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Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Say it anyway.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: He could be accused of being slightly off the point.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Speaking as someone who got one of those ties-----

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: That ends the Senator's contribution.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I agree with my colleagues who have spoken to this common-sense amendment. Deputy Phelan is a common-sense Minister of State and I have no doubt that and hope he will take on board the views of all the councillors who have spoken on this issue. What we are talking about is consultation with the individuals involved. I trust and hope the Minister of State will take on board the thoughts of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: As Members know, we cannot underestimate the important role the ambulance service plays, particularly in counties Monaghan, Cavan and many other rural counties. Unfortunately, we have already had serious issues with ambulance response times in County Monaghan. In some instances it has taken 70 minutes for the ambulance to reach the patient concerned. The current dispute in the ambulance...

Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Seanad. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House and I thank her for her attendance. At the outset, there are a number of people I would like to thank for assisting me in drawing up this legislation. I thank the various teaching organisations, the Irish Heart Foundation...

Seanad: First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: Second Stage (23 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive response. I also thank all my colleagues for their support in this area. I might try to explain the advice I was given on the two Bills. It was felt that by breaking them into two separate Bills, the one on teacher training could be dealt with quite easily. The second part dealing with existing schoolteachers would be a long-term...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (24 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to attend this morning. I will discuss the important issue of the suspension of much needed respite services at Annalee View respite centre in Cootehill, County Cavan. As I am sure the Minister of State can imagine, this is causing great hardship to the many families in counties Cavan and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (24 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for the response. As I said, I acknowledge that the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, met with the families in a meeting organised by my colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith. There is clearly a need for respite services, and these families are determined that they will not go away until such time as they see an adequate service available to them. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I, too, extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the families of the four young men who tragically lost their lives in Machaire Rabhartaigh in County Donegal over the weekend. A cloud of sadness and desolation now hangs over that beautiful part of Donegal. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families. I also extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to the Waller family who lost their...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte go dtí an Teach seo roimh an uachtarán, a chlann agus na daoine uilig atá anseo inniu. Cuirim fáilte roimh na comhairleoirí agus all the special guests in the Gallery this afternoon freisin. I enjoyed the uachtarán's speech. He covered many aspects of the GAA and the many aspects of life that are manifested throughout the organisation. In...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (30 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: The agri sector is a vital part of the national economy, yet there are a number of serious issues for farmers, which means that many of those involved in the sector are at risk. There simply is not enough of a return on the investment made for some farmers. As the margins are too tight, many have to consider their future. This is a very serious issue in rural Ireland. There is the issue...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Beef Industry (30 Jan 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I raise this matter because of the urgency attached to it. As he is involved in the farming business, the Minister of States fully appreciates the difficulties farmers face. There is a sense of urgency attached to this issue. With other farm bodies, the new beef group has put forward some proposals which are credible and should be explored if the sector is to have a future. I would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to acknowledge and congratulate the teachers and students in secondary schools throughout counties Cavan and Monaghan who recently completed the Irish Heart Foundation CPR 4 Schools programme. All the secondary schools in County Cavan have completed the programme, with 27 teachers across the county now qualified to teach CPR. The schools in County Monaghan are not far behind, with 83...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I would like to raise my concerns about the imposition of the 23% VAT rate on food supplements. This decision makes no sense.It is wrong and it should be reversed. I call on the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, to revisit this decision before any further decisions are made on it. This proposal will affect and hurt the most vulnerable in our society, namely, the people who are under...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: Picking up where Deputy McLoughlin left off on apprenticeship, it is a vitally important area. The Minister of State outlined some of the work she is doing on it but, with the greatest respect, we have a serious crisis. I do not doubt the sincerity of the Minister of State in trying to tackle the problem but unfortunately, as Deputy McLoughlin outlined, the problem is very stark and it is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Miscellaneous Provisions (Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union on 29 March 2019) Bill 2019: Discussion (12 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I did not mention that specifically.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, is very welcome to the House, and I thank him for taking time out to come. The reason I have him here concerns insurance costs. Unfortunately, this is still a serious issue for a great many people. I know some work has been done about it but clearly more needs to be done. As I am sure the Minister of State will be aware, insurance costs bring serious...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2019)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. As I acknowledged, some good work is being done in this very important area. My main motivation in raising this matter is to acknowledge the work that has been done and to impress upon the Minister of State and the Government the urgency attached to this issue. We need to expedite all actions to ensure a consumer, be it a young...