Results 801-820 of 991 for speaker:Aidan Davitt

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise an issue that is quite serious and has been a scourge in recent years, namely class A drugs. We really have to tackle the problem head-on. As we know, the types of drugs coming in have changed significantly. Even in rural communities, one would be shocked to see how common cocaine and similar types of drugs have become. Heretofore, such drugs were prevalent on nights out...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to bring up the issue of the burdens facing businesses in Ireland. There was a recent review that found that approximately 10,000 businesses are under financial strain and pressure at present. A lot of that is due to the warehousing of taxes from the Covid era. That has been filtering to an end. That is causing serious problems at a time when businesses are looking to a slowdown in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise to raise a topic that has been raised by a number of Senators, that is, the stay on evictions and the greater and general topic of housing. I agree with Senator Gavan that it would be no harm to have a discussion on housing in this House. That would be informative for everyone. I welcome the Minister's decision to introduce a stay on evictions over the winter period. It is a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise in support of Ukrainians and the struggle they face daily. I am proud we have been able to accommodate 60-odd thousand displaced Ukrainians. However, I have been disappointed by some recent negative comments about Ireland's attempts to accommodate Ukrainians seeking refuge. I was surprised some saw fit to criticise the State in the mainstream media in terms of all we have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise today a matter that was recently brought to my attention regarding a little accident. Most of us grew up or have been around rural settings and farmyards. We would have learned our trade driving different machines and started off in tractors and all that sort of stuff. There have been great campaigns on safety with regard to machinery in recent years but there is something...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Like everyone in the House today, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Vicky Phelan. It is a very tough time, particularly for her young family. Senator Buttimer spoke about the report of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, on insurance. I worked on that committee for a while. Much time and work went into that report and it would be a good idea to invite the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I second what my colleague, Senator O'Sullivan, said about the banks and how they are treating people with regard to the interest rate. The Senator probably has a lot of money in the bank and God knows he could do with the interest to get a few bob. On a serious note, he is right. Up until very recently, if you had money in the bank, as Senator McDowell and many others would know through...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am referring to the accounts he would have for clients.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: They were charging negative interest rates. It is incredible what they were up to until a couple of weeks ago. Senator O'Sullivan's call is welcome and I certainly appreciate what he had to say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Their attitude towards business in particular has been very mean-fisted. I refer to how they have been dealing with people who run businesses and who have other people's money, including that of clients, in their accounts. It has been scandalous to say the least. With regard to Croí Cónaithe, I have been dealing with the scheme for a number of months and we have found it to be a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his very successful trip representing our country abroad. He must be praised for his work. I often avail of the train service from Mullingar to Dublin. It is something that certainly should be upgraded. Mullingar, as we know, is quite a large town. There is a serious upgrade of the line to Maynooth with more services being laid on and a slight...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to discuss the horrific mauling of Alejandro Miszan and the seven or eight other such cases that have happened throughout Ireland this year, mainly to young kids. When researching this issue, I saw that a woman who had two small dogs with her had been attacked and severely disfigured by a listed dog. There is a list of ten restricted dog breeds. Owners are responsible for their dogs...

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to have the Minister of State here. This is a worthwhile Bill. Senator Higgins has done a lot of work on it. The couple of amendments she has tabled have been fully thrashed out already. Senator Higgins certainly has our support on it. I am sure the Bill will see speedy passage to the Dáil, depending on the Minister of State.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As he can anticipate, I will be fully backing this Bill. It would be remiss of me this morning not to mention the member of Óglaigh na hÉireann who was killed in Lebanon last night. I know this is not the appropriate juncture, but I could not get to my feet as a Government Senator without mentioning the very tragic incident that...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: He has the tar tractor outside.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Absolutely.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: And he is hardworking.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2022: Second Stage (15 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.