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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Services (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: My thanks to the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply. As he outlined, the uncertainty for local authority staff and water services staff is disappointing. They find themselves in a stressful situation. I welcome the commitment of the Minister of State to hold a referendum and I look forward to an early date for that. The old adage holds that if it is not broken, we should not...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit arís go dtí an Teach. This is short legislation but as he mentioned, it is very important. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I am delighted to support it, as it brings much-needed regulation to the area of private security operations and their work. It is important that those who are tasked with overseeing security procedures are...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all our guests and thank them for their presentations. It was very interesting to listen to all the viewpoints. I will start with Dr. Lunn, whose contribution was fascinating. I have heard him on the radio a number of times. The information he relays to us says a great deal about the Irish people. It is a credit to the vast majority of them. There is no doubt that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: No, I will leave it open. My points at the end were directed towards the Garda and its response, but it is open to anybody to make a comment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The leaving certificate for this year is now complete. Many of our young students and, indeed, their families and the colleges they hope to attend, will be hoping that the traditional third level college experience of so many students down through the years will return. Hopefully, our young leaving certificate students who wish to go to college this year will experience that. With that in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I second that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: It is also important Members have an opportunity to acknowledge when they make mistakes and show remorse for them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I want to voice my total disgust at the British Government decision yesterday to stop all pre-1998 prosecutions arising from the Troubles in Northern Ireland. This decision of the British Government has given an amnesty to the British Army and security forces in the North and to all paramilitaries. For the families of those killed in the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, in which 34 people lost...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: First Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I second the motion.

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Ar dtús, cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Teach. The Minister is very welcome to the House on this very important legislation. At the outset, I compliment him on the vigour and determination in the way he has undertaken his role as Minister. I know there is a determination within him to deliver as many sets of keys to as many people as he possibly can...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I compliment Senators Carrigy and Kyne on sharing their personal experiences this afternoon. The Minister of State is always very welcome to the House, but she is particularly welcome this evening with this legislation. I compliment her on introducing this very significant Bill. She and I spoke about the matter when she was first appointed. It is very important to many people. She...

Seanad: Report of Independent Review Group Jadotville: Statements (15 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister for taking time out to be here this evening to listen to this debate and for the sincerity he is affording to this sad affair. It is disappointing that this is the third attempt at trying to address this issue. Unfortunately, for many, I am saddened to say, it falls sadly short of their expectations. These 156 people fought side by side. There was no distinction...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Impact of Peat Shortages on the Horticulture Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (6 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Chairman and other members of the committee for affording me the opportunity to say a few words. Deputy Carthy outlined how critical the mushroom industry is to County Monaghan. It is vital, particularly to the economy in north County Monaghan where I live. Many families and communities are totally dependent on the mushroom industry. The word "crisis" has been used regarding...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to raise the issue of rights of way, the deadline of which was due to expire at the end of November. I am delighted the Cabinet made a decision today to defer that deadline. I brought this issue to the House last November, where I raised the concerns not only of landowners but of the entire legal profession that this was a cliff edge that needed to be avoided. I am delighted the...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. Fianna Fáil very much supports the motion, which allows for the continuation of the supply of Prüm data to the UK. Serious crime does not recognise any borders and we need the co-operation of all member states and indeed those outside the EU, such as the UK in this instance, to fight crime in all its forms across all borders. For...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Permits (22 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo inniu. Ba mhaith liom fosta buíochas a ghabháil leis as a bheith anseo mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé faoi bhrú agus go bhfuil a lán oibre á déanamh aige. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House this morning. He knows that Monaghan's local economy is...