Results 101-120 of 366 for long speaker:Gerry Horkan

Seanad: Defence Matters: Statements (24 May 2017)

Gerry Horkan: ...the Chamber who have not already spoken, so I will ask the Minister of State to respond to the debate. In theory, he would only have five minutes but because we have plenty of time, he can take as long as he likes until 2.30 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Driver Recruitment: Discussion (5 Jul 2023)

Gerry Horkan: I know there are the machines now and the robbery element of it is long gone but equally it is bureaucratic and expensive for Dublin Bus. There is probably a cash office and the security and all that goes with it. What is the percentage of revenue coming from cash now? Is it 5% or 10% or is it 30%?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues facing the Aviation Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Jun 2021)

Gerry Horkan: ...are. If they are parked in the corner of the airports at Shannon or Dublin, they could come back relatively quickly, but if they are in France or Spain, it is more likely they are there for the long term. The fear might be that they would not come back.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments Bill 2018: Second Stage (10 Oct 2018)

Gerry Horkan: ...us is necessary in order to provide for the criminal sanctions and penalties for infringements outlined in MiFID II. The Minister of State also highlighted the changes that will come about in the long term. At the relevant joint committee, the Minister of State and I discussed the regulation of long-term policies and how far people could go back in order to investigate. I welcome the...

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Gerry Horkan: ...speech following his appointment. Certainly, it was his first speech in the Chamber. He stuck to his time brilliantly and was within 30 seconds of the limit, for which I thank him very much. Long may that continue. Senator Conway-Walsh will conclude the debate. She has five minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Air Navigation Service: Chairperson Designate (8 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: ...comes under our remit such as the chief executive or chair of An Post and so on. It is important that we would do that. AirNav is a new entity but everything it is doing it has been doing for a long time. It is just wearing a new badge for what it is doing. We were dealing not that long ago with the legislation for the setting up of the board and the splitting of IAA into AirNav and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Apr 2022)

Gerry Horkan: ..., the Cathaoirleach may or may not be aware that the chain of the Lord Mayor of Dublin has on its crest "King William of Orange", which was a surprise to many people. It has been there for a very long time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Future of An Post Network: Discussion (18 May 2022)

Gerry Horkan: ...that people who had left the country, were now in employment or were doing nixers were still drawing down payments. If post offices were in every community, people would not have to travel long distances to social welfare offices. Is that service provided already?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Procurement Issues: Minister of State at the Department of Finance (1 Jun 2017)

Gerry Horkan: The Chairman is right to raise this issue which has been ongoing now for a long time. It is more than 20 years since the contract for the entirety of the country's phone books was contracted out to a company in France and a fairly significant portion of the staff of the Smurfit organisation on the northside of Dublin were laid off. We later discovered that in other countries they do this by...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Standard Instrument Departures at Dublin Airport: Irish Aviation Authority (17 May 2023)

Gerry Horkan: ...directs the traffic in and out and the airlines use the different aircraft and follow instructions. Newer and more modern aircraft are generally quieter, and this is a positive factor in the long run. Can Mr. Fitzpatrick see any mitigating circumstances we are not aware of that could improve the situation as it stands now?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: State Claims Agency: Discussion (8 May 2018)

Gerry Horkan: ...I became a Member and I recall hearing all about Pandemrix and narcolepsy. I am told that approximately 80 or 90 cases are still in the system. They have been dragged through the system for a long time. What is the position with those cases?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (27 Jan 2022)

Gerry Horkan: ...in terms of shareholders' equity funds that can be lost compared with repayable debt that comes at a price and in the context of which the shareholders will not share the benefits of the profits in the long term?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Broadband Plan Update: National Broadband Ireland (29 Jun 2022)

Gerry Horkan: ...that 180,000 of NBI's build works have either commenced or been completed. The difference between commenced and completed is obviously quite significant. I know it is an average but how long does it take to go from build work started to build work completed?

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (29 Nov 2023)

Gerry Horkan: We were not really talking about section 1 but I did allow some discussion. We are on Committee Stage now and have had the Second Stage debates. I appreciate that Second Stage was a long time ago. If Senator Dolan wants to talk about section 1, I will allow her, but otherwise I am going to put the question about section 1. Section 1 contains only a definition of the Bill.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Anti-Social Behaviour on Public Transport: Discussion (17 Apr 2024)

Gerry Horkan: ...transport every day and also those who do so but who are not SIPTU members. We appreciate that it is not easy work. It is difficult enough to drive on the streets or drive a Luas or train all day long without having to deal with unruly, aggressive, violent or racist passengers. I thank our guests for what they are doing.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: General Scheme of Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2016 and Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: Discussion (27 Oct 2016)

Gerry Horkan: The Minister for Finance is very welcome the meeting. Members are reminded of the long-standing parliamentary practice to the effect that they should not comment on, criticise or make charges against a person outside the House or an official either by name or in such a way as to make him or her identifiable. I invite the Minister to make an opening statement. He will be followed by Deputy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Rising Cost of Motor Insurance: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Sep 2016)

Gerry Horkan: I am driving more than 20 years and I have seen my insurance increase by the same percentage as most other people, from less than €300 not that long ago to more than €300 and then by a further additional amount. I had an increase of exactly 33.3% with a premium increase from €390 to €520 this year and the car is getting older, I am getting older and no claims have...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

Gerry Horkan: ...is a touch of mid-term breakitis and giddiness in the Chamber. I support Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's call for a discussion on property tax and to bring the Minister to the House. She and I, along with three other Senators, are all residents of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Although it is the smallest county geographically - it is 5 miles wide and 8 miles long - it generates more...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Development: Discussion (10 May 2023)

Gerry Horkan: No apologies have been received and I propose we open the meeting. The purpose of the meeting today is for the joint committee to discuss the long-term strategy and plans for the future development of Irish ports. We are joined by representatives of the Port of Cork, Dublin Port, Shannon Foynes Port Company and Rosslare Europort. I am very pleased to welcome on behalf of the committee: Mr....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: ComReg’s Enforcement Functions: Discussion (22 May 2024)

Gerry Horkan: A lot of people are probably out of tariff and have not bothered. Perhaps they are out of tariff so long that the provisions about getting letters are after these people are out of tariff. Perhaps this matter deserves more publicity so as to let people know. Does ComReg have a page on its website that highlights all of the mobile phone companies and what they do? Perhaps there are...