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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I, too, welcome all our guests this morning, especially the young man who I met on the way in the door with Deirdre. The ambassador is also very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and notwithstanding...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 May 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the ambassador to the House. I hope he enjoys his visit. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Annita Demetriou, President of the House of Representatives of Cyprus, on Tuesday, 13 June 2023, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jul 2017)

Robbie Gallagher: I join other Members in commending Senator Lawless on bringing forward this sensible legislation. I compliment him on his contribution in the House to date. Like many other Senators, he is new to the House but he is leaving his mark and the Bill is one example of that. When the prohibition was first introduced, the concept of drinking alcohol at home was a non-entity because no-one ever...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response and welcome his commitment to visit Monaghan. I will contact his office to arrange the visit as soon as possible. He has said we cannot keep doing the same things and expect different results. I am heartened by the fact that he is a doer rather than a sayer because this problem requires new thinking and somebody to lead the HSE away from its...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Agricultural Colleges Courses (25 Oct 2016)

Robbie Gallagher: I understand. Perhaps the Minister might have a look at the specific case and the fact that some education providers' contracts are expiring at the end of the year and people cannot complete the courses they commenced.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (16 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber this morning. Dental services in Ireland are exempt from VAT in accordance with EU legislation. This is vitally important, because dental treatment should be cost-effective and it should be provided at a cost that does not prohibit public or private patients from availing of it. A new interpretation by the Revenue Commissioners, however,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (14 Jun 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo inniu. I am again calling for the extension of opening hours and indeed opening days for the minor injury unit at Monaghan Hospital. Including Monaghan, there are ten minor injury units located throughout the country. Minor injuries are unlikely to lead to hospital admission. A super service is provided in Monaghan. I...

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: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Procurement Contracts (18 Nov 2020)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am heartened by the fact that he is going to have a look at this whole area. As I said, it is deeply frustrating for local contractors, and indeed the local community, to see substantial contracts in excess of €1 million being awarded on such a frequent basis to contractors from outside the State and the huge loss that is to the local...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (12 Jul 2016)

Robbie Gallagher: I compliment the Minister of State on that. This matter relates to a proposed primary care centre for Monaghan town and north County Monaghan.Over a decade ago Monaghan hospital lost its acute services. This caused much trauma, concern and pain to the people of the county. Since then, they have been forced to travel, and sometimes to take their place in a queue, in order to have an...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (11 Dec 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: I, too, welcome the Minister of State. I raise the issue of waiting lists in hospitals. Unfortunately, records show that November was one of the worst months in history for overcrowding. I am sure the Minister of State will agree that that is very unfair for patients and their families, as well as the hard-working staff in the hospital network, to whom I pay great credit. As I am sure the...

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

Robbie Gallagher: ...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 of all Senators not to exceed five...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...are very welcome. I welcome them to the Visitors' Gallery, and our friends on our right as well. The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2023 – All Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and the proceedings thereon shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a conclusion after 60 minutes by the putting of one question from the Chair, which shall in...

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (25 Jan 2017)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach seo inniu. Fianna Fáil supports the need to maintain history as a core subject under the junior certificate reforms. Let us hope that history will continue to be essential to the three year curriculum and that it will be taken by as many children as possible. The small percentage of students - I understand it is between 5% and 8% -...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At the outset, I would like to apologise. I had to leave the meeting earlier to go the Chamber and so I missed many of the contributions. I welcome all the speakers this afternoon. The bit that I heard has been very informative. It would appear that there is quite a journey to go yet with regard to this particular legislation. First, I will make a comment on CCTV. I respectfully...

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: Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (2 May 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discus this important plan, Project Ireland 2040. The fact we have a plan is to be welcomed and we all appreciate and understand that a plan is needed. As the old adage goes: fail to plan, plan to fail. Unfortunately, this plan is a missed opportunity in many ways. As someone recently said to me...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...his busy schedule to discuss this very important issue in the Seanad. I sincerely thank the vast majority of citizens of this country who have been doing all they possibly can. Many of them have made great sacrifices in their efforts to contain this deadly virus. Many have lost loved ones in difficult and trying circumstances. I also pay tribute to the front-line workers and all those...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ..., the main bus travelling to Dublin is the Letterkenny to Dublin express, which stops in Monaghan. Last week an 84 year old lady was planning on going to Dublin Airport using Bus Éireann services to catch a flight. She stood at the side of the road along with a few others and waited for the bus to come for almost an hour. When the bus eventually arrived, the bus driver pulled up to...

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...