Results 341-360 of 1,730 for speaker:Aisling Dolan
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) (24 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I want to highlight the opening of the tennis courts in Ballinasloe. There was very welcome sports capital funding for the Ballinasloe and District Tennis Club. It means three new tennis courts will be available in the town for children and adults. The club is great at bringing along beginners on Saturday mornings. When I was a child, we played on the road when...
- Seanad: Academic Precarity: Motion (24 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I thank the Senators for tabling this motion. It is a concern that is shared by all groups, particularly in government, including the Minister of State and the Minister, Deputy Harris. What is great about our third level system is the flow of knowledge from our universities into society, industry, hospitals and the public sector. This continuous flow makes our universities a thriving...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: This weekend in Ballinasloe, we will have a tourism event that has something for everyone. It is about showcasing everything that is on offer. Last week, I was with the Minister, Deputy Catherine Martin, in the Seanad to speak on statements on tourism and in particular, the importance of the tourism activator role in respect of the just transition. A role has been allocated for each county...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I welcome the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris. It is very welcome to see the Bill in the House and the significant changes it is going to make to existing laws. We live in a democracy and we have the freedom to live our lives, but that is sometimes threatened and our freedom to live our lives as we wish is taken away. When people suffer harassment, stalking and abuse, suddenly they are...
- Seanad: Tourism: Statements (18 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: Fáilte Ireland has done a lot of work on digital supports for business. There was a lot of engagement with Fáilte Ireland earlier this year on the supports it has in place, which are wonderful. I like the bed-nights portal on its website which shows the breakdown of accommodation supports and bed and breakfast nights across our different providers and how hotels provide 60% to 70%...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I want to highlight the recent funding for community groups in County Roscommon. More than 152 groups received almost €280,000. They are small amounts of funding but they mean so much to so many groups - be it €500 or €1,000. We were very fortunate to have the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Heather Humphreys, in Roscommon last week to make the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: Before we begin, I remind members to ensure their mobile telephones are switched off for the duration of the meeting as they interfere with the broadcasting equipment, even when in silent mode. The minutes of the previous meeting have been agreed. On behalf of the committee, I welcome Professor Daniel Carey, chair of the board of the Irish Research Council, IRC, Professor Philip Nolan,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I thank Dr. Lillis for that. I very much appreciate it. I thank her for keeping to the time.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: General Scheme of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Discussion (Resumed) (16 May 2023)
Aisling Dolan: I thank Mr. Conlon. I call Deputy O'Callaghan and ask that he direct his questions to a member of the panel.