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Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, for coming in again today. To state the obvious, it was always going to be much easier to close down the economy last March than to open it up again. From a realistic point of view and with no disrespect to NPHET, people are going to socialise this Christmas regardless of advice. The choice is between controlled and regulated environments and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Implementation of Duffy Cahill Report: Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (25 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: First, I thank the Minister of State for attending this morning. I note from his contribution that he, like other members, specifically raised the issue of Debenhams. I am aware of the Debenhams situation as it has a store in the heart of the city close to where I was raised. I know the employees particularly well in this situation. I will give one example of a constituent who contacted...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Implementation of Duffy Cahill Report: Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (25 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: As we are aware, this has been going on now for more than 230 days, or somewhere in that region. Does the Minister of State see a solution? I appreciate him coming in, and I know from speaking with the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, and others that there is an urgency and people want a resolution. What is the timeframe? Where does the Minister of State see a solution for the Debenhams...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Implementation of Duffy Cahill Report: Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (25 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: Regarding the number of employees who are still waiting for their statutory payout, will that process be fully completed by the end of December?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I want to address the issue of bars and restaurants re-opening on Tuesday, 1 December. I noted the comments made by the Chief Medical Officer this week expressing doubt that such advice would be given. It is essential that we approach this from a realistic angle. Perhaps 2020 has been the toughest year in the history of the State so people will at least like to socialise for Christmas. In...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: Please show respect for Members who are not in the House

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Duffy Cahill Report: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I thank Mr. Duffy and Ms Cahill for their informative presentation and their work on the report to date. I support their conclusions and recommendations. Coming from a business background, I am well aware of the challenges. I strongly believe that the majority of businesses will always treat their employees fairly but it must also be acknowledged that there is a minority which,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Duffy Cahill Report: Discussion (4 Nov 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I thank Mr. Duffy for his comments. I take it from his contribution that if the report was implemented, it would have assisted the employees. It is probably frustrating from his point of view that the recommendations have not been implemented.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy O’Brien, on his appointment and wish him well in his role. He has hit the ground running in recent months. He has been a great support to me since I entered this House. I have great confidence in him and I know he will deliver social and affordable housing in Galway and throughout the country. I welcome the Bill. I am delighted there is...

Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I want to begin by thanking the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, for his efforts since the formation of the Government. We are facing one of the greatest challenges in the history of the State and along with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, the Minister delivered a budget yesterday that invests in the resilience of the Irish people, Irish businesses and the entire society to come...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for attending. As Senator Casey has outlined, the strain placed on the hospitality sector has been enormous in recent weeks and months. I will outline a number of specifics for the attention of the Minister of State. The hospitality sector contributes €4.5 billion in wages, salaries and employment taxes every year. More than 330,000 people are employed...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: Will the Minister of State give a commitment in the House this morning that at the very latest he will inform the hospitality sector by Thursday, 22 October, which gives only four or five days notice, whether they will be allowed to reopen? I ask the Minister of State to bring this to the attention of the Minister. It is absolutely vital that we get notice for rosters, orders and chefs...

Seanad: Statutory Right to Sick Leave Pay: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the House. Fianna Fáil will support the Government amendment to the motion. We accept that neither the current regime for sick leave nor the parental leave system was designed for the current pandemic. Although there is no legal right to sick pay from an employer, employees who are not entitled to sick pay from their employer may be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Sep 2020)

Ollie Crowe: Like others, I wish to comment on the restrictions that will possibly be imposed throughout Dublin later today. I fully appreciate the rising number of cases. In that context, the increase in the number of cases in hospital ICUs is a matter of deep concern for all Senators. If further restrictions are to be imposed on the hospitality sector, which has already taken a huge hit, then I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: The Cathaoirleach, as a regular visitor to our city, will be aware that it was a great and fitting honour for Galway to be named the European Capital of Culture but, as we know, matters have not gone as planned for a number of reasons, including the pandemic. As a legislator, I am aware of the serious concerns relating to Galway 2020, the company that was established to deliver the programme...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I thought the Cathaoirleach was forgetting about the boy from Galway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I raise the matter of the reopening of pubs on 10 August. To state the obvious, public health and safety is paramount for both staff and customers so the guidelines must be followed to the letter of the law.Bars serving food, as the Cathaoirleach will be aware, have been open since 29 June. This has gone reasonably well. Premises which have not followed the guidelines should be closed...

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I congratulate the Minister on her appointment, which is an enormous achievement. I am sure everybody in the House wishes her well. Many of the speakers have commented on secondary schools so I will focus on primary schools. I have three or four points and a couple of questions. Supply teaching panels have been announced for the primary sector but how many teachers are likely to be...

Seanad: Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (24 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I am sharing time with Senator Byrne. I sincerely congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, on his appointment. It is well deserved, given his impact on politics throughout his political life, and he is well capable and able. I wish him the best. I also thank him for his detailed overview of this welcome legislation.There is an onus on all Senators and the entire Government to...

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (23 Jul 2020)

Ollie Crowe: I will share time with Senator Casey. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy English, for coming to the House and providing a detailed overview of the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020. This legislation is vital to the overall economic response to Covid-19. I have been speaking to business owners in Galway city and county and across the west since the crisis began. Now that businesses...