Results 41-51 of 51 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...