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Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (25 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: "That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2024 and ending on 29th June, 2025.”

Seanad: Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill 2024: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Tomorrow at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (18 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I ,too, would like to welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber this afternoon to discuss this topic, which she and I have discussed on a number of occasions. I know it is one she has been working hard on to try to find a resolution to. This relates to the transport charge, which is being levied on some service users who are attending day care services in the community healthcare...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (18 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response to me this afternoon. She used the word "inequality" with regard to this particular charge and that is exactly what it is. As she outlined, it is unfair that the people of counties Monaghan, Cavan, Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim have to pay this charge when other service users in other parts of the country do not. I commend the...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (18 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is welcome to the House to discuss this important legislation. Like others, I welcome the legislation. It is a much-needed step forward. For too long, we have watched our Defence Forces deplete in front of our eyes, so much so that the numbers are down to an all-time low. It is an indictment of successive Governments over the past ten to 15 years that we have allowed...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I, too, welcome all our guests this morning, especially the young man who I met on the way in the door with Deirdre. The ambassador is also very welcome. The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, the Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024 – Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and notwithstanding...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim búiochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I thank all the Members who contributed to Order of Business here this morning, and into the afternoon at this stage. We kicked off with Senator Casey who talked about the Department of Finance circular about those who have a right to take leave in order to upskill themselves with regard to lifesaving. One group he talked about was the first...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (28 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach inniu. I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for taking the time to be here. A few years ago, the schools summer programme, commonly known as July provision, was quite limited in its scope. At the time, it was offered to children with particular special needs. It did not include many children for whom the summer...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Funding (28 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. She highlighted the work of the staff and the SNAs in this area. Without them, we would not have a summer programme. We owe them all a great debt of gratitude for their work in this regard. As the Minister of State outlined, the scheme has been a great success. The numbers participating are increasing year on year. I welcome...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I have raised many times the challenges facing small businesses as a result of the increased cost of doing business, inflation and cost-of-living pressures. Unfortunately, this is very relevant in the food sector. Between January and April, there were more than 200 closures of small restaurants and cafés. It is not confined to that sector. Food is vital to the pub industry,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: In 2019, Glaslough village in County Monaghan was crowned all-Ireland Tidy Towns champions. It is customary for the President of the day to visit the winner as part of its celebrations. Unfortunately, as we know, in 2019 Covid was among us and that visit did not happen. However, last Saturday, President Michael D. Higgins and his good wife Sabina stood over a commitment and came to the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome Ms Donovan and thank her for her presentation. I congratulate her on her important role and wish her well in that regard. Following on from my colleague, the board deals with a ballpark number of cases in the high 30s. What percentage is that number of the complaints made to the Property Services Regulatory Authority?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Ms Donovan would not have access to that information.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: When the board receives a complaint, what is the general timeframe from receiving the complaint initially to a final deliberation?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: If the party is still not satisfied with the outcome, is that the end of the road? What options are available?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Are any costs attached to someone who complains to the PSAB or appeals a decision?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: In regard to staff numbers, is Ms Donovan satisfied that there are adequate staff to carry out the function within the timeframe outlined?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Property Services Appeal Board: Chairperson Designate (21 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Ms Donovan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am somewhat disappointed the Minister, Deputy McEntee, was not in a position to attend the debate this morning, bearing in mind it is the 50th anniversary. I appreciate she is busy, however. I appreciate the Minister of State taking time out of his schedule to be here to take this Commencement matter. On Friday this week, President Michael...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State very much for his comprehensive response to my Commencement matter. They say that justice delayed is justice denied. That is very much the case in respect of Monaghan and Dublin. Fifty years on, a shadow continues to hang over the town of Monaghan. That shadow will remain until those survivors, whose lives' journey has moved a good bit on, get closure for...