Results 41-44 of 44 for speaker:Sarah O'Reilly

Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)

Sarah O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for coming in to listen to us today. When Storm Éowyn happened the people in my constituency were hit really hard. There was loss of connectivity, electricity, water, as well as fuel shortages and a total blackout in my area. An 84 year old man looking after his 83 year old wife with dementia could not call for help because there was no network coverage....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Feb 2025)

Sarah O'Reilly: We are now five weeks from Storm Éowyn and while ESB crews worked tirelessly to restore power, broadband services remain in total disarray. Many people across Cavan and Monaghan are still without a connection for broadband, landlines and network coverage. People are completely stranded, especially those working from home and those whose livelihood depends on connectivity. I will take...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Feb 2025)

Sarah O'Reilly: I wish to raise an issue causing farmers great distress, namely, ACRES payments. I have been working on a number of identical cases in which farmers have been denied payments as far back as 2023. In my communication with the Department, it is quite obvious to all that the farmers are not to blame in these cases. In December when I followed up on the issue, I was told by the Department of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)

Sarah O'Reilly: I extend my congratulations to the Cathaoirleach on his election as Cathaoirleach of the House and to Seanadóir Seán Kyne on his appointment as Leader. I will begin my first speech in this Chamber by thanking those who voted for me. I remember in a special way Councillor Anthony Waldron who passed away recently. He was a gentleman and we held a lot of the same political values....