Results 601-620 of 1,389 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Ireland, like many other countries in the European Union, has been let down by the vaccination roll-out. Delays in vaccine deliveries have resulted in some people, unfortunately, having to wait longer than they should have waited to get the vaccine. While it is always important to have a plan A, it is also important to have a plan B and plan C when it comes to the uncertainty of vaccination...

Seanad: Private Rental Sector: Motion (8 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At 10.30 a.m. next Friday.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Good afternoon everyone. We thank the witnesses for taking the time to be here this afternoon. I have spoken with Ms Donohoe a number of times on the phone about different cases and I take this opportunity to single her out for the work she does and the manner in which she does that work. She is an excellent public servant and so we have a bualadh bos on this end for her and her work. ...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the witnesses and thank them for taking time out to be here. Mr. Regan and I have spoken many times down through the years. I always found him very helpful. He has experience of the current scheme. How does he think any new scheme could develop? What were the pitfalls, if any, of the old scheme that he would like to be addressed in any new scheme? That information would be...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I had the pleasure of tuning in to Katie Hannon's programme on RTÉ Radio 1 on Saturday afternoon in which she had Professor Brian MacCraith, chair of the high level task force on Covid vaccinations, as a guest. He is a highly intelligent and unassuming individual. He has a gift that when he talks one tends to listen to what he has to say. He outlined the timetable for the vaccination...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tenant Purchase Scheme (22 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach ar maidin. The Minister is very welcome to the House and I thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to discuss this important matter. Most people and most families would like, where possible, to own their own homes. That is a credible and laudable ambition for most people. Not everyone will want to do so, but for those...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tenant Purchase Scheme (22 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. Until the last few lines, it was disappointing but I am heartened by the fact the Minister may publish the reviews later this year. I certainly hope the reform, which is much needed, will address the three issues that I raised, in particular so those who want to buy out their homes will have the opportunity to do so, whether they are in Part V...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid – Matters on the Business of the Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Last week, NatWest Bank announced its decision to wind down the operations of Ulster Bank in the Republic of Ireland. The reason given was that it was no longer profitable. The loss of Ulster Bank is a major blow to the State and to the many communities in which this bank has operated for more than a century. Ulster Bank has been particularly strong in Border communities, and its branches...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Ireland: Discussion (22 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I apologise to all concerned. I had technical difficulties with the laptop so I have switched to the iPhone. I welcome our guests and thank them for their time in advising us on this issue. Some of the issues I was going to raise have already been touched on. The key word that comes out of this presentation, in many ways, is "uncertainty". The ongoing uncertainty still exists. We...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: My comments will be brief. I acknowledge the contribution of my Opposition colleagues and of Senator Ward. They have highlighted the example of where the law has detached itself from common sense. I acknowledge also the Minister of State for his practical approach to the issues raised. As Senator Bacik said, the implications are far-reaching. We had a good debate here and clearly...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Trade Connectivity and Trade Flows: Discussion (15 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Mr. McArdle and Mr. Nolan for their statement and for taking the time to inform the committee of where matters stand from their perspective. It is somewhat disappointing that their submission highlighted that many of the problems seem to be within the Irish system. I had kind of understood that the difficulties were at the UK end and that the UK authorities were not as well prepared...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on Trade Connectivity and Trade Flows: Discussion (15 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome and thank the witnesses for taking time out to make their presentations. This presentation was much more uplifting than the previous one. The witnesses presented a picture whereby there seems to be great potential to develop the service they provided. That is very encouraging from a tourism perspective and from other perspectives. In light of the hauliers and the difficulties...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: A chara, ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur romhat go dtí an Teach seo ar maidin. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to make it here. The Covid-19 pandemic is changing the way we look at how we live and how we work. Remote working has become commonplace out of necessity. The future of working is now seen in a different...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I am somewhat disappointed to learn that the review is still ongoing, almost eight years since the European Court of Justice made its judgment.I am disappointed to learn that the review is still ongoing almost eight years since the European Court of Justice gave its judgment. I plead with the Minister of State to expedite this matter. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Last week I called on the Leader to contact the Government on the non-essential cross-Border travel, which was taking place both ways, despite the current restrictions North and South. I welcome that the Government has moved on that request with the introduction of a €100 fine for anyone who travels into the State on a non-essential journey. Not alone is the person driving the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. We are blessed to have such expert legal minds as Senators Ward and McDowell among us. I certainly do not speak as one of those; I speak as a layperson. It is striking that we are so far behind the curve on what Senator Ward mentioned. I compliment him and the Law Society on their work in this regard. I agree that the restatement should...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I too will be brief bearing in mind the clock is ticking and that we have to conclude at 3.05 p.m. I wish to acknowledge the contribution of Senator McDowell. As on Second Stage, his contribution went some way to educating me in respect of the far-reaching extent of this legislation. I was smiling to myself when I heard the Senator use the phrase "nonsense on stilts". That sums up much of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Monday.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Committee for the Executive Office, Northern Ireland Assembly on Impact of Brexit (2 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Good morning, Chair. Can you hear me?