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Seanad: EU Regulations: Motions (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motions (3 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Fearaim fáilte mhór roimh an Aire ar ais go dtí an Teach seo inniu. The Minister is very welcome back to the House this afternoon. I compliment him again on his attendance in this House. He is a regular visitor here and it is very much appreciated. I know he has a lot on his desk at the moment but the respect he clearly shows towards this House is noted and appreciated by...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: We can all agree on one thing, namely, that housing is a major issue for this country and the Government. Unfortunately, there are no silver bullets when it comes to finding a solution to the problem, but there are small steps that can help to increase the supply. One initiative introduced in this regard was the vacant property grant, which has been a great success. Up to March this year,...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. Like Senator Noonan, I pay tribute to our former colleague, Vincent P. Martin, who initiated this legislation in the last term. I commend him on that. I commend Senator Ryan on her contribution. I am sorry she had to go through what she went through. I can only imagine the pain and suffering she endured. Her sharing of that this...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2024: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Tomorrow morning at 9.30.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Aire Stáit chuig an Teach seo inniu. I extend a very warm welcome to all our visitors here this afternoon. As the Minister of State will be well aware, speed is crucial for accurate diagnosis. Timely and accurate diagnosis are essential for effective treatment planning, improved patient outcomes and reduced risks. Accuracy is, of course,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for her detailed response. I fully appreciate that, as she outlined, it is a very big undertaking and a complex piece of work. We all understand and accept there will be teething problems. However, it is important that while doing so, we do not close our ears to what doctors and medics are saying to us and that, during the process, we listen to their concerns....

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all the witnesses. I thank them all sincerely for long and distinguished service on behalf of the State. It is good to see our former colleague, Dr. Cathal Berry, on the call as well. I have a question in general terms to all the witnesses. Regarding this current debate on the triple lock, has there been a build up to the point where we are now having this conversation?...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025: Discussion (Resumed) (1 Jul 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: On the issue some of the witnesses mentioned regarding the attractiveness of serving abroad to the members of the Defence Forces, I assume the percentage of those who would wish to serve abroad is quite high. I do not know how they feel about the Security Council. Has it gone past its sell-by date basically? Has it gone beyond repair at this point? People are trying to envisage what a new...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all three gentlemen here this morning and thank them for taking time out to be here with us. I will start with Mr. Noonan. Some people are of the opinion that the current UN mandate system is broken. There has not been an agreed deployment since 2014. Does he feel that it is worth persevering with or has time moved on, have events moved on and has it gone beyond the beyond for...

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I do not mean to cut across Mr. Noonan-----

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Mr. Noonan has outlined with great clarity and passion his belief on this. I am not trying to pit one witness against another, but how would Professor Tonra and Mr. Murphy respond to Mr. Noonan's comments now and earlier?

Committee on Defence and National Security: General Scheme of the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2025 : Discussion (Resumed) (26 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: It has come full circle since that.

Seanad: Disability (Personalised Budgets) Bill 2024: Second Stage (25 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I am very happy to speak briefly on this debate. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her and the Minister, Deputy Foley, for their work on this area and, indeed, you, a Chathaoirligh Gníomhach, for your time as Minister of State. You were very proactive in that regard. I thank my colleague Senator Tom Clonan sincerely for not just his work on and input into this...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (24 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. From a Fianna Fáil perspective, we are very happy to support both the motions as outlined in great detail by the Minister of State. We are happy that this debate is taking place. As the Minister of State did, I pay tribute to the brave women and men of An Garda Síochána who go out on a daily basis and put their lives at risk...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the witnesses and the entire delegation. I thank them for their attendance. I concur with the Chief of Staff's sentiments at the outset in relation to the women and men of Óglaigh na hÉireann on the service and dedication they give to the State. We are all deeply indebted to them. I would be grateful if Mr. Mulcahy could pass on those sentiments. I welcome the...

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: What is the timeframe? At the outset Ms McCrum was saying 2028.

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank Ms McCrum. What about the second question?

Committee on Defence and National Security: Recent Air Corps Developments: Discussion (24 Jun 2025)

Robbie Gallagher: Are we behind the curve compared to other states?