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Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (Resumed) (19 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: First, I thank Mr. Delaney and Mr. O'Brien for taking time out of their busy schedules to be with us The information they are providing us with is most beneficial. I thank them for their work on the supply of medicines to such an extent that has not been, and is not, a problem for us in the Republic of Ireland, thankfully. I acknowledge their work in that respect. With regard to our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (14 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank him for taking time out of his schedule to be here. I appreciate it. This morning, I will raise the issue of the urgent need for a new fire station in Ballybay. Ballybay fire station provides cover not just to the town itself, but to the wider mid-Monaghan area. Back in 1977, a report was commissioned which determined that the fire station...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Stations (14 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I sincerely thank the Minister of State for his most comprehensive report. There is no doubt that the case has been well made that this is a priority. I welcome the comments this morning and I trust the Department will work with Monaghan County Council to ensure the facility is built without delay and as soon as possible. I might digress when I have the Minister of State to raise the...

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

Robbie Gallagher: All of us in this House are aware of the importance of organ donation. We know also that organ donation saves lives. When someone makes a decision to have his or her organs donated, he or she gives the most important gift, that is, the gift of life. The donation greatly enhances and, in many ways, saves the life of the person receiving the donation. It can also give a sense of healing,...

Seanad: Peat Harvesting: Statements (13 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: If the Leas-Chathaoirleach keeps talking and does not allow me in, he will be in more trouble afterwards. I am only messing, as I know the Leas-Chathaoirleach will give me my ten minutes. I have no doubt about that. On a more serious note, I was heartened by one of the Minister of State's sentences, when he said he had no issue with peat extraction being taken from the planning process,...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Oct 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At the outset, I extend a very warm welcome to the Minister, who is my constituency colleague, into the Chamber this afternoon for this very important piece of legislation. I commend my colleague, Senator Boyhan, and his colleagues, on bringing forward this proposed piece of legislation. I often think about my former colleague, and I am glad to say, current friend, Terry Leyden, who did...

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

Robbie Gallagher: As others have said, October is a time when breast cancer awareness is at its height. It is an opportune time to support the call from Tallaght-based councillor, Teresa Costello, who wants to see free mammograms provided for all women over the age of 40. Members will know BreastCheck is currently rolling out a programme whereby women between the ages of 50 and 69 will be invited for a free...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: We are all aware of the pressures our health system operates under. Those pressures were added to considerably with the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic. For many years, GPs have been telling us about the critical lack of new GPs coming into the system and the pressure that puts on them . I am sure, like me, that the Leader is aware of many citizens coming to our towns who find it...

Seanad: Defence (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (28 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister back to the House. From a Fianna Fáil perspective, as outlined by my colleague, Senator McGreehan, we are happy to support the required changes needed to be made to defence laws. Like many others, I take this opportunity to pay tribute to members of the Defence Forces for the work they do on behalf of the State. They do what they always do. They step up to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Permits (22 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach seo inniu. Ba mhaith liom fosta buíochas a ghabháil leis as a bheith anseo mar tá a fhios agam go bhfuil sé faoi bhrú agus go bhfuil a lán oibre á déanamh aige. The Minister of State is very welcome to the House this morning. He knows that Monaghan's local economy is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Permits (22 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the comments of the Minister of State regarding peat. I know he is well aware of the urgency of the issue. We need a common-sense solution to this issue today. That is how urgent it is. I am not over-emphasising the seriousness of the situation. I welcome the fact that he is allocating additional staff to deal with the backlog for permits. I look forward to the backlog being...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I wish to raise the issue of rights of way, the deadline of which was due to expire at the end of November. I am delighted the Cabinet made a decision today to defer that deadline. I brought this issue to the House last November, where I raised the concerns not only of landowners but of the entire legal profession that this was a cliff edge that needed to be avoided. I am delighted the...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister of State is welcome to the Chamber. Fianna Fáil very much supports the motion, which allows for the continuation of the supply of Prüm data to the UK. Serious crime does not recognise any borders and we need the co-operation of all member states and indeed those outside the EU, such as the UK in this instance, to fight crime in all its forms across all borders. For...

Seanad: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: Motion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Chairman can cut me off after seven minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: At the outset, I would like to apologise. I had to leave the meeting earlier to go the Chamber and so I missed many of the contributions. I welcome all the speakers this afternoon. The bit that I heard has been very informative. It would appear that there is quite a journey to go yet with regard to this particular legislation. First, I will make a comment on CCTV. I respectfully...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Whoever wishes to comment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Scheme of the Garda Síochána (Digital Recording) Bill 2021: Discussion (21 Sep 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: What are the thoughts of gardaí on that?