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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: .... In my neck of the woods of Cavan and Monaghan, there are deep concerns among members of the community and gardaí. Changes have been made to the original proposals. For example, Donegal and Kerry were meant to be part of divisions involving a number of other counties. Following the review, they will now be stand-alone divisions, which is a sensible and welcome decision. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Nov 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...to Blacklion in County Cavan. It is a vast area and there are grave concerns about that. I hope the criteria of the review that resulted in a change of heart and mindset in respect of Donegal and Kerry would pertain to that particular region.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Cross-Border Healthcare Directive: Discussion (8 Mar 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...was a big advantage for those who had to travel. We are well aware that people have accessed the provisions of the cross-border directive in all parts of the country, as far down as Cork and Kerry. I understand a few notable bus journeys were made from that part of the world in recent times. Ms Sandra Reilly from Cavan knows what I am talking about when I say that for people living...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Committee for the Executive Office, Northern Ireland Assembly on Impact of Brexit (2 Feb 2021)

Robbie Gallagher: ...seamless co-operation that people need. People in need of healthcare are able to access it and they do not care where they have to go to do so. I have spoken to people from as far away as County Kerry who went to Belfast to get an eye procedure. It was the first time the individual from County Kerry to whom I spoke had ever been in the North. I am sure there have been similar...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Capital Programme (14 Feb 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...fair to say that it has been recognised by commentators the length and breadth of the country that no venue can match what Clones has to offer on Ulster final day. The Minister of State is a good Kerryman so might argue with that. Most neutral observers would say that because of the narrow streets and warm welcome the people of Clones offer to all visitors from Ulster and further afield...

Seanad: Job Losses at Kerry Foods, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan: Statements (14 Feb 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...welcome to the Minister and thank her for taking time out of her busy schedule to come to the Chamber. I have no doubt that she is extremely disappointed to learn of the 31 proposed job losses at Kerry Foods in Carrickmacross, as am I. Our thoughts are with the workers and families affected. It must be a very difficult, worrying and stressful time for them as I am sure they all have...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)

Robbie Gallagher: ...an amendment to today's Order of Business such that the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Heather Humphreys, would come to the House to discuss the 31 proposed job losses at Kerry Foods in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. With any news of job losses, our first thought is of those affected and their families, all of whom have mortgages and financial obligations to...

Seanad: Transport and Tourism: Statements (15 Feb 2017)

Robbie Gallagher: ..., which I understand will be the largest gaming event in Europe this year. All that adds up to a hugely successful weekend. The challenge we have is getting the tourists from the capital, Dublin, Kerry and the west to regional Ireland, and counties such as Cavan and Monaghan spring to mind. The inland counties, which are less than an hour from this House, have many facilities that would...