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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I want to raise the issue of career guidance in our post-primary schools. I am sure we all agree on the need for guidance for our students and young people, particularly post Covid and considering the pressures young people are under at this time of year leading up to exams. I would like to welcome the young people to the Public Gallery this afternoon. As the Acting Leader will know given...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defibrillators Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo ar maidin. I am here this morning to seek an update on the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy that we are beginning to roll out throughout the length and breadth of the country. As the Minister of State knows, many community groups across the length and breadth of the land have worked and fundraised hard to ensure...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defibrillators Provision (20 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for the response. The statistic he gave about the current rate of survival in this country was 6.1%. As the Minister of State said himself, 178 people were able to return to their families, which is a very positive development. He also said that the European norm is slightly over 10%, which shows we have a way to go. I very much welcome the strategy. It is...

Seanad: Election of Acting Chairperson (25 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I propose that Senator Wilson act as Acting Chairperson for the remainder of the day.

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

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to use my time to remind families about the 28 April deadline for parents to apply for school transport for the first time. This Friday, 28 April, is an important date. This applies to pupils who will be attending junior infants in a primary school or indeed first year in a post-primary school for the first time in the academic year 2023-24. It also applies to pupils who changed...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (26 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, ag an Roinn Turasóireachta, Cultúir, Ealaíon, Gaeltachta, Spóirt agus Meán, Teachta Byrne, ar ais chuig an Teach ar maidin. This morning, myself and my colleague, Senator Blaney, would like to raise the issue of the sports capital programme with him. As he will be well aware, this is a programme that is eagerly...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Programmes (26 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Deputy Donohoe is a very prudent Minister. One thing we can assure him of, as I am sure the Minister of State does every day, is that every penny spent in this area of sports funding is money well spent. I look forward to the announcement shortly of the details of the new round. I know the Minister of State would like to get on with it. I...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. From a Fianna Fáil perspective, this debate is very much welcomed. We are very happy to support the motion as outlined. It is heartening to see such positive cooperation between the EU states. It is important, as we try to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute those involved in terrorist offences and serious crime. It is a positive thing that we...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The ambassador is very welcome. It is a case of "Hello" and "Goodbye". I thank him for his service. The Order of Business is No.1, motion regarding Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023, back from committee, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude at 12.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed five minutes and those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Senators for their contributions on a wide range of issues. The last shall be first in this instance and I will start with Senator Ahearn. He referred to the RRDF and the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. Great work has undoubtedly been done in that regard. The Senator raised a problem with the way the fund was set up, with one phase depending on the other. I will ask the Minister to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: As always.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Senator Kyne discussed Pobal's social inclusion programme and how great work had been done in funding projects across the country. He spoke about how Galway, being such a large county, should ideally be split in two. That seems to make sense. He also referred to how the closing date was imminent. He would like to see the county being split and has asked for the Minister for Housing, Local...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I, too, would like to have a say on GAAGO, which has been discussed by many Senators this afternoon.The reality is that the digital age is with us and no one will stop that train. In respect of GAAGO, perhaps we are moving too fast in that it appears that we are leaving many people behind us. The reality is that for many people in this country, broadband is a big issue. Having the...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is welcome back to the House today to discuss this important Bill. From a Fianna Fáil perspective, we very much welcome this legislation. It is a short Bill, but that does not take away from the importance of it. We can be very proud of our judicial service and how it has served this country for many years, notwithstanding the fact that legislation is currently...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2023: Second Stage (10 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (16 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister and I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. It is appreciated. The purpose of my criminal justice (public order) (amendment) Bill 2019 is to achieve one simple goal, namely, ensure that sufficient measures are in place to protect nurses, gardaí, firefighters and ambulance personnel. On a daily basis, these workers put their lives at risk...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (16 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister again for his engagement, and I am very heartened by and delighted with the news that he is after relaying to us this afternoon. I look forward to this legislation being put in place, hopefully before the summer recess. That is excellent news, and I think it is only but right that we protect those who protect us. On a separate issue, tomorrow marks the 49th anniversary...

Seanad: Disregard of Certain Criminal Records of Gay Men: Motion (17 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of back to the House. I commend Senator Warfield and his party colleagues on bringing forward this very worthwhile motion. I extend a céad míle fáilte to the guests we have in the Chamber this afternoon for this very important discussion. Fianna Fáil fully supports this motion. I welcome this very important discussion. I am very proud that my...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I too welcome the Minister back to the House to discuss this important legislation. I very much welcome the proposals contained within this Bill. I would like to take this opportunity to give credit here to my colleague, Senator Chambers, who along with Eve McDowell and Una Ring, campaigned very hard for this. As Senator Chambers mentioned, it sometimes felt as if the door was not just...