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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is very welcome to the Chamber. The cross-border healthcare directive, as it was once known, was introduced in 2014. It has proved to be a major success. Interestingly, only seven people availed of the scheme in 2014, but up-to-date figures indicate almost 15,000 people have availed of healthcare across the Border. For many people who are languishing on waiting...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (14 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response and for the clarity she has brought to the issue for many people who may have been concerned that the scheme would terminate at the end of this year. For individuals who find themselves languishing on waiting lists, many for long periods where their quality of life is severely affected, this is good news.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach agus gabhaim buíochas leis as a bheith anseo mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé faoi bhrú mar go bhfuil a lán oibre le déanamh aige. The Minister is very welcome to the House this morning. The Minister knows, and he does not need me to tell him, that every farmer in the country is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (8 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. He has been on the ball on this matter, which he demonstrated when he outlined his contacts with the EU. I am sure that he understands and accepts that this is a serious matter. This is a particularly worrying time for the farming community as the price of fertiliser is rocketing. Ultimately, what is bad news for the farmer will end up...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2021 (8 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for their contributions. I also thank committee members who have made theirs, some of whom have experience in this field. I am trying to come at this from the middle of the road. On one hand, we are conscious of those who are victims of crime and the effect that can have on them. On the other, one would certainly hope that those who are tasked with...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. I would like to put on the record that I have found the Minister of State to be very approachable. He and I have had many discussions about this issue, through Commencement matters or whatever else. I have always found the Minister of State amenable. I have listened to the debate. We all have one thing in common in this House, which is the love for our...

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: Second Stage (30 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: "That Seanad Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of December, 2021 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2022."

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit ar ais go dtí an Teach. The Minister of State is welcome back to the House. I remember when the difficulty arose with this legislation six months ago when premises were extended to facilitate outdoor dining. It created a difficulty for the Garda and the business owners because there was a bit of a grey area as to whether the piece they added...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, is very welcome to the House this morning and I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. This morning I want to raise the need for electric vehicle, EV, charging points throughout counties Monaghan, Cavan and Meath. EcoXpress, which is the first all-electric courier company operating in the Republic of Ireland, is based in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. He stated there are plans to expand the rolling out of charging points in the region. That is very much welcome. I would be grateful if he could get me more detail specifically on the plans for County Monaghan. County Cavan will see an increase, as will counties Louth and Meath. The Minister of State mentioned Monaghan in a certain context,...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Update on Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland and Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Minister for Foreign Affairs (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Apologies for the technical difficulties earlier. I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking the time out of his busy schedule to update us on where things are in relation to Brexit. For someone from the outside looking in on all of this, it must be hugely frustrating to be dealing with this particular issue. Following the Chair's comments, where would the Minister rate the current...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Update on Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland and Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Minister for Foreign Affairs (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: We could not get agreement. Could the Minister use his good offices to keep trying? What is the reluctance on that particular issue?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Update on Withdrawal Agreement, Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland and Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Minister for Foreign Affairs (24 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: What was the reason for the reluctance on the part of Northern Ireland?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Like my colleague Senator O’Loughlin, I would like refer to Adult Safeguarding Day, which takes place tomorrow, Friday, 19 November. This is Ireland’s first Adult Safeguarding Day and is an event to raise public awareness of a very sad activity. Safeguarding Ireland has come together in partnership with organisations across the sectors of health, justice and finance, as well...

Seanad: Report on Victim’s Testimony in cases of rape and sexual assault: Motion (17 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I too welcome the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Justice to the House. Senator Ward and I have the pleasure of sitting on the committee chaired by Deputy Lawless. The manner in which he conducts his business and steers the committee is very impressive. His appetite for work is also hugely impressive. He gave some examples of it. I am delighted with the experience of serving with him....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to give some background on the Bill for the benefit of Members were not present in 2019 when I brought it to Second Stage. The then Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, was in attendance, as the Acting Chairman is aware, having also been present for that debate. The Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, is very welcome to the House. I thank the Members present for...