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Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I promise I will be very brief. I appreciate there is other business to be attended to before the day is out. I start by congratulating the Cathaoirleach on his elevation to the role of Chair. I know he will bring sheer passion to that role. I remember in the previous term I was at the receiving end of that passion on many occasions. It is a very proud day for the Cathaoirleach and all...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Yes, "dynamic" is the word. I thank Senator Martin. The word "dynamic" springs to mind. I look forward to seeing that dynamism for the next two and a half years as well. I pay tribute to the gentleman I have worked closely with over the past two and a half years, namely, Senator Kyne, for the very calm, assured and controlled manner in which he goes about his business. He is a gentleman...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Young Adult Travel Card (24 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. This matter relates to the young adult travel card. The Minister of State might recall that on 4 September 2022, a scheme was introduced whereby all students attending colleges and universities and doing apprenticeships and training courses would received a 50% reduction in the travel fare in order to allow them to attend their courses, etc. A few months...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Young Adult Travel Card (24 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Can I just-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Young Adult Travel Card (24 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Very briefly, I thank the Minister of State for the response. I appreciate that this is not her Department but I have to express my disappointment with the response I have received from the Department. I was given an undertaking that the Minister would look at this. I ask, respectfully, that the Minister of State communicate with the Minister again. This is discrimination against...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I would like to raise with the Leader the young adult travel card. It was introduced on 9 May last year and extended to participating commercial operators in September of last year. It is a worthwhile scheme where students attending colleges or universities or doing traineeships anywhere in the South of Ireland will get a 50% reduction on the adult fare of that journey. It is a great idea...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: It is grossly unfair. I raised this matter by way of a Commencement yesterday and there has been no change. Frankly, that is not good enough. I respectfully request that the Leader ask the Minister for Transport to come in here. At a time we are promoting a shared island and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, this is discrimination against people, largely from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding membership of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, motion regarding membership of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, without debate; No. 3., statements on emergency department waiting times and hospital admissions,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all the Senators for their contributions. We started off with Senator Seery Kearney, who brought up a condition that some pregnant women suffer from, hyperemesis gravidarum. I ask Senators to excuse my pronunciation as it is not correct. It is a serious debilitation, as the Senator rightly outlined. There are issues. There is meant to be a scheme in place but, based on the...

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (26 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That the following shall apply in relation to the membership of the Committee on Parliamentary Privileges and Oversight: (i) Senator Paul Daly, Senator Seán Kyne and Senator Pauline O’Reilly be discharged from membership of the Committee and Senator Robbie Gallagher, Senator Róisín Garvey and Senator Joe O’Reilly be appointed in substitution for...

Seanad: Membership of Committee of Selection: Motion (26 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Senator Lisa Chambers, Senator Paul Daly and Senator Róisín Garvey be discharged from membership of the Committee of Selection and Senator Robbie Gallagher, Senator Vincent P. Martin and Senator Joe O’Reilly be appointed in substitution for them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to highlight a number of incentives, reliefs and supports available from the Government to businesses, individuals and families. I will start with the temporary business energy support scheme, TBESS, which provides qualifying businesses with supports of up to 40% of the increase in electricity or gas up to €10,000 per month, or €30,000 in certain cases. This scheme has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill 2022: Discussion (Resumed) (31 Jan 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all of the witnesses for being here this afternoon and sharing their thoughts on this very important topic. Like others, I worked in this space a number of years ago and saw at first hand the effects of the overconsumption of alcohol and the wreckage and carnage associated with it. I would contend that there is not a family in the country that has not been affected in some shape or...

Seanad: Moving Towards Zero Tolerance of Violence against Women: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to share time with Senator Casey. We will take three minutes each.

Seanad: Moving Towards Zero Tolerance of Violence against Women: Statements (9 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I too welcome the Minister to the House this afternoon. This is the first opportunity I have had to address him. I wish him well in his new brief and compliment him on the enthusiastic manner in which he has handled it to date. I wish him well in his work. Fianna Fáil welcomes this debate on the important topic of zero tolerance for violence against women. It is imperative that the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (14 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister is very welcome to the Chamber this afternoon. A number of years ago the Nuremore Hotel and Country Club in Carrickmacross hit the headlines for hosting Mr. Jack Charlton and the Irish soccer team back in the heady days of the successful Irish soccer teams we used to have. Hopefully, it will not be long before we have such days again. Unfortunately, today the hotel is hitting...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (14 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister for his response. It is news that this investor programme will be closed down as and from tomorrow at the close of business. In more general terms, what motivated that particular decision? My main concern is the workers attached to the hotel and what recourse the State has through the Department of Justice or others in respect of non-compliance with commitments given...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I echo the comments of my learned colleague from County Louth about how a decision made by his party might not have been the wisest. I acknowledge his acceptance of that and the need to consider restoring town councils. They should never have been abolished in the first place. I would encourage such a debate. I refer to the ongoing discussions about possibly restoring the 9% VAT rate to...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I welcome this legislation. I commend my friend and colleague, Senator Martin, on bringing forward this worthwhile Bill. The Bill, as Senator Martin outlined, seeks to amend the Domestic Violence Act 2018 to protect victims of coercive control. We look forward to the Minister of State bringing forward further...