Results 361-380 of 451 for speaker:Ollie Crowe

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this very relevant matter. This morning, I am asking the Minister for Defence whether on completion of a military ceremony at the funeral of a member of the Army the Irish flag could be presented to the family of the deceased as a tribute to the service given by the deceased. I believe this would be a suitable acknowledgement...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (21 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I accept his response and I am aware of what he outlined in terms of the national flag being presented automatically if the deceased is a serving member. I ask for the Department to reconsider this matter and give certainty. I ask that if members have a full service and meet the qualifying criteria, their family is presented with a national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (15 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, and his officials for a detailed briefing. As we are all aware, for anyone involved in business or enterprise, the facts are that during the examinership process, the majority of costs are usually of a legal nature. That this legislation is removing the requirement to go to court will certainly help businesses and will reduce costs...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) Bill 2021: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (15 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: That is okay. I thank the Minister of State and Ms Keane. I might come back in later but I will leave it at that for now.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Railway Stations (1 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I wish to ask the Minister for Transport to outline his plans for the redevelopment of Ceannt and Oranmore stations in Galway.In terms of the Ceannt Station redevelopment, which was announced during the term of the previous Government, will departmental and National Transport Authority funding be made available to Iarnród Éireann? What is the expected timeline for such...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Railway Stations (1 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: The Minister of State has delivered welcome news. With the pandemic, there have been delays and it is my duty, as a public representative, to hold the Department to account. I welcome the good news and I would appreciate if the Minister of State would speak to the Minister for Transport about the timeline. As the Minister of State and the Government are well aware, there has been a major...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Jun 2021)

Ollie Crowe: On 1 June, the first day of the meteorological summer, we need to be positive today. I welcome the announcement by the Minister of State, Deputy Jack Chambers, in recent days in relation to crowds return to sporting events. As we are all aware, one of the main joys of summer time for hundreds of thousands of people is attending inter-county championship matches, which they have not been...

Seanad: Affordable Housing Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: This is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Burke, back to the Chamber and thank him for his work on the Moorhead report. Councillors throughout the country who, although well entitled to what they got, are thankful for that. I will move on to the issue which is an urgent one throughout the country and especially in the heart of Galway city, where I am from. I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I raise the issue of backlogs for driving tests and driver theory tests. As I am sure is the case for most Members, this is an issue I am contacted about daily, particularly from people in Galway city. The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that more than 100,000 people are awaiting a driving test, which is staggering, and a further 100,000 are awaiting a theory test. Given the size of...

Seanad: Organisation of Working Time (Reproductive Health Related Leave) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: Not at all. I welcome this topic here this evening. It is an issue I raised myself last year and one I certainly want to see Government advance. It is also welcome that the Government is not opposing the Bill. For too long families have suffered in silence, being forced to use personal leave as they come to grips with a tragedy. Research suggests one in four women has suffered a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste for his attendance and time. The role of content moderator is very challenging. Ms Isabella Plunkett told the committee last week of the effect it had had on her personally and how it had started to have serious impacts on her life outside her job. She described the horrible dreams she has and the anguish it causes her, and stated she has had to take the step of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste for his reply.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I do not think it is appropriate for the Chair of an Oireachtas committee to criticise a senior Minister when he is not at the meeting. I welcome the Tánaiste's comments on the return of indoor dining in early July. It is vital that happens as soon as it is safe to do so. Will the Tánaiste confirm this will happen if more than 80% of the population have been vaccinated by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: The guidelines the Department will issue for the reopening of the hospitality sector on outdoor dining and hotels. I spoke to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform yesterday about the wage subsidy scheme. As a person involved in business myself, I tried to outline how vital it is. I welcome the Tánaiste's positive comments and I would greatly appreciate if he could speak to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation and Reactivation of Economy: Discussion (19 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed briefing and for his constant support for all Senators in this House. The Brexit impact loan scheme is very welcome and much needed. Obviously, it is too early to see the full impact of both Brexit and the challenges that have arisen in recent months. However, the early trade figures from this year certainly provide some indication in that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank our speakers, Ms Plunkett in particular. I had read and researched about the role of content moderator. It seems to be most challenging and difficult. As we have heard from the contributions, it is very upsetting. This is unacceptable. Will our guests speak about what they feel is the biggest factor in Facebook not making content moderators employees? Is it solely related to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Online Content Moderation: Discussion (12 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: I thank Ms Crider. It is hard for me to understand a couple of those points. No more than Deputy O'Reilly's points, will the witnesses give a broader sense of the supports that are available? Surely there has to be more.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 May 2021)

Ollie Crowe: Over the next weeks Ireland will remove Covid-19 restrictions, steps which are very welcome. The reopening of libraries today is an especially significant reopening for so many people in communities throughout the State. The communities in Galway city, from Ballybane to Westside to the inner city, are looking forward to being able to attend a library in person, and to making full use of...