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Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Mr. Kelly disagrees with that, so he agrees with the Irish Government's stance that what is going on there is wrong.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Right, so how does that affect our neutrality? Mr. Kelly is now taking a side in a conflict. I am only asking the question. Is that not contrary to our neutrality?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Ms Ní Bhriain is happy enough with her stance on neutrality and to let the people of Ukraine be pounded by the Russians. She is happy enough-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Yes, but both are connected, whether we like it or not.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: With respect to Ms Ní Bhriain, it is Russia that started this. Surely the first thing the Russians have to do is to stop their illegal invasion.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Fair enough. We are not going to agree on that one. Does Ms Ní Bhriain agree that we should increase our defence spending in this country to protect ourselves?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: With respect, that is a health issue. That is a health committee job, not-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: There are those who would say we are happy to freeload on the backs of others. What would Ms Ní Bhriain say to that?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I have a question for both witnesses. Do they have confidence in and do they trust the Members elected to both Houses of the Oireachtas to make the right decision on this legislation?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I want Ms Ní Bhriain to answer the same question.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I am asking Ms Ní Bhriain if she trusts the Government? It is a yes-no answer.

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all the witnesses. I thank them all sincerely for long and distinguished service on behalf of the State. It is good to see our former colleague, Dr. Cathal Berry, on the call as well. I have a question in general terms to all the witnesses. Regarding this current debate on the triple lock, has there been a build up to the point where we are now having this conversation?...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: On the issue some of the witnesses mentioned regarding the attractiveness of serving abroad to the members of the Defence Forces, I assume the percentage of those who would wish to serve abroad is quite high. I do not know how they feel about the Security Council. Has it gone past its sell-by date basically? Has it gone beyond repair at this point? People are trying to envisage what a new...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (9 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. It is estimated that there are 137,000 people in this country living with heart failure. Last week, a cross-party delegation of Senators and Deputies met a group from the Irish Heart Foundation to hear about this condition. The group is calling for greater access to cardiac rehabilitation, psychological support and help to ease the financial...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (9 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response to my question. I acknowledge the great strides being made on heart care in the State. I note the developments regarding this area as well. Unfortunately, as I said earlier, this condition is rapidly on the increase. It affects almost 150,000 people in the country. We need to be aware of it. Those affected have to endure...

Seanad: Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (9 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Teach seo tráthnóna. The Minister is very welcome back to the House this afternoon. I thank him for his comprehensive outline of the background of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024. As he said, freedom of speech is important and is something that we must protect at all costs. I know journalists are powerful individuals...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all three gentlemen here this morning and thank them for their opening statement which was very comprehensive. As they alluded to, in an ideal world they would not be here. It is disappointing that they feel there was a lack of consultation in relation not just to this issue but to other issues as well. I take this opportunity to thank our guests and the membership of RACO for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (16 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State, Deputy Canney, is very welcome to the House. This is the first opportunity I have had to debate him in his new role. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success with it. The subject I am going to discuss, driving test waiting times, is nothing new to the Minister of State. The average waiting time...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (16 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I will take this opportunity to compliment him.. Since he came into office, he has grabbed this issue by the scruff of the neck and it is clear that progress is being made. I am disappointed, however, in the times for Monaghan. It just seems to be a bit of an outlier in that regard. I ask that the Minister of State would give...