Results 21-40 of 951 for speaker:Garret Ahearn

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (3 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Browne, to the House.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I remind Senators that if they name an individual, they must have approval to do so. The two people named by the Senator are councillors so I have no doubt that he has their permission.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: That is no problem. I say that so everyone knows that if we name people, we need their approval to do so.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I thank Senator Murphy. The next speakers are from Sinn Féin. I believe Senator Maria McCormack is sharing time with Senator Andrews.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (2 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I also wish to be associated with the comments on Mr. Wilmshurst from the British Embassy. I wish him well in his new role. I also welcome Mr. Moore. He has big shoes to fill, which I am sure he will do. I acknowledge the excellent work over recent years. It has been a difficult time. A lot of things happened in the UK, particularly in respect of the UK-Ireland relationship, and Mr....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: It is the N24 from Limerick to Waterford. This is the second year running in which funding for this road has been stopped, which is very disappointing. It is for the second section of the road, from Cahir to Waterford. People living within the buffer zone of that prospective road are unable to do any work, build houses or do any planning work on farm land because they are in a buffer zone...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Before we begin, I welcome Senator Mark Duffy to the Chamber, with Karen Duffy and Cora Gordon. They are all very welcome to the Seanad, I hope they enjoy the day. They are being well looked after by Mark who does very good work for us here in Leinster House and we thank him for his service.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

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

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Apr 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I would like to be associated with the comments about Aisling Hart and wish her well on her retirement. Her years of service have been incredible and she has played a key role in the functioning of this House and this building. Her service to Leinster House and the country is undeniable. I wish her well on her retirement. I was going to speak on issues relating to work permits but I...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025, a copy of which was laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 6th March, 2025.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 (Section 4(2)) (Scheme Termination Date) Order 2025: Motion (27 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I also welcome our guests. The Minister is welcome to the House. I wish her well in her new portfolio. She will have a busy couple of years, but we are here to support and help her in any way we can. I acknowledge the work she did on St. Patrick's Day – not everyone sees those ministerial duties being carried out. I had the privilege of being in London and the UK Parliament where...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Defence Forces (26 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome guests of Deputy John Lahart to the Chamber who are students and teachers from St. Pius X Girls' National School. I am aware a grand-niece of the Deputy is also here. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy the day and learn a lot. There might be some future politicians in the group. If they have not done so already, I instruct the teachers to give a day off homework today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Will the Leader invite the new Minister for sport to come the Chamber at some point at his convenience? As the Leader will know, the sports capital grant has been very beneficial to clubs throughout the country, including in my own area in Tipperary. This was a scheme that was reintroduced a number of years ago by Fine Gael when we were in government. Can we have a discussion with the...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Amendment No. 1, in the name of Senator Collins, has been ruled out of order due to a potential charge on Revenue.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3, in the name of Senator Collins, have been ruled out of order as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and due to a potential charge on Revenue.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Accidents) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (25 Mar 2025)

Garret Ahearn: Amendments Nos. 4 and 5, in the name of Senator Collins, have been ruled out or order as they are not relevant to the subject matter of the Bill and due to a potential charge on Revenue.