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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Transport Costs (18 Jun 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I ,too, would like to welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber this afternoon to discuss this topic, which she and I have discussed on a number of occasions. I know it is one she has been working hard on to try to find a resolution to. This relates to the transport charge, which is being levied on some service users who are attending day care services in the community healthcare...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: Gabhaim búiochas leis an gCathaoirleach. I thank all the Members who contributed to Order of Business here this morning, and into the afternoon at this stage. We kicked off with Senator Casey who talked about the Department of Finance circular about those who have a right to take leave in order to upskill themselves with regard to lifesaving. One group he talked about was the first...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Dublin-Monaghan Bombings (15 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am somewhat disappointed the Minister, Deputy McEntee, was not in a position to attend the debate this morning, bearing in mind it is the 50th anniversary. I appreciate she is busy, however. I appreciate the Minister of State taking time out of his schedule to be here to take this Commencement matter. On Friday this week, President Michael...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State back to the Chamber to discuss this very important issue.I pay tribute to the Minister of State and his officials for the significant amount of work they have invested in this legislation, which is fairly comprehensive and detailed. I commend him on tackling this very important issue. Our legislation needs updating. It is very much behind the curve with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (8 May 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: ...One in four Irish women has experienced physical or sexual violence by a partner or non-partner from the age of 15. As a male, I am truly shocked, embarrassed and sickened by those statistics.The men of Ireland need to take a good, long hard look at themselves. Unfortunately, when women find themselves in situations like this, they need refuge and protection from the State and need...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (16 Apr 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response. Like myself, he was born and raised on a farm so I know he gets this and knows exactly what we are talking about. As he alluded to, farming can be a lonely occupation where people work on their own and have a lot of time to think. At this time, farmers and their families are under severe mental health pressure. It is incumbent on us to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I second the amendment proposed by Senator McGreehan that No. 11 be taken before No. 1. The Irish Cancer Society's national Daffodil Day takes place this Friday, 22 March. A total of 99% of the funds it raises every year is through voluntary contributions. I thank the Irish people for their continued generosity in that regard. Some of the statistics relating to cancer are quite...

Seanad: Community Safety and Investment: Motion [Private Members] (28 Feb 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I, too, welcome the Minister back to the House this afternoon. I also commend our Labour Party colleagues on bringing forward this very important motion. It is a very timely motion and, from a Fianna Fáil perspective, we are very happy to support the motion as outlined by the Labour Party Senators this afternoon. This is motion we can all agree with. Everyone wants safer communities,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (7 Feb 2024)

Robbie Gallagher: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I thank her sincerely for taking time out of her busy schedule to be here this afternoon. The topic I wish to discuss with the Minister of State is one she and I have discussed numerous times, which is the chronic lack of respite services for children with disabilities in County Monaghan. As the Minister of State knows, parents are at their...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...this Chamber last week that the Minister indicated that moves were afoot perhaps in the first quarter of 2024, and she might correct me if I am wrong, regarding a recruitment campaign in relation to getting people to sign up for the Garda Reserve. That would be very much welcome. There is no doubt but it can be a very valuable resource. It is worth mentioning at this point is that, yes,...

Seanad: Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: To follow on from the Minister's comments, it is important that those thinking of applying today be given a timeframe for the process and steps along the way. This would be beneficial. I realise the Minister is trying to do work in this area. Where a person is working or trying to plan a future job, it is important to have clarity so that if he or she begins the process of becoming a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I know the Senator attended the last meeting of justice committee with the Garda Commissioner and contributed to it. Perhaps there might be an opportunity for her to address that particular issue at the meeting tomorrow. Senator Lombard talked about knackeries and the fact that they are closed at the moment, which is a very serious issue for the farming community. There is a dispute...

Seanad: Local Government Matters and City and County Councillors: Motion [Private Members] (6 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...heartened by that meeting because I got the feeling the Minister of State understands what we talked about. He is a former local councillor as I am. It means a lot that he was engaged and I said so to him on the day. I was heartened by that. We discussed a number of issues that were mentioned this afternoon from the gratuity to the length of service and a few other issues. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Network (5 Dec 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...County Monaghan we are quite unique in that we do not have any multinationals, but, fortunately, we have many people who have created their own employment through indigenous enterprises across sectors like agriculture, agrifood and engineering. It is a unique situation in that many of these small businesses are located up small boreens which, in turn, connect to regional roads and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Nov 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. The N2 Ardee to Castleblayney road has become infamous for its high collision rate. Sections of the road have been classified as having twice the expected collision rate and the death toll, unfortunately, is alarming. There have been 17 fatal collisions in the last ten years and 24 within the past 18 years. This has left so many...

Seanad: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (22 Nov 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister is welcome back to the House. I, too, very much welcome the establishment of this new body, which, as the Minister said, will be referred to as Cuan, which means "harbour" as Béarla. It is very much welcomed. A number of counties, numbering seven to nine, currently have no refuge centre. In County Monaghan, and as my learned colleague, Senator Joe O'Reilly, who is based...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (7 Nov 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. As I said earlier, the development in Roscommon is very positive and it makes perfect sense that a similar protocol be put in place in Monaghan. The injuries unit is thankfully now operating seven days a week, as the Minister of State noted. The staff are very dedicated and caring people and provide an excellent service. From my inquiries, I...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (25 Oct 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: The Minister is welcome back to the House this afternoon. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil group, I compliment the members of Young Fine Gael on their work on this issue. I also commend all Members of this House who fully support this very important legislation. Senator Doherty outlined a specific case in her area. I am sure there are cases throughout the country. Spiking is a horrible,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Sports Funding (24 Oct 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: Cuirim fáilte ar ais go dtí an Teach seo roimh an Aire Stáit inniu. I thank the Minister of State for taking time out of his busy schedule to be here. I, like many other sports fans in the country, was delighted with the successful bid by the UK and Ireland to host the 2028 European championship. This has given sports fans a major tournament to look forward to. I commend...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Policing Matters: Discussion (24 Oct 2023)

Robbie Gallagher: ...us all. I am sure I speak for all committee members when I say that. The word "morale" has been bandied about quite a lot this afternoon. Based on the contributions, it is clearly a big issue. I am astonished things are as bad as they are, which poses the question. Someone is asleep at the wheel here. We have arrived at a point where a number of witnesses have used the word...