Results 61-80 of 1,416 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (7 May 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach. A High Court decision last October ruled that a Valuation Tribunal subjecting Vision Ireland charity shop in Virginia, County Cavan, to commercial rates was incorrect in law. The judgment represented the conclusion of a legal challenge that began back in 2019 by Vision Ireland, then NCBI, which now has more than 120 charity shops...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (7 May 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response, although it might not be what I wanted to hear. While I appreciate the Minister of State may not want to say too much about the court case, the court did make a finding in that regard and I wonder what the knock-on effects will be for other charitable organisations. Without going into the legalities of it, fairness should come in...

Seanad: Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (30 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to share my time with Senator Comyn. We will take four minutes each. I welcome the Minister of State to the House this afternoon. I listened to his contribution with interest. It was very positive and very much to be welcomed. Community safety is in all of our interests and should be a top priority for us all.Anything that supports young people, particularly those who are in need...

Seanad: Diverting Young People from Criminal Activity: Statements (30 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Éireann (29 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Ar dtús báire ba mhaith liom fáilte mhór a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach an tráthnóna seo. I thank the Minister of State for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. This is the first opportunity I have had to have a debate with him in the Seanad. I wish him every success in his role. I have no doubt he will bring his usual vigour...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Éireann (29 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I am heartened by it. I know he raised this himself in the previous term as a Dáil Member. I look forward to progress being made on the issue. As the Minister of State knows well, the heat will come on come September when we are all inundated with inquiries about school transport.Does the Minister of State have any idea as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Bus Éireann (29 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: The Bus Éireann school transport portal is open for applications and expires on Friday, the 25th of this month, so I encourage all families who intend to send their children to school via Bus Éireann school transport to make those applications before that date. Today, however, I wish to talk about the mandatory retirement age of 70 years that Bus Éireann insists on for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (1 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Ar dtús, ba mhaith liom fáilte mhór a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo um thráthnóna. This is the first opportunity I have had since the Minister of State's elevation to high office and I would like to take this opportunity to wish her every success. I have no doubt that she will take her hard work ethic to her Department and that she will make...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service (1 Apr 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State. I too acknowledge the commitment, hard work and dedication of the National Ambulance Service throughout the country. In many cases, those personnel are left in a very difficult situation. I want to ensure that the people of Monaghan and Cavan have an adequate ambulance service, but there are concerns about that. I sincerely hope the response given on behalf...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Mar 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I raise my grave concerns about the lack of adequate ambulance services in County Monaghan. This week, 16 12-hour shifts in the county will not be covered by local personnel, while next week, an estimated 19 12-hour shifts will not be covered by local personnel in Monaghan. Until now, we have had about 22 fully rostered staff in the county, located in both Monaghan and Castleblaney. There...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach ar maidin. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House. This is my first opportunity to have a dialogue with him in an official capacity in this Chamber. I wish him well and I have no doubt that he will make a great success of the role he finds himself in. I would like to talk to the Minister of State about the stretch of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (5 Mar 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response. As he said, this particular section of road has been in the national development plan for a number of years. In excess of €5.5 million has been spent on the different phases since 2018. There is a concern that some of the surveys that were carried out in conjunction with this have a shelf life and unless this project is moved on, that...

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

Robbie Gallagher: There is much debate and commentary about the lack of prison spaces in our country. There is no doubt that there is urgent need for prison places and we should get on with it as a matter of urgency because it is so badly needed. With the best will in the world, it will take years to have a new prison or two new prisons as the case may be. With that in mind, it is a very opportune time for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is very welcome to the House this morning. I am seeking an update on the proposed extension of services at Errigal Truagh Special Needs Day Care Centre in Knockconan, Emyvale, County Monaghan. The Minister of State's colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, kindly met this group on Tuesday last at my request for the second time this year and was very...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (24 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his response on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. Respite is essential to all families, be it adult or children's respite. When we talk about respite, it is important that we know exactly what we are talking about. It gives families time to breathe and time to get on with other duties with other family members. It is absolutely essential....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I refer to one of the most dangerous stretches of roadway in the country, that is, the Ardee to Castleblayney road. It forms part of the N2, which is the main Dublin to Derry road. Since 2013, 18 people have lost their lives on the road. My heart goes out to all the family members whose lives have been changed forever. The Government recently committed €600 million to the upgrade...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second and Subsequent Stages (3 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House this afternoon for the debate on this very important legislation. As others have mentioned, it is a very short but nevertheless very important Bill. I am delighted to see it moving forward. I compliment my colleague Senator Ward on his work in this area. He has been very vocal on this. He alluded to the retrospective aspect in section 4,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2024 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to him.”

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: At 9.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.