Results 461-480 of 1,416 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank him for taking time out of his schedule to come to take this matter. It is very much appreciated. This matter relates to the fair deal scheme on which the Minister of State is doing some work. I refer to the way this issue affects farm families and small businesses in particular. As the Minister of State will be aware, there is a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (7 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I am heartened by it and I hope the Bill will be drafted before the of the year and enacted speedily. There will be people who have loved ones entering nursing homes today. What will the position be if the legislation is introduced in mid-2019? How will it affect someone who has applied for the fair deal scheme today? I...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: We hear frequently these days, unfortunately, of isolation and mental health issues in our society. That includes older people in urban and rural areas. Some communities, however, have come together to revitalise old traditions to combat loneliness and bring about a greater sense of community. I refer to the old tradition of making a céilí, as it was known in many parts of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I came across data released recently by IDA Ireland showing the number of site visits conducted throughout the State for three quarters of 2018. Of the 461 visits to date, over half were in the greater Dublin area. It is not surprising that, unfortunately, counties like Monaghan, Cavan and many others have only received one visit to date. There is nothing new in these statistics....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: It is in Meakstown, Dublin 11. That particular part of Dublin has a population of over 10,000 people. The Department and the Minister have refused to go ahead with a new school for the area despite representations on behalf of the community. I am saddened to say there is a deficit of social infrastructure and facilities in that area. The people are disappointed and heartbroken that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: How long has the Leader's party been in government now?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I enjoy the Leader's history lessons-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: -----or his version of history.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: With respect, the only person who goes back in this House is the Leader's good self.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I mentioned indigenous companies which create employment.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: That is down to the hard-working people of County Monaghan who have created indigenous jobs.They are not Government jobs.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Senator Buttimer is more comfortable going back than he is looking forward, unfortunately.

Seanad: Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018: Second Stage (14 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: The execution of any housing policy by this Government is to be welcomed and everyone should give it a chance. Home Building Finance Ireland, HBFI, was first announced over a year ago and it is fair to say the Government has been lukewarm in supporting it and lacked any sense of immediate purpose. We applaud the purpose of the Bill, which is to lower the cost of funds for building by...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I concur with previous speakers on the draft agreement that was launched yesterday. It is fair that we acknowledge the input of everyone involved from all parties and none from an Irish perspective in reaching this point. Unfortunately, the story is far from over and it is a very fluid situation. I wonder where this draft agreement will go. If I was a betting person, I would not put too...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Business of Joint Committee (15 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I second that proposal.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (15 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the delegates for their presentations. I recently saw a European league table on which we in Ireland were very much in the bottom half when it came to the scale and diversity of the apprenticeships on offer. If we were to put the scale of the problem in perspective, the figures Dr. Jim Murray outlined are worth repeating. In the 2017-18 academic year the total apprentice population...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Operation of Caranua: Department of Education and Skills (15 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: To avoid repetition, I will confine my contribution to questions. On issues with governance and management, from reading the board's minutes it appears to focus more on governance than trying to improve the services. Will Mr. Costello comment on that? How does the Department ensure the Caranua board achieves the correct balance between governance and the fund's objectives? On the face of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Today is International Children's Day and it acts as yet another timely reminder of the importance of looking after our young people as we know they are the future of our country.Unfortunately the children of 2018 face many more challenges than we faced in our daily lives when we were that age. I welcome the new anti-bullying programme that was launched today in four schools in County...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: We can get the answers to your questions first.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Uptake of Apprenticeships and Traineeships: Discussion (Resumed) (20 Nov 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I am okay. I am happy with what has been covered.