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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all of the contributors for shining a light again on this heartbreaking crisis. I thank them also for the work that they do in this area. I am saddened and sickened by the lack of response from the State, and the manner in which the State is treating this problem is shameful. It would appear that what seems to be the problem and what has been touched upon by a number of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I would like to say a few words about the participation of women and girls in sport. It is important, where possible, that we encourage all young people, both boys and girls, to get involved in sport whatever that might be. Volunteers do great work the length and breadth of this country to promote sport, and encourage both young boys and girls to get involved. Last weekend, there was a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The North-South interconnector has been a controversial project since it was first mooted. In its present guise, it will not proceed because the communities affected will ensure it does not. With this in mind, I was disturbed to hear last week that EirGrid or its agents were caught sneaking - that is the word I would used - across a landowner's property without the landowner's consent or...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: All politics is local.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I echo what the previous two speakers said about this particular section. They have my support. Following on from the example given by Senator Higgins, I am aware of a situation in Donegal where a right of way had long been established across a beach. People enjoyed that right for many years but a developer bought a farm and land which ran down to the sea. The developer subsequently built...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Again, I find myself supporting the Senator's proposal. I think it is common sense. The Minister said that this is a very complex area and the more we talk about it, the more complex it becomes. From my limited knowledge of this, I have come across a few disputes recently. For example, one related to a public right of way where I spoke to a lady down south regarding a public right of way...

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021: Committee Stage (11 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I too welcome the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice to the House. Senator Ward and I have the pleasure of sitting on the committee chaired by Deputy Lawless. The manner in which he conducts his business and steers the committee is very impressive. His appetite for work is also hugely impressive. He gave some examples of it. I am delighted with the experience of serving with him....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to give some background on the Bill for the benefit of Members were not present in 2019 when I brought it to Second Stage. The then Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, was in attendance, as the Acting Chairman is aware, having also been present for that debate. The Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, is very welcome to the House. I thank the Members present for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Like my colleague Senator O’Loughlin, I would like refer to Adult Safeguarding Day, which takes place tomorrow, Friday, 19 November. This is Ireland’s first Adult Safeguarding Day and is an event to raise public awareness of a very sad activity. Safeguarding Ireland has come together in partnership with organisations across the sectors of health, justice and finance, as well...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, is very welcome to the House this morning and I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. This morning I want to raise the need for electric vehicle, EV, charging points throughout counties Monaghan, Cavan and Meath. EcoXpress, which is the first all-electric courier company operating in the Republic of Ireland, is based in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. He stated there are plans to expand the rolling out of charging points in the region. That is very much welcome. I would be grateful if he could get me more detail specifically on the plans for County Monaghan. County Cavan will see an increase, as will counties Louth and Meath. The Minister of State mentioned Monaghan in a certain context,...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: "That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of December, 2021 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2022."

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ar ais go dtí an Teach. The Minister of State is welcome back to the House. I remember when the difficulty arose with this legislation six months ago when premises were extended to facilitate outdoor dining. It created a difficulty for the Garda and the business owners because there was a bit of a grey area as to whether the piece they added...

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. I would like to put on the record that I have found the Minister of State to be very approachable. He and I have had many discussions about this issue, through Commencement matters or whatever else. I have always found the Minister of State amenable. I have listened to the debate. We all have one thing in common in this House, which is the love for our...

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.