussion on community-based CCTV schemes? I welcome the fact that €1 million has been allocated to communities throughout the country for the installation of CCTV. Unfortunately, information received shows that there have been only four successful applications to date. This clearly shows that we have...

Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: First Stage (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the introduction of a requirement that initial teacher training encompasses training in occupational first aid response and mental health first aid; and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: First Stage (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discus this important plan, Project Ireland 2040. The fact we have a plan is to be welcomed and we all appreciate and understand that a plan is needed. As the old adage goes: fail to plan, plan to fail. Unfortunately, this plan is a missed opportunity in many ways. As someone recently said to me...

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: With respect, the Minister of State is talking about a private company.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State should deal in facts.

Seanad: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: With the greatest respect to the Minister of State, the company was there long before the Government was in place.