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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I want to make a comment on Senator Ward's contribution and that of the Minister of State. During discussions on justice matters in this House, we are privileged to have many eminent brains, as I am sure the Leas-Chathaoirleach will agree. If some of my colleagues who are extremely well qualified in this area are struggling to understand the text in these Bills, God help us poor lesser...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Now.

Seanad: Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach. I will not delay proceedings but I wish to acknowledge the work put into this by the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, since he came into office. Notwithstanding the delay referred to by Senator Conway, I am delighted that we are in this position today and that this legislation has now passed both Houses. I thank all who contributed to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horticulture Sector (28 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: It will not be easy to follow the buzz my two colleagues to my left have created in the Chamber this morning but I will do my best. I thank the Minister of State, Senator Hackett, for taking time out of her busy schedule to be here this morning for this very important debate on the imminent crisis facing the horticultural sector due to the restrictions on agricultural peat harvesting. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Horticulture Sector (28 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for her comprehensive response. Again, I emphasise the importance of this industry to County Monaghan and the people involved in it. I have spoken to many people working in this sector and they are concerned about their livelihoods. I welcome the fact that there is dialogue, everyone is keen to the best they can, everyone is promoting a commonsense attitude to...

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

Robbie Gallagher: Addressing the curse of sexual violence is a priority for every one of us and we must do all we can to stamp it out in all sections of Irish life. With this in mind, I very much welcome the Government initiative undertaken in third level institutions. An action plan has been published to tackle sexual violence and harassment in all our third level institutions. I was shocked and extremely...

Seanad: Public Service Pay Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I too welcome the Minister of State to the House. Along with my colleague, Senator Kyne, I welcome this legislation's passage through the House. It would be apt to pause for a moment to thank all of our public servants for the great service they have given the State down through the years and particularly during this pandemic. They went over and above the call of duty in many instances....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (28 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: Go raibh maith agat. First, I commend my colleague Senator Lynn Ruane, not just in this Seanad term, but indeed in the last one, on all of her work in this area. This is a proud night for her. I know the term “life changing” can be thrown out occasionally but in this particular instance, it is apt. She and her group should be proud of what they have achieved. This...

Seanad: Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2021 and ending on 29th June, 2022.

Seanad: Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I join you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, in welcoming the Minister to the Chamber. I congratulate her on her new-found responsibility in the Department of Justice. I wish her well in that Department. I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak in this important debate. The Fianna Fáil Party totally supports the motions, which provide for the continuation of certain provisions under the...

Seanad: Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2021 and ending on 29th June, 2022.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome all our guests and thank them for their presentations. It was very interesting to listen to all the viewpoints. I will start with Dr. Lunn, whose contribution was fascinating. I have heard him on the radio a number of times. The information he relays to us says a great deal about the Irish people. It is a credit to the vast majority of them. There is no doubt that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Civil Liberties during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Discussion (22 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: No, I will leave it open. My points at the end were directed towards the Garda and its response, but it is open to anybody to make a comment.

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

Robbie Gallagher: I would like to address the unfortunate confusion which seems to have arisen around outdoor dining. With the good weather, it is very heartening to see so many people out and about and our towns and villages alive with people sitting and enjoying a bite to eat and maybe a glass or two of wine or beer in the great outdoors. It is a lovely, heartening, uplifting sight to see. Unfortunately,...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (21 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minster, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is very welcome to the House this afternoon. I thank Senator Chambers for sharing time. There is no doubt but that the Bill has the potential to tackle climate change, which is one of the greatest challenges of our lifetime. This is a global crisis that I believe needs a global response if we are to save our climate. Climate policy on climate change needs...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rights of Way (15 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. I wish to raise the registration of rights of way and the coming deadline of November. I understand there are two methods by which rights of way can be registered. One is that the person who requires the right of way can contact the landowner or owners and ask them to sign an easement which...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rights of Way (15 Jun 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive response. I feel there is a lack of awareness in regard to the changes that will occur post November 2021 not just among the general public but also among the legal profession. I repeat my request that some form of public awareness campaign is launched by the Department outlining clearly the changes that will occur post November 2021,...