Results 821-840 of 4,178 for speaker:Paul Gavan
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Deliberately.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Well said.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Well said.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Well said.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I commending what Senator Boyhan said regarding the mother and baby redress scheme. Anyone who heard our colleague, Samantha Long, on "The Late Debate" last night could not but be moved. I hope there is political will across the Chamber to make the necessary amendments to that Bill when it comes before this House.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I also ask for a debate on the horrific murders in the West Bank yesterday. Among those killed by Israeli forces were a 72-year-old man, a 16-year-old boy and a 66-year-old man who died of tear gas inhalation. I will quote from the Al Jazeera report that detailed this yesterday, where Nida' Ibrahim stated: We are hearing stories that Israeli forces were shooting at the neighbours, people...
- Seanad: Rail Network: Statements (23 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I welcome the Minister. It is good to hear such a positive conversation on rail across the Chamber. I am really curious to see what that strategic rail review looks like. It set out a number of really important goals in addition to contributing to decarbonisation, such as improving all-Ireland connectivity, enhancing regional rural accessibility, encouraging sustainable mobility and...
- Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: The Minister is very welcome. I commend every word Senator Seery Kearney just said. The people of Ireland have an affinity with those who need protection and shelter. It is in an affinity born from our history of colonisation, oppression and dispossession. Just over 150 years ago, so many of our people escaped the starvation of An Gorta Mór by fleeing to the four corners of the...
- Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Well said.
- Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Well said.
- Seanad: Accommodation for International Protection Applicants: Statements (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: That is not actually a good thing.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I welcome the Minister and it is good to see her again. I wish to congratulate Deputy Smyth and all members of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport and Media on their fine report. It calls out the issues across this industry in a very clear way and I commend all of the members of the committee. I was lucky enough to attend one of the committee's sessions. It was a really...
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I never mentioned unsocial hours.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Not enough.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Senator Casey is right.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: The pay statistics do not support Senator Casey.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: The rate is less than €12 an hour.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: I gave several statistics. The Senator did not listen to the speech.
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: Why do they not recognise trades unions?
- Seanad: Report on Working Conditions and Skills Shortages in Ireland's Tourism and Hospitality Sector: Motion (22 Feb 2023)
Paul Gavan: It is a fair question. Why do they not recognise trades unions?