Results 21-40 of 62 for speaker:Imelda Goldsboro

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for joining us. This is an issue in Tipperary South and we all know that we are currently in a housing shortage nationwide. It is something that is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, however, we seem to have a number of challenges that are hindering the progress of housing, such as the reason for this Commencement matter. In Tipperary South, there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to hear he has had talks with Uisce Éireann in recent weeks. I understand, like any agency, that it has its own challenges and it has a number of concerns. To make progress, however, we have to make changes. Uisce Éireann has to listen to the developers, councils, Ministers and Government about what is going on. If it is not going to...

Seanad: Driving Test Waiting Times: Statements (20 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: As the Fianna Fáil spokesperson for transport and as a member of the transport committee, I welcome the Minister of State. I will not to reiterate what my colleagues have said. We all know the figures and the statistics, which are there for everybody to see. There are a number of concerns. I acknowledge the proactive work of the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, in addressing this...

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

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State. As my colleagues said, it is great to see a Minister who increases a budget by so much year on year. I have experience working with the Minister of State on a number of projects in Tipperary South and have seen what she has delivered there in respect of the crisis house and Jigsaw to name a few organisations, as well as in the neighbouring counties. We...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Before we commence, I welcome Kai Guerin, who is here on work experience with Senator Teresa Costello. I hope she does not work you too hard. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tom Clonan - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the implementation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I ask the Senator to refrain from using names in the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I caution the Senator about mentioning names.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Thank you.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Does the Minister of State need to attend the vote in the Dáil?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I propose that the House suspend for the duration of the vote in the Dáil. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State. I welcome the Walsh family and Colin McEnirny, guests of Senator Ahearn, to the Chamber this afternoon. They are very welcome and I hope they enjoy their visit.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Services (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the group from Salon-de-Provence in France to Ireland and hope they enjoy their trip.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I wish to raise a matter concerning the Department of Education in respect of an increase in funding applications to schools for the next National Psychological Education Service programme. This is not just a county-level issue but a national one to address the lack of funding for students who have disability issues, including mobility, visual impairment and hearing, just to name a few....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Development Projects (8 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the guests of Deputy Tony McCormack from the Sacred Heart School, Tullamore, County Offaly. We hope you enjoy your visit. We will suspend for the duration of a vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (8 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (8 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dental Services (8 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Before the Senator replies, I welcome students of Coláiste Ghobnatan from Ballyvourney, County Cork. They are most welcome to the Upper House this afternoon. We hope they enjoy their trip.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (8 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moynihan, to the House.