Results 41-60 of 62 for speaker:Imelda Goldsboro

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for joining us. This is an issue in Tipperary South and we all know that we are currently in a housing shortage nationwide. It is something that is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, however, we seem to have a number of challenges that are hindering the progress of housing, such as the reason for this Commencement matter. In Tipperary South, there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to hear he has had talks with Uisce Éireann in recent weeks. I understand, like any agency, that it has its own challenges and it has a number of concerns. To make progress, however, we have to make changes. Uisce Éireann has to listen to the developers, councils, Ministers and Government about what is going on. If it is not going to...

Seanad: Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: We will suspend the House as a vote has been called in the Dáil and the Minister of State has to leave. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. My issue is with the Local Link service in Tipperary South. Services have increased in the north and south of the county. I acknowledge the great work of Local Link and the its value to so many people. It is a lifeline. However, we do have a number of villages that do not have any services. They do not have door-to-door services or any...

Seanad: Balanced Regional Development: Statements (17 Jun 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive report. It is great to hear about the different developments. The 2022 census shows, for the first time, population growth throughout all counties. The number of people in employment has increased across the country. This growth comes with both challenges and opportunities. The Government is committed to balanced regional development. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I ask that the Minister for education, Deputy McEntee, come before the Seanad to address the issues of class sizes and the capitation grant. We have heard from Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO, and principals are frustrated in numerous schools in my constituency with regard to having an update on this. They need proper investment. They are underfunded and operational costs have...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the postmasters. It was great to meet them earlier. I understand the urgency that is required around the funding. I support everything that has been said by my colleagues. I am from Tipperary South, which has been hit by a number of these closures. We can see the decimation of our villages and communities because the post offices are gone. People do not appreciate them until...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and compliment him on the work he has achieved to date. He has hit the ground running. As spokesperson on transport, I look forward to working with him on several issues which he is aware of in Tipperary. As an island nation with a dispersed population and an open economy, good connectivity is essential to foster continued economic growth for...

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Does ALONE know the status of the commitment to implement benchmarking of the State pension as committed to in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025? I thank Ms Tighe for coming here today and speaking from the heart. It had an impact on all of us. I wish her the best of health in the future. It is good to see she is recovering. It is not an easy situation; it is quite difficult....

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: How does ALONE think the drop in home ownership will impact the sustainability of the State pension in future years?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Enterprise Centres (15 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome the Minister of State here today to discuss this important issue. I speak on behalf of the board of Cluain Training and Enterprise Centre in Clonmel which is located across from the courthouse in Nelson Street. The Cluain Training and Enterprise Centre provides specialist training supports and employment services for adults with mental health needs,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Enterprise Centres (15 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for that very positive reply. I look forward to seeing the outcome in the coming weeks and I hope we will be able to give good news to those in this facility. I note that the reply refers to a place of hope, opportunity and real transformation. For those who have issues, it gives them an opportunity to get up in the morning. It gives them a sense of purpose,...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: It is a privilege to welcome the Minister of State to debate Second Stage of the Bill. It is landmark legislation made up of nine Parts and 222 sections. It represents the most comprehensive reform of our mental health laws in a generation. This Bill is the product of years of careful work, reflection and collaboration by the Minister of State and her officials in the Department of Health....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Sep 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Today, we remember our great friend and colleague, Dr. Martin Mansergh, who died at the weekend. It was heartbreaking when the news came in south Tipperary, and so suddenly, but he was doing what he loved best. He leaves behind a legacy defined by intellect, integrity and an unwavering dedication to Ireland. A distinguished scholar, diplomat, politician and peacemaker, he played a pivotal...

Seanad: National Social Enterprise Policy: Statements (1 Oct 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am delighted, as the spokesperson for Fianna Fáil, to contribute to today’s statements on the national social enterprise policy. The comprehensive policy document sets out five key objectives, supported by 57 targeted actions, each designed to unlock the full potential of social enterprise right across Ireland. The goal is to...

Seanad: All-Island Strategic Rail Review: Statements (15 Oct 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for coming in this afternoon. This is a great opportunity to comment on the all-island strategic rail review, a landmark initiative jointly commissioned by the Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. The review sets out a bold and strategic vision for the development of our rail system across the island of...