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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Dec 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: Following the decision last Friday not to open public houses across the country, I was speaking to members of the VFI, Vintners Federation of Ireland, in Longford and Westmeath. I do not agree with the decision. While we have off-licences and supermarkets selling cheap alcohol in an unregulated manner, it is going to cause many issues. Publicans need to see a path for themselves if they...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (26 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State. I raise the issue of an application for additional school accommodation by St. Mel's College, Longford, a school I attended a number of years ago. The college opened in September 1865, with 48 boarders and 28 day boys. For most of the next decade, the college was a major seminary, where students pursued philosophy and theology through to ordination. More...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (26 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I am delighted that the project will be moved to an assessment stage, which I believe will be successful. The school engaged a professional architect to assess the possibilities for the project. The report which stated that it was viable to bring the building back into use was submitted to the Department. We discussed costs for education. This project would provide value for money and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I would also like to endorse the campaign for people to shop green this weekend, and I am going to be parochial and ask those in my own county of Longford and those in Westmeath to shop in businesses in their counties to help with employment. I wish to raise the issue of services for those seeking early intervention. I know that it is an issue that has been raised on numerous occasions, but...

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State. I echo the comments of a number of Senators paying tribute to staff in front-line services, in hospitals, care homes, An Post, the gardaí and carers, who we sometimes forget. They are the people who work with the HSE and go into the homes of elderly people seven days a week. It is important to pay tribute to them for the work that they have done and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I concur with the comments made by Senators Dolan and Murphy about the significant funding that was received yesterday, in the midlands in particular, through the just transition fund. As much as €5 million was given to specific projects in my own county of Longford and multiple millions of euro was given to others that cross over the area. I concur with the comments that Senator...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on Irish Dance Sector: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. Most of the questions I had have been asked. I compliment the witnesses on the work they do. I am not an exponent of Irish dance. My late mother, God rest her, tried to persuade me to become one but I did not. I love watching it, though. We have a very successful dance school in my local area. I have a question that goes back to something Deputy Christopher...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Impact of Covid-19 on the Arts Council: Discussion (25 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: The witnesses are very welcome and I compliment them on all the work they do. I come from Longford and I am a supporter of Backstage Theatre with Mona Considine and all the crew. There is also the fantastic St. Mel's Musical Society and Evolution Stage School. They provide fantastic performances and sell out every event they do. My first question is on guarantees that they will be...

Seanad: Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (24 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister. One line in her speech struck me: "Being able to feel safe and secure, particularly in one's home, is a fundamental right." It is a right, and I welcome that. I fully support the Minister and I know she will implement our national response in this regard. I also support the Minister's proposal to bring forward legislation in respect of the Harassment, Harmful...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I support Senator Byrne's comments on the fair deal scheme and it is extremely important that this be legislated for immediately. I raise the question of the possible temporary lifting of QQI level 5 qualification requirements for people working in childcare. Following the recent HSE announcement on the lifting of this requirement in order to become a carer, I ask if a similar action could...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister and compliment the Cathaoirleach on reading the roll of names into the record of the House. I fully support the campaign by the former members of the Defence Forces, and particularly Senators Craughwell, Wall and McGahon, who put this matter on the agenda. I spoke this morning to a survivor who lives in my native parish, Private John Dowler, or Seán as he is...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I apologise for being late. I was speaking in the Seanad. I welcome the witnesses. I will reiterate a few things I mentioned last week, particularly with regard to local radio and local newspapers. I have proposed that our work programme examine the future of local radio. An increased value has been placed on it because of the pandemic. Only last week there was a huge water outage in...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: What would be the average pay grade? He said there was no pay reduction taken at that level.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I have another question. There has been much debate recently about changing the current TV licence to a broadcasting licence. What are Mr. Lynch's views on that? The percentage of non-collection is 13% to 14%-----

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: -----and there has been a big push to move its collection from An Post. What are Mr. Lynch's views on it?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: Unfortunately Longford cannot claim any part of Joe Biden. I wish to raise the issue of student nurses. These young people have been providing essential care as care assistants during the pandemic. This experience is invaluable to them in their journey to become nurses. It is work which is necessary to fund their college fees and to support them while living away from home. However, a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (10 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. On the Order of Business of 29 July, I spoke about the 1,700 independent not-for-profit section 39 organisations that operate in Ireland, and in particular, St. Christopher's Services, which operates in my own area of Longford, and St. Hilda's Services of Athlone. St. Christopher's Services provides day services for 141 adults, full-time...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (10 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I thank the Minister of State and wish her well in her role. I apologise for not congratulating her earlier. In her concluding remarks, the Minister of State stated that these issues have been resolved but the reality on the ground is that the issues of staff and increments have not been resolved.A significant amount of money is outstanding. I gave the figure earlier. It is over €1...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I raise the issue of the recent application for strand 2 of the just transition fund. I believe that evaluations are under way and it is expected that applicants will be contacted this month in respect of their applications. More than €11 million in funding has been put in place to help fund these projects, create employment and re-employ workers who have lost their jobs, especially...

Seanad: Ábhair Ghnó an tSeanaid - Matters on the Business of the Seanad (5 Nov 2020)

Micheál Carrigy: I raise the issue of the Camlin Quarter urban regeneration application by Longford County Council. It is a project to co-ordinate the development of the northern area of Longford town, utilising key assets and connecting the functional area in a strategic way that maximises ongoing and future investment. The plan incorporates an area of more than 55 acres, encompassing the 18 acre Sean...