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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.

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

Garret Ahearn: Through the Chair, please. Senator Andrews had his time to speak.

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

Garret Ahearn: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

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

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I would also like to be associated with the comments of the Leader about the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. I send my condolences to everyone who is upset and grieving at this time. We also had a bereavement through a tragic accident in Tipperary a few days ago. A young 18-year-old girl, Bronagh English, passed away. It might not be realised by those in the House that she is...

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, is very welcome to the Chamber for this important discussion on the forestry sector.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Senator. The next slot is for Sinn Féin. Senator Collins is sharing time with Senator Tully. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before I call Senator Noonan, I welcome Teresa Murphy, a sister of Senator P. J. Murphy, to the Chamber. As we all know in this Chamber, you cannot get elected without the support of your family, so I hope the Senator is looking after you today.

Seanad: Forestry Sector: Statements (29 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State. In the limited time I have, I cannot talk on every issue I would like to address. There is a particular issue I wish to raise, however. In his opening contribution, the Minister of State spoke about wanting to be a Minister of State who delivers and that if he does not deliver, then forestry fails, he fails as a Minister of State and the Government fails....

Seanad: International Trade and International Relations: Statements (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Yes, if that is okay.