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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank Mr. Kelly. I apologise as I want to give Mr. Michael O'Brien an opportunity to come in again. I really hope we will not be here again in two or four years to find this question of the number of inspectors and interpreters is still there. Will Mr. O'Brien comment on the fact that we had an excellent report from this committee four years ago and it appears to me that effectively...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Resourcing and Capacity of the Workplace Relations Commission: Discussion (20 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I know I am out of time but I acknowledge the incredible work of the ITF and wish it well in the months ahead.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Freedom of Speech (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is always good to see the Minister of State. I thank him for coming into the House. I raise the issue of the continuing incarceration of Julian Assange and ask for urgent action from the Irish Government on this issue and for it to speak out about it. Since 9/11 and the subsequent, and misnamed, war on terror, respect for international law by the US, NATO and other allied countries has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Freedom of Speech (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is so disappointing. We have a seat on the UN Security Council yet the Minister of State says the Government will not comment on perhaps the biggest human rights case facing the western world. What a contrast with the situation in Belarus. That is a situation involving a legal case.That is a legal matter and the Government has no problem commenting on it. It has no problem commenting...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that is, that No. 19 be taken before No. 1. I wish to introduce the Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021. While Sinn Féin is proud to be supporting this Bill, all credit for this Bill belongs to Together for Safety, a national campaign group for safe access zones that I have had the privilege to work with for the...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: First Stage (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the free and unencumbered access to facilities providing legal termination of pregnancy services; protect individuals providing or facilitating legal termination of pregnancy services from harassment; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: First Stage (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2021: First Stage (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Sláintecare Implementation: Statements (19 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is nice to see the Minister here and I thank him for coming to the House. I think we can agree this is a difficult topic. I have real concerns over where we stand with Sláintecare. When three of the most senior people on the advisory implementation council resign and say they are resigning because they do not believe the Government is committed to implementing Sláintecare,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I wish to raise the issue of low pay. I respectfully suggest that it might be connected to the last topic that my good friend and colleague, Senator O'Reilly, raised. One of the big issues we have in this country, of which the Leader will be aware, is that we have the largest proportion of workers on low pay of any country in the EU, at 23%. Indeed, it was a topic that was explored by my...

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: The Minister is very welcome. I welcome the opportunity to speak on behalf of my party on the Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021. This follows the agreement reached by the Eurogroup in November 2020 in respect of the ESM reform package and the signing of amending agreements to the treaty establishing the European Stability Mechanism and the Single...

Seanad: Finance (European Stability Mechanism and Single Resolution Fund) Bill 2021: Second Stage (14 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: I commend Senator Seery Kearney on that crucial point. The issue has been raised at the Council of Europe a number of times because it is a problem across Europe. I support the Senator's call for a debate. I wish to speak about Paddy Moloney. Unlike Senator Murphy, I did not know him but I suspect that, like a number of people, I felt as if I did. He was such a warm and engaging man...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: The Minister of State is very welcome. It is nice to see him. I will start with housing. It is a shame that our good Senator Casey is not here because I was struck by something he said in his speech. Speaking about housing he said that he could finally see some delivery. Those were his words. That is some statement to make. This is the sixth Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael budget and it...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (12 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is nice to see the Minister of State. I apologise in advance as I need to head to a meeting later but I will take note of his comments at the end. I appreciate his understanding about that. In addressing this budget, I will start by saying that on television last night, RTÉ quoted Government sources as saying this budget was quite socialist. I smiled to myself and thought it was...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is great to see Mr. Ó Céidigh.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: There is a real sense of optimism here today and it is well founded.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: One of the things I have always admired about Mr. Ó Céidigh is the fact that he is a direct talker. He has been very direct and clear today about what he wants to see back from the Government. It is great to get that refreshing directness. He will bring new thinking, new ideas and a can-do attitude to his role. It is a good day for Shannon-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Shannon Group: Chairperson Designate (7 Oct 2021)

Paul Gavan: -----and for the west. I know what a champion of the west he has always been. I want to raise an issue with him that has been referenced by a few colleagues. When he said we have to wear the same jersey, he was right. I agree with him. When he said we must avoid a race to the bottom, he is spot on. The difficulty is that under the current structure Shannon is not wearing the same...