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Seanad: Forestry Licensing: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: It is disappointing that we are here today despite unprecedented attention on the forestry sector at the recent joint committee on agriculture. Like others, I have met with the IFA and other farmer organisations and with businesses. Senator Murphy mentioned Glennon Brothers in Longford. It is probably the largest timber manufacturing company in the country. It recently took over Balcas....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I pass on my sympathies to our colleague and the Currie family on the death of Austin Currie. They can be very proud of the immense contribution he made to Irish life both North and South. Members will be able to see the badge I am wearing to support the Irish Heart Foundation promotional month, FAST, to highlight the signs of stroke: face, arms, speech and time. It is important we...

Seanad: Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (Leasú), 2019: An Dara Céim - Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (10 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: The Minister of State is welcome. I was not due to speak on this Bill today but I decided to do so in order to highlight that a large number of people do not speak their native tongue. I am ashamed to say that I am one of them. I would not have understood many of the statements made earlier in the debate. That is a failing on my behalf, but there is a significant number of people who do...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I support the request made by Senator Conway to have a debate on tourism. It is important and pertinent to the whole area of hospitality. Given the high numbers of Covid-19 cases that we are experiencing now, we must reinforce public health measures and the requirement for vaccination certificates to be sought by people in the industry. We have fallen away from doing that, and this message...

Seanad: Progressing Disability Services for Children and Young People: Statements (9 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I echo the comments of the Members about the excellent job the Minister of State is doing, in which I fully support her. I look forward to working with her. I have frequently spoken to her about autism services. She is planning to complete a non-statutory report into autism services. When the Oireachtas committee which we discussed is established in the near future, I look forward to...

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (4 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and this Bill from Senator Murphy. As a neighbour across the Shannon, I see first-hand the devastation the Shannon has done in the past along areas of both the Shannon and Lough Ree. In particular I think of areas of Clondra, Killashee, Newtowncashel and Lanesborough within County Longford and Tarmonbarry in Roscommon. They have been severely...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I spoke on a proposal the Deputy Leader made to have statements with the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, on the future of forestry, which I endorse. I met with the Social Economic Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland, SEEFA, yesterday and there is a large group from throughout the country here this morning. It is important we have that sooner rather than later to address not...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the motion from my colleague, Senator Kyne. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is important in a motion that is all about investment that it is not just investment into the major cities but into the regions.That is important to ensure connectivity and to ensure all corners of the country have access to our capital and major cities. In the past couple of days, the...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome our witnesses and concur with the comments regarding John Treacy. I wish him well. Prior to finishing up, perhaps he could come before the committee to give us a general review of sport across all the various disciplines. That might be worthwhile information for members of the committee.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I will read a quote from Billy Walsh. I have to say, USA Boxing have been fantastic. Being allowed to do your job and people having respect for you, it’s been an amazing feeling to be able to work in that environment. He made these comments recently. I believe it was the first time he spoke publicly since the debacle a number of years ago. We lost probably one of the best boxing...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I said Sport Ireland. There should have been a totally independent review carried out by somebody else.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: He has done a similar review of the same organisation. I just felt-----

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I am glad Mr. Treacy clarified that. As someone who was elected here, I found the last comments Mr. Kirwan made to be disappointing. He said he was disappointed this review was not allowed to be completed before he was asked in here today. We represent the Dáil and the Seanad. We are here to represent the taxpayers, the people who fund the organisation. We are entitled to ask...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: I will continue asking questions because I do not want my time to be used without me being able to ask questions. Mr. Kirwan made the point the IABA is about clubs and membership. That is how any sporting organisation should be. He stated it is a 32-county organisation, but that is not the case now in light of what was said earlier. Provincial councils and a county board have withdrawn...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: It is stated in the accounts. Since 2017, only annual returns, rather than the full accounts, were submitted to the CRO. It is stated clearly that, since then, certain parts do not form part of the annual financial statement.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: Insurance is another issue in the accounts. Mr. Kirwan stated earlier that some of the county board and provincial councils have queries as to whether their boxers are insured given the current circumstances. For a number of years, the average premium within the IABA has been about €250,000 per year. That seems very substantial. I have compared organisations of a similar size and...

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: A person who had previously given a quote to the IABA queried why they were not allowed to provide a quote subsequently. Was the matter investigated or was the underwriter instructed not to seek a quote from anybody else? Mr. Carruth stated there were three quotes over recent years and the contract was fully tendered, with the best possible value for money secured.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: The IABA might provide me with that documentation after the meeting.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: It is a substantial sum to pay out, while a similarly sized organisation pays 25% of the figure.

Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Governance in Irish Athletic Boxing Association: Discussion (3 Nov 2021)

Micheál Carrigy: Are boxers throughout the country personally insured in the ring?