Results 481-500 of 1,132 for speaker:Garret Ahearn

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I am only commenting on what another Senator said in this room five minutes ago.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: The only point I am making is that everyone is under pressure in respect of how to vote. People in Clare would understand if the person in question said to them that the reason she cannot vote is because she is covering someone who is on maternity leave. We are trying to change the dynamics in this building to help women, in particular, but also to help everyone with families to be able to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State for being here and taking this important question on Scoil Aonghusa. I acknowledge the Minister of State’s work in recent weeks and months on free book schemes for all special schools in the country. It is really important, as the Minister of State knows because she has been in Tipperary with me. It is important for schools in Tipperary, particularly...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (23 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State very much for her response. This brings me to the confusion the school has. That meeting with the project manager is happening this evening, which is fantastic and very welcome. This is the problem, which I hope the Minister of State's office might be able to help with before that meeting happens this evening. The project manager is of the understanding that...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I request a debate with the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys. We have not had a debate for quite some time about rural affairs and the schemes available for communities. One scheme in particular is popular at the moment. I refer to the community recognition fund, which was set up to support communities that have gone above and beyond in welcoming Ukrainian...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I ask for a debate with the Minister for Social Protection on the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance, which is a really important provision for people on social welfare and working people on very low incomes. The challenge we have had over the past year is that the increase in the cost of living means everyone is struggling significantly. We need to get to a point where the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I wish Noel Murphy well on his retirement. In my short time here I have had one or two interactions with him and I found him extremely professional. I am one of those people who have given him awkward things to deal with and he has done them in a very subtle but professional way. I thank him for that and wish him well. I welcome the announcement by the Minister, Deputy Humphreys,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I second what Senator Lombard said. It gives me a bit of concern. I am at the stage with my kids where we are looking at "PAW Patrol" and a little four-month-old is turning over. When they get to the 10, 11 or 12 years of age, they will have access to mobile phones. There is no regulation in that regard. We need to have a serious discussion about is matter. The Ardfinnan, Ballybacon,...

Seanad: Sheep Sector: Statements (19 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister to the Seanad. Like others, I called for this a few weeks ago. I thank the Minister for coming to the House. In this House, as many Senators know, we call for many Ministers to come in but they do not or we cannot find them, or Ministers of State come in from other departments. In fairness to the Minster, he always comes in any time we ask and he takes this...

Seanad: Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023: Second Stage (19 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for being here for this important debate. I am covering for Senator Dolan, who could not be here today, but I acknowledge her support for what this Bill is trying to do. I thank the Senators for putting this Bill forward, including Senator Mullen, and for outlining quite well what this entails. An awful lot of it is common sense....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Cathaoirleach for accepting this matter, which relates to an issue that is very important to us in Tipperary. It is particularly important to Councillor Declan Burgess, who has been working with the HSE for a number of years to try to push this project along in his home town of Cashel. It is infuriating because the process is stuck at a particular stage. St. Patrick's Hospital...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State for his response. In fairness, I understand that the Minister for Health and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, are in the Dáil taking questions. I welcome the fact that they are committed to the development of a new CNU for older persons in Cashel. That is the most important thing. It is important that there is a commitment in this regard....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I am delighted that Senator Gallagher is the Acting Leader, as I want him to see whether he can arrange a debate with someone from his area, namely, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Humphreys, about funding-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I am referring to funding under the rural regeneration and development fund, RRDF. There have been incredible announcements in recent months, particularly relating to the Acting Leader's constituency, of funding received under a number of schemes, including the RRDF. County Tipperary was successful in that regard in the last round, with us receiving more than €30 million for three...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: The Acting Leader will support her.

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Motion (27 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 5th April, 2023.”

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Motion (27 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I, too, welcome the pupils from the school and the distinguished guests from Wisconsin. They are in very good company with Councillor Michael "Moegie" Maher. They will certainly enjoy their stay. Regardless of how long they stay in Galway, it will definitely be memorable with Moegie – that is for sure. I wish them well on their trip. This is Deputy Richmond's first time in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State to the committee for the first time. I wish him well in his new role and look forward to working with him over the next two years hopefully. The point he made from the very start is to recognise that this is a minimum rate. Certainly from the people I know in Tipperary who work in the construction sector, an awful lot of them would be on a higher rate than...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. He touched on employment creation. I am thinking back to when Deputy Bruton became Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and he promised to create 100,000 jobs in five years. I am not sure many of us believed it was possible when we campaigned but now we are in the position that since 2011, 800,000 jobs have been created in this country. This was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (26 Apr 2023)

Garret Ahearn: I just have a brief comment on this.