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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome everyone here and thank them for their contributions. Cycle lanes were just mentioned. I want to compliment all the councils on the work they have done and the funding that has come through in the last year. So many schemes have come through the county councils. They have tried to get them out to businesses and communities as quickly as possible. I am sure it has not been easy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: On the issue of Irish Water, I know Ms Farrelly cannot comment on the staffing issues as they are being dealt with by the Workplace Relations Commission and I totally respect that, but does she think there is a need to keep a certain number of water staff if we are going to keep that engagement within Irish Water going forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank Ms Farrelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Dr. Daly touched on the issue of Irish Water. I will return to the point. He is from a neighbouring county so he might be familiar with some of the issues that I have raised. The reason I have talked about Irish Water is because many of the outcomes we are trying to deliver over the next ten or 20 years are based on financial support in water infrastructure. Dr. Daly will be aware there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: If it is the case that local authorities have to retain some water services, it makes sense that they also retain some water staff. If some of the services are still being controlled by local authorities, who will provide the services if all staff move to Irish Water? That seems obvious me, but I am not sure it necessarily does to Irish Water. I know Dr. Daly is constrained in some form in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. It is always nice when you try to bring up a local issue that there is a Minister of State present who knows the area quite well and who knows the road I will be discussing. The N24, as most people would know, is the main road from Limerick to Waterford. It is the one road in the country connecting two cities which is in real need of upgrade....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is correct that public consultation ended on 1 June. The second public consultation is starting this Friday on routes for the first section between Limerick and Cahir, which is hugely important. I welcome what the Minister of State said about public transport and rail routes. The route from Clonmel to Waterford is hugely significant and the Minister can play a key...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: We have apples in Tipperary. The apple farm run by Con Traas does fantastic work. It is a fantastic local business. It is only a mile away from my home. I would encourage anyone to go there to buy apples. He sells strawberries as well but he is famous for apples and cider. It is lovely cider.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I have lost some time now Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Cathaoirleach. Mr. Paul Reid, CEO of the HSE, was on Today FM's "The Last Word" last week talking about maternity hospital restrictions. Mr. Reid said that 16 of the 19 hospitals with maternity wards are complying with restrictions. I understand that St. Luke's General Hospital in Kilkenny, Wexford General Hospital and Tipperary University Hospital are the three hospitals that...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is entertaining in some ways, but also staggering, the amount of time that Senator Keogan flip flops on issues. She moves from being for something to being against it and uses the kind of language that is wholly inappropriate. She spoke about "butchering jobs" as if the Government or the Minister of State set out to butcher jobs in the aviation industry. She is now saying that aviation...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It was 1 May.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It was said six weeks ago. Now Senator Keogan is blaming the Government for not opening up the aviation industry quickly enough.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is just staggering. The aviation industry, more than any other sector, has been decimated by Covid. While we welcome the opening on 19 July and many people are hugely excited about travelling again and supporting the industry, it is going to take a long time for it to recover. It is not going to recover on 19 July and the Government must support the industry through the coming period....

Seanad: Right to Housing: Motion (4 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I thank Senator Fitzpatrick for bringing this very important issue to the floor. The Minister of State knows I have spoken to him numerous times about Irish Water and the challenges which areas have, including my county, Tipperary, with water supply and wastewater treatment, and the challenges that brings for everyone in terms of providing...

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

Garret Ahearn: I ask the Leader to call the Minister for Transport to the House to discuss aviation in the context, in the first instance, of the need to introduce antigen testing. While I welcome the reopening of aviation on 19 July, I still believe that the lack of antigen testing - and the prospect of being aligned with all European countries or becoming an outlier - is a real concern. The fact that we...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Common Agricultural Policy (25 May 2021)

Garret Ahearn: The Commencement matter I have tabled consists of a long statement. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber today and particularly thank him for being here, which indicates the seriousness of the matter. This is a very important week in Common Agricultural Policy, CAP, negotiations and a breakthrough is expected. I wish the Minister well in those negotiations. He has the support of all of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Common Agricultural Policy (25 May 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister and wish him well in his negotiations this week, which he will attend following this contribution. What I have heard from farmers right across Tipperary is that it is important that the Minister stands up to the Commissioner because there is a feeling that he does not have farmers' interests at heart so the Minister must represent Irish farmers, including those in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Following on from the words of the Cathaoirleach, I wish all Croatians living in Ireland well. Happy Croatia day. I was taken aback when the Cathaoirleach was naming some of the cities. I actually got engaged in Pula. In an almost previous life, I used to be a bartender on a cruise ship.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It seems such a long time ago. I used to be a bartender on a cruise ship, and we used to stop at different ports. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I would recommend anyone go there. I want to raise the fact that the Irish Air Line Pilots Association, IALPA, held an extraordinary general meeting at 10 a.m. followed by a rally and a protest. They will deliver a...