Results 101-120 of 915 for speaker:Aidan Davitt

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Office of the Revenue Commissioners: Engagement (14 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to have the Minister of State here. This is a worthwhile Bill. Senator Higgins has done a lot of work on it. The couple of amendments she has tabled have been fully thrashed out already. Senator Higgins certainly has our support on it. I am sure the Bill will see speedy passage to the Dáil, depending on the Minister of State.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to discuss the horrific mauling of Alejandro Miszan and the seven or eight other such cases that have happened throughout Ireland this year, mainly to young kids. When researching this issue, I saw that a woman who had two small dogs with her had been attacked and severely disfigured by a listed dog. There is a list of ten restricted dog breeds. Owners are responsible for their dogs...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his very successful trip representing our country abroad. He must be praised for his work. I often avail of the train service from Mullingar to Dublin. It is something that certainly should be upgraded. Mullingar, as we know, is quite a large town. There is a serious upgrade of the line to Maynooth with more services being laid on and a slight...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I second what my colleague, Senator O'Sullivan, said about the banks and how they are treating people with regard to the interest rate. The Senator probably has a lot of money in the bank and God knows he could do with the interest to get a few bob. On a serious note, he is right. Up until very recently, if you had money in the bank, as Senator McDowell and many others would know through...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am referring to the accounts he would have for clients.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: They were charging negative interest rates. It is incredible what they were up to until a couple of weeks ago. Senator O'Sullivan's call is welcome and I certainly appreciate what he had to say.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Their attitude towards business in particular has been very mean-fisted. I refer to how they have been dealing with people who run businesses and who have other people's money, including that of clients, in their accounts. It has been scandalous to say the least. With regard to Croí Cónaithe, I have been dealing with the scheme for a number of months and we have found it to be a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Like everyone in the House today, I extend my condolences to the family and friends of Vicky Phelan. It is a very tough time, particularly for her young family. Senator Buttimer spoke about the report of the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, on insurance. I worked on that committee for a while. Much time and work went into that report and it would be a good idea to invite the Minister of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Nov 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise today a matter that was recently brought to my attention regarding a little accident. Most of us grew up or have been around rural settings and farmyards. We would have learned our trade driving different machines and started off in tractors and all that sort of stuff. There have been great campaigns on safety with regard to machinery in recent years but there is something...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise in support of Ukrainians and the struggle they face daily. I am proud we have been able to accommodate 60-odd thousand displaced Ukrainians. However, I have been disappointed by some recent negative comments about Ireland's attempts to accommodate Ukrainians seeking refuge. I was surprised some saw fit to criticise the State in the mainstream media in terms of all we have been...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I rise to raise a topic that has been raised by a number of Senators, that is, the stay on evictions and the greater and general topic of housing. I agree with Senator Gavan that it would be no harm to have a discussion on housing in this House. That would be informative for everyone. I welcome the Minister's decision to introduce a stay on evictions over the winter period. It is a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to bring up the issue of the burdens facing businesses in Ireland. There was a recent review that found that approximately 10,000 businesses are under financial strain and pressure at present. A lot of that is due to the warehousing of taxes from the Covid era. That has been filtering to an end. That is causing serious problems at a time when businesses are looking to a slowdown in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Oct 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I wish to raise an issue that is quite serious and has been a scourge in recent years, namely class A drugs. We really have to tackle the problem head-on. As we know, the types of drugs coming in have changed significantly. Even in rural communities, one would be shocked to see how common cocaine and similar types of drugs have become. Heretofore, such drugs were prevalent on nights out...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State. As I discussed with the Cathaoirleach, I shared my time earlier with Senator O'Loughlin. I commend this very balanced budget. Several things have been pointed out by Senators. The funding towards childcare is a very prudent and forward step and is something I have talked about on numerous occasions in the House. To follow on from that,...

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Public Expenditure and Reform): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jul 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I will speak about Georgia's accession to the EU. This has come more to the fore with what we have seen of Russia's destructive acts in Ukraine. As we are aware, Georgia has already felt the brunt of Russia's forces in recent years. I strongly believe Georgia's accession should be dealt with in tandem with Ukraine's at present. Georgia has done quite a lot of work in this area. In 1996,...

Seanad: National Lottery (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 Jul 2022)

Aidan Davitt: I thank the Minister of State and welcome him and his judgement. This Bill has been before the House previously and we discussed it at length. The Minister of State took on a lot of the practical complications that were involved in the Bill. Senator Ward put a lot of work into it and I commend him on what he is trying to do with the Bill. I have serious concerns with part of it as I have...

Seanad: Defence Forces (Evidence) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Jun 2022)

Aidan Davitt: Now.