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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: I do not know if Senator Higgins has someone planned to second that proposal, but I am happy to do so. I also want to speak about Palestine in the context of the question that kept being repeated to me throughout this summer, which is, "How can the world allow this to continue to happen?" The truthful answer is that it is allowed to continue because politicians from across the globe refuse...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Unfortunately, we had a prime example of that yesterday when the Taoiseach was in New York attending a meeting of the United Nations. When asked about his views on the US supply of arms to Israel, he said that he would not interfere in another country's foreign policy and, "I wouldn't appreciate another country telling us our foreign policy or telling us how to proceed." That is absolute...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: We can do this. We can do it in a week or two weeks and get it done. We can send a signal to the world. There are no legal impediments. Indeed, the Belgian Government has already passed its version of the occupied territories Bill. It is the least we can do. Otherwise, we will be guilty, alongside all of the other politicians across the world, of not taking concrete actions because...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: The Minister of State is very welcome. I will speak in general terms and then specifically to Senator McDowell's amendments. In general terms, we welcome the Bill. It has been far too long in the making. Sinn Féin's position is we want to see a stronger Bill than the one we have. We have a particular concern about the Minister of State's denial to date to ensure that at least one...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: I absolutely agree with the previous speaker. There is an irony here. Everyone who spoke initially said that what has happened to local democracy is awful, none of us agree with that and we want to see more powers restored. Yet, if Senator McDowell pushes this to a vote, those on the Government side will vote to diminish local authority powers. That is the fact of the matter. How on...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: I have a simple question for the Minister of State to which I want a direct answer. How does taking away these powers from local authorities make things better?

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Amendment No. 12 proposes a different definition of gaming. We actually recommend the UK definition of gaming. It seems to be slightly more open to adaptation to keep up with modern times. We need to be conscious of how gaming will evolve, especially for young children through such things as loot boxes in video games. Amendment No. 19 defines as lotteries for the purpose of the...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 19: In page 18, line 13, after “raffle” to insert “, a quiz featuring an element of chance”. I will withdraw this amendment with the right to resubmit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: On this first day back, I will raise the issues of housing and health, as I have on each occasion we have come back. I raise the issue of housing because the housing crisis continues to worsen. The figures and the record of the Government are particularly stark. When it took office, there was 231 homeless adults and 62 homeless children in Limerick, including 41 families. Four years...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Forget the 40,000 women and children-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Senator O'Sullivan's comments are a disgrace.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Does anyone in Fianna Fáil have anything to say about his comments?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: His comments are disgraceful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Senator O'Sullivan is being silent on genocide.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2024)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 146: In page 107, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following: “(i) a statement demonstrating the manner in which the plan incorporates objectives to facilitate and support culture and recreation, including artistic creativity and performance, and to secure access for all to participate in, learn, enjoy, and engage with the arts in their community,...

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 147: In page 107, line 28, after “facilities,” to insert “cultural spaces,”.

Seanad: Planning and Development Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Jul 2024)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 148: In page 107, line 28, after “facilities,” to insert “night venues,”.