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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Women's Shelters and Domestic Abuse Refuges: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all of the contributors for shining a light again on this heartbreaking crisis. I thank them also for the work that they do in this area. I am saddened and sickened by the lack of response from the State, and the manner in which the State is treating this problem is shameful. It would appear that what seems to be the problem and what has been touched upon by a number of...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome both the witnesses. I found the information and the statistics presented to us quite startling. From a business perspective, I am just trying to get into the shoes of the Northern Ireland company that found, through Brexit, it was difficult to trade on the mainland, a term some would like to use. Trade has been increased with the Republic on the same island. From a profit...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Economic and Social Research Institute (2 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Dr. Barrett may stick to that promise.

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ar ais go dtí an Teach. Fianna Fáil is delighted to support the motion, which is about an aid for the EU in its fight against criminal financial activity. The proposal, as I understand it, would create a central register where bank accounts would be accessible all across Europe. That makes perfect sense. I understand this motion must...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all our guests here this afternoon to discuss this very important proposed legislation. I will start if I may with the Garda Commissioner, but I direct the question also to the representative from the Policing Authority. It would appear to someone looking in on this that there seems to be quite a wide range of bodies tasked with overseeing the activity of An Garda...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Commissioner Harris. Do any other panel members have a comment to make on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Chair, I do not know how I am fixed for time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: That is fine. No problem. Go raibh maith agat. Táim ceart go leor.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I refer to the Commissioner’s presentation and his reference to the proposed granting of powers to the new Garda ombudsman body as being "disproportionate" and "unconstitutional". The term "flagrant breach of [...] human rights", was used. He also referred to there being no "mechanism for Garda personnel to complain to an independent oversight body", that investigations by the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Ms Ansbro.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2021: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Yes, and I thank the Chairman.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Anyone who has ever had a problem with his or her sight or has had an injury to his or her eyes knows how frightening it can be when one's vision is compromised. Unfortunately, recent figures from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, make for depressing reading. As of August 2021, 41,200 people were waiting for an outpatient eye care clinic appointment, with approximately 7,800...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Mr. O'Connor for the presentation and update. As the Chairman said, there is some positive news within that. I note from Mr. O'Connor’s comments that the new scheme to replace the current Northern Ireland healthcare scheme will not be in place before the end of the year, which most people were expecting. Is there a timeframe for that legislation to go through? Approximately...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: First, I thank Mr. Delaney and Mr. O'Brien for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us The information they are providing us with is most beneficial. I thank them for their work on the supply of medicines to such an extent that has not been, and is not, a problem for us in the Republic of Ireland, thankfully. I acknowledge their work in that respect. With regard to our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (14 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank him for taking time out of his schedule to be here. I appreciate it. This morning, I will raise the issue of the urgent need for a new fire station in Ballybay. Ballybay fire station provides cover not just to the town itself, but to the wider mid-Monaghan area. Back in 1977, a report was commissioned which determined that the fire station...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (14 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I sincerely thank the Minister of State for his most comprehensive report. There is no doubt that the case has been well made that this is a priority. I welcome the comments this morning and I trust the Department will work with Monaghan County Council to ensure the facility is built without delay and as soon as possible. I might digress when I have the Minister of State to raise the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: All of us in this House are aware of the importance of organ donation. We know also that organ donation saves lives. When someone makes a decision to have his or her organs donated, he or she gives the most important gift, that is, the gift of life. The donation greatly enhances and, in many ways, saves the life of the person receiving the donation. It can also give a sense of healing,...