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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Well you did not say to stay quiet, but the next Senator was up to speak.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is dangerous commentary.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is rubbish; that is what it is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I did, and then you went to someone else.

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

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the comments of the Taoiseach yesterday in reply to a question from Deputy Richmond on the roll-out of antigen testing for use in early childhood settings, Montessori schools and crèches. In his response he said there should be some fine tuning. I ask that we get the detail of the fine-tuning for that sector as a matter of urgency. All they are asking is that they be treated...

Seanad: Companies (Emission Reporting) Bill 2021: Second Stage (24 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State for being present for this debate. I acknowledge the work done by Senators Ruane and Higgins on the Bill and the Minister of State's constructive engagement on it, which Senator Higgins acknowledged. Like Senator Murphy, I agree with the Government's proposal of a 12-month timed amendment. It would give us an opportunity to discuss this more. I think a great...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sick Leave Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I probably will not need all that time. I thank Ms McElwee and Dr. Bambrick for their contributions and for their work on this matter. The draft legislation is important and welcome. As previous speakers said, it is about time we discussed it and tried to get it put in place. To pick up on Ms McElwee's response to Senator Sherlock, I do not think anyone is trying to delay legislation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sick Leave Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Dr. Bambrick said that survey is done every three years.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sick Leave Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Dr. Bambrick said that survey is done every two years or so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Sick Leave Bill 2021: Discussion (Resumed) (24 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Has Dr. Bambrick got the results from previous years to check the number of people per ratio? She said one in seven people has a medical card and one in 27 has a GP card, which seems very low for GP cards when it should be easier to get that card. What were the figures going back two, four or ten years? I do not have the figures but it seems obvious that if we are issuing more medical and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: This Friday is Black Friday, which promotes a huge amount of Christmas shopping, predominantly done online. We see today promotions about buying on Black Friday and they will get greater and greater in number over the coming days. It is the day on which you can get products cheapest, supposedly.If there was ever a year when we should try to promote local shopping, it is this year. The...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I echo the comments made by Senator Keogan in respect of encouraging people to get into foster care. I had an opportunity to meet many foster families in Tipperary when I was a councillor. The work they do is incredible and the love and support they give to these kids is phenomenal. The Senator does a great deal of excellent work in that field and I support her call. I ask that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank Mr. McDonnell and Mr. Hughes for their presentations. I wish Mr. McDonnell well. He is showing good leadership in terms of staying at home. I hope he gets better soon. My first question is for Mr. Hughes. A number of people raised employment permits. A number of businesses and companies in Tipperary in particular in the agricultural and steel sectors are struggling to get...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: If Mr. Hughes could send on a breakdown that would be very helpful. It seems to me that some people struggle with the paperwork. One or two other speakers referred to this earlier. It is frustrating for some, especially in the agricultural sector, who find the level of paperwork quite demanding. My next question is for Mr. McDonnell. When I speak to businesses, especially in Tipperary,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: On flexibility, and bearing in mind that currently if you come off the PUP you cannot get back on it, is Mr. McDonnell thinking that we might have a period of four to six weeks or something like that which gives people the option to come back to work? If things work out well and there are no changes in circumstances in that sector, then things continue. It would encourage people to come...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Okay. On another point, over the last year or so many businesses in hospitality, shops and people who do takeaway sandwiches and so on are now struggling to source simple things like packaging, spoons and forks. Is ISME finding that to be the case? These are things that cash-and-carry outlets like Musgrave would normally have, but they do not seem to have them in the same bulk anymore. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Impact of the Withdrawal of Covid-19 Measures on Business: Discussion (17 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Okay. They do takeaway soup and they have no spoons and things like that. Is ISME seeing problems for that sector in the sourcing of packaging and material like that?

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I will indeed. I thank the Minister of State for being here and taking this important question on the support the State needs to give to people going through IVF treatment. I brought it up for a couple of reasons. It is very important and we, as a Government, have made a commitment to the people in this State to support them through IVF treatment, just as other EU countries do. The Bill...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (16 Nov 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank the Minister of State for her response. I agree with her there are other things we can also do, as time is of the essence in addressing this issue. The quicker somebody finds out that they need treatment, the better. When women get a standard medical, they could get a blood test to assess their ovarian reserve, known as an anti-Müllerian hormone, AMH, test. It costs an extra...