Results 301-320 of 1,262 for speaker:Garret Ahearn

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I ask Senator Stephenson to speak, I welcome pupils from Pobalscoil na Tríonóide. They are welcome to Leinster House. I hope they have an enjoyable day and I wish them well.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: And they should have no homework as well. Senator Andrews requested that and it has been approved by everyone in the House, I suspect, so they will not have any homework tonight, or if they do not have any anyway, it applies tomorrow night.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I ask the Minister of State to respond, I welcome St. Canice's Girls National School from Finglas today. You are very welcome to the Chamber. You are here for a timely debate. We are talking about mental health and what we as a Government and Members of the Seanad can do to support mental health. The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health will respond to the...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I remind the Minister of State we are to conclude now at 1.15 p.m., but if she wants another minute or two to conclude, she may have it.

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome guests of Deputy Jennifer Whitmore from St. Kilian's school, Bray. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their day here. They have been listening to a debate on mental health and, in particular, mental health of young people. We have been discussing it for the past hour and a half. As is tradition in the House, the teachers are to give the...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I actually am. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Public Health (Restriction on Sale of Stimulant Drinks to Children) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Chair very much. I have the task of managing two committees at the same time as the committee on foreign affairs is sitting as well. People will experience this over the next few months I am sure. I congratulate the Chair on his position and wish him well in it. This is a very important committee and I am delighted to see a Tipperary man and a good friend will be covering...

Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Business of Joint Committee (14 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I congratulate the Chair on his position. I wish the clerk well in her role and all staff who will be working on this committee. All committees are important, obviously, but I think the foreign affairs committee and foreign policy in general will be one of the biggest issues over the next four or five years. I think as a committee that we can play a leading role in that. Committees in...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I request to share time with Senator Cathal Byrne, if that is agreeable.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. I appreciate his being here. As most Senators have said, the European Union has had an incredibly positive impact on this State for the past 52 years. Ireland has been a beneficiary during its membership. We have, financially, been a net beneficiary for a long time. I remember driving on roads and seeing the signs for motorways that were...

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: That is not what I said.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Do not mislead.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: No one is throwing it away.

Seanad: Europe Day 2025: Statements (1 May 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Next Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Ryan is sharing time with Senator Andrews. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Cosgrove is sharing time with Senator Stephenson. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Protection of Retail Workers Bill 2025: Second Stage (30 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome guests from Roscommon of former Senator Mary Seery Kearney. I see David there. They are in good hands. I hope they have a good day in Leinster House. I wish them well. They will be interested that the next speaker is from Roscommon, Senator Scahill.