Results 301-320 of 1,276 for speaker:Robbie Gallagher

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his engagement with this debate, which I among others called for some time back. I am delighted he has taken time to be here this afternoon. I listened attentively to his contribution. I acknowledge the commitment he has shown in tackling this issue and the level of engagement he has undertaken since he came into office. There is no doubt he has listened....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Undocumented Irish in the USA (1 Mar 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. The plight of undocumented Irish people living in America has been ongoing for many years. Many of them feel isolated and, indeed, forgotten.Many of them have been unable to come home for years. They have missed out on significant family events and milestones such as births, deaths and weddings. Their main fear is not about returning to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Undocumented Irish in the USA (1 Mar 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. As I outlined, it is heartbreaking to hear the stories, as I am sure he has, of the undocumented people living in the US. Someone who went to the US 30 years ago at the age of 20 will be 50 today yet there is still no sign of progress on this issue. I reiterate that this is a unique opportunity for the Irish Government to make...

Seanad: Coroners (Provision for Jury Selection) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister to the House. I welcome, in particular, the families of the Stardust tragedy. I sympathise with them on their terrible loss and, indeed, with the fact that they have had to journey on a long road, and one that has gone on for 41 years. They are still seeking answers. That is too long. I can only speak on behalf of myself and my party. I certainly will do all I...

Seanad: Coroners (Provision for Jury Selection) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House. I also welcome our guests, John, Celine and Jason, who have been promoting this legislation for a long time. They come from Senator Casey's neck of the woods. They are very welcome and I thank them for their work. Given the passage of time, I would like to briefly outline the story behind this legislation. I pay tribute...

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all my colleagues for their very positive contributions. Meetings with the Department in the coming weeks are planned where we hope to progress a couple of issues outlined by the Department. Hopefully, we can overcome those difficulties. It makes sense. The quicker we get it done, the better so I look forward to coming back to the House when those issues have been ironed out so...

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Committee Stage (17 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (15 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State. I thank her for taking time from her busy schedule to be here.I would like to discuss the Bóthar Oirialla group home in Carrickmacross. I hope that with the arrival of the Minister of State to the House, she will have some good news for us regarding the opening of the facility which will provide a home and cater for up to five people in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (15 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Absolutely. I thank the Minister of State most sincerely for giving us this excellent news. People have waited years to hear that sentence and I am delighted, as the Minister of State has mentioned, that the facility will open in March. On behalf of the community in Monaghan and particularly in Carrickmacross, I thank the Minister of State for her work and sense of urgency in securing the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (15 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill: Discussion (15 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank all our guests for taking part in the discussion this afternoon. From all the contributions I have heard to date, it is clear that gardaí, as represented by the witnesses, are not against change. That is good to hear. It is just a matter of how that change is adopted. I will start with Mr. Comyns from the Association of Garda Superintendents, who mentioned the proposals of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Acting Leader into the hot seat. I am sure she is well fit to handle it. I would be grateful if the Acting Leader could facilitate a meeting with the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, who might come into the House to have a discussion on credit unions in this country. Unfortunately, there are many examples throughout the length and breadth of this country where some of our...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for the clarity he brought to the issues raised here this afternoon. I hope it will bring comfort to those concerned. On a broader point, when the Minister for Justice was in the House, I raised my concerns about the centralisation of services, and in this case, within An Garda Síochána. My experience of services being centralised is not positive. I...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Child Trafficking and Child Sexual Exploitation Material (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (3 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is very welcome back to the House. I begin by congratulating and commending Senator Flynn on bringing forward this very sensible legislation. It is her first Private Member's Bill and I compliment her on it. It is commonsense legislation and I am delighted the Government is not opposing it. I understand it has been flagged that there may be legal challenges going...

Seanad: Passport Office Service: Motion (2 Feb 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I also acknowledge and ask the Minister to pass on my appreciation for the hard work of staff in the Passport Office. There are two ways of looking at this - glass half full or glass half empty. The Minister outlined in great detail the positives, of which there are many, particularly online renewal. The turnaround time inside 48 hours is hugely impressive. This compares favourably with...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Second Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister is very welcome back to the House this afternoon to address this issue. I commend her on outlining in detail the contents of the Bill, which, as she said, is mainly technical in nature. I note the Commissioner's comments on the Bill. He said: These changes will see us deliver a more responsive, more efficient and better service to local communities. It will mean increased...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (27 Jan 2022)

Robbie Gallagher: I commend my colleague, Senator Chambers, on her work on this issue, the depth of research she conducted and her steely determination to see this through. She knew there were two women who were wronged and was determined to see that through. I acknowledge her determination and that of the two ladies concerned who went through the system and then came forward in an effort to protect other...