Results 241-260 of 1,354 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. My colleague and I wish to highlight the problem of accessing public eye care in Ireland but we have a potential solution. I look forward to the ministerial response in due course. Unfortunately, many adults and children must wait too long to receive public eye care in this country. Figures for 2022, compiled by the National Treatment...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Waiting Lists (30 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Members regularly come into the Chamber to highlight problems. We have done that this morning but we are also highlighting a potential solution and I would ask that Government grasp that. I take some encouragement from the response that the Minister of State has given us in that work is taking place. I implore him to expedite that work so...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Like my colleague Senator Burke, I support Senator O'Sullivan's proposal to have a discussion on NGOs. It would be a very worthwhile and very interesting discussion and I would certainly welcome it. This morning I will discuss penalty points. Penalty points are designed to encourage safe driving and to reduce casualties on our roads. If a person drives over the speed limit, he or she gets...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (28 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Not agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Services (23 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is welcome back to the House this morning to discuss this Commencement matter regarding the taking in charge of housing estates and the input required from Irish Water in that regard. Irish Water states that it is co-operating with the planning authorities nationally to access the taking in charge of residential estates and the transfer of water services assets located...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Services (23 Mar 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I am a bit disappointed that there was no acknowledgement of the fact that we have a problem, which we clearly do, not just in County Monaghan but throughout the country. I would be grateful if we could look at some measure to try to something about the backlog not just in Monaghan but elsewhere as well. People's lives are on hold as a result of the delay. In regard to developer-provided...