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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Challenges Facing the Retail Sector: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank all of the witnesses. This has been a really helpful engagement. I acknowledge the positive comments from everybody. There are some really valuable ideas. I agree with Mr. Rogers that we must not lose faith in retail. He has shown real leadership in his comments as has his colleague, Mr. Graham. I agree entirely with the point that we need to get people back into our city...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Challenges Facing the Retail Sector: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I wish to compliment all of the speakers. Mr. Light is right that we are reaching a conclusion at this point in time. With that in mind, I wish to offer the floor to Mr. Doyle, Ms Quinn and Mr. Light for any final comments they would like to make. I would particularly like to highlight the crucial role that women play in retail. We know that they make up the majority of workers in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Challenges Facing the Retail Sector: Discussion (7 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank the witnesses. It has been an excellent engagement with all parties. I hope the committee can get fully behind all of the positive suggestions that have been made today.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Termination of Pregnancy Legislation (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is nice to see the Minister of State. She is very welcome. I want to raise the issue of the promised review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. I begin by quoting what the then Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, said when that legislation was passed. He stated: I am purposely seeking a review clause in the legislation as a result of looking at other...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Termination of Pregnancy Legislation (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It is good to hear that there will be an independent person appointed to lead the review. I would, however, appreciate a timeline for this because we are quite some way through the year at this point. I am also not clear about exactly how external the overall review will be so I am looking for some further reassurance in that regard....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: The first issue I raise relates to my earlier Commencement matter. I refer to the urgent need for a review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018. The response from the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, confirmed that there will be an independent chairperson, which is welcome. However, no timeline was provided regarding when that person, whether he or she, will...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I am present and so is the Senator beside me. The Senator should get it right.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I commend the speech on the Bill by Senator Martin in particular. I welcome the Bill on behalf of Sinn Féin. I commend my colleagues, Deputies Ó Laoghaire and Martin Kenny, on first raising in the Dáil in 2019 the issues attached to the Bill. Both Deputies moved a similar Bill that alerted the Government to a loophole in legislation governing the legal administration of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to take No. 18, the National Minimum Wage (Removal of Sub-minimum Rates of Pay) Bill 2021, ahead of No. 1. I will raise two issues today. I wish the talks between the hospitality sector and the Government well today. We are all anxious to see progress and to see indoor dining becoming possible as soon as it is safe to do so. I wish to draw...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: Well said.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Removal of Sub-minimum Rates of Pay) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to end sub-minimum rates of pay for those who have attained the age of 16, and for those who are entering their first two years of employment.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Removal of Sub-minimum Rates of Pay) Bill 2021: First Stage (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: Next Monday.

Seanad: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: It is good to see the Minister of State. He know he is always welcome. I would normally agree with Senator Mullen. There is something very uncomfortable about rushing Bills through this House. However, I can fully understand the Minister of State's logic. Westmeath dispatched Laois with ease at the weekend, Kildare will be a mere formality and the Leinster final awaits so I fully...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 80: In page 16, line 14, to delete “, if appropriate,”. I will withdraw this amendment and reserve the right to submit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 81: In page 16, to delete lines 18 to 21. I will withdraw this amendment and reserve the right to submit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 82: In page 16, lines 29 to 39, to delete all words from and including “Oireachtas” in line 29 down to and including line 39 and substitute the following: “Oireachtas. (12) The carbon budget approved by the Oireachtas shall be binding as far as is practicable on the State and all Public Authorities within the State for the budget period to...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 83: In page 16, line 29, after “Oireachtas” to insert “for approval”. I will withdraw this amendment and reserve the right to submit it on Report Stage.

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Jul 2021)

Paul Gavan: I move amendment No. 84: In page 16, line 37, to delete “A Minister of the Government shall” and substitute “The Government and a Minister of the Government shall”. I will withdraw this amendment and reserve the right to submit it on Report Stage.