Results 121-140 of 717 for speaker:Garret Ahearn

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is entertaining in some ways, but also staggering, the amount of time that Senator Keogan flip flops on issues. She moves from being for something to being against it and uses the kind of language that is wholly inappropriate. She spoke about "butchering jobs" as if the Government or the Minister of State set out to butcher jobs in the aviation industry. She is now saying that aviation...

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It was 1 May.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It was said six weeks ago. Now Senator Keogan is blaming the Government for not opening up the aviation industry quickly enough.

Seanad: Aviation Sector: Statements (21 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is just staggering. The aviation industry, more than any other sector, has been decimated by Covid. While we welcome the opening on 19 July and many people are hugely excited about travelling again and supporting the industry, it is going to take a long time for it to recover. It is not going to recover on 19 July and the Government must support the industry through the coming period....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. It is always nice when you try to bring up a local issue that there is a Minister of State present who knows the area quite well and who knows the road I will be discussing. The N24, as most people would know, is the main road from Limerick to Waterford. It is the one road in the country connecting two cities which is in real need of upgrade....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: The Minister of State is correct that public consultation ended on 1 June. The second public consultation is starting this Friday on routes for the first section between Limerick and Cahir, which is hugely important. I welcome what the Minister of State said about public transport and rail routes. The route from Clonmel to Waterford is hugely significant and the Minister can play a key...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I welcome everyone here and thank them for their contributions. Cycle lanes were just mentioned. I want to compliment all the councils on the work they have done and the funding that has come through in the last year. So many schemes have come through the county councils. They have tried to get them out to businesses and communities as quickly as possible. I am sure it has not been easy...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: On the issue of Irish Water, I know Ms Farrelly cannot comment on the staffing issues as they are being dealt with by the Workplace Relations Commission and I totally respect that, but does she think there is a need to keep a certain number of water staff if we are going to keep that engagement within Irish Water going forward?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I thank Ms Farrelly.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Dr. Daly touched on the issue of Irish Water. I will return to the point. He is from a neighbouring county so he might be familiar with some of the issues that I have raised. The reason I have talked about Irish Water is because many of the outcomes we are trying to deliver over the next ten or 20 years are based on financial support in water infrastructure. Dr. Daly will be aware there...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Reactivation of Economy Following Pandemic Restrictions: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: If it is the case that local authorities have to retain some water services, it makes sense that they also retain some water staff. If some of the services are still being controlled by local authorities, who will provide the services if all staff move to Irish Water? That seems obvious me, but I am not sure it necessarily does to Irish Water. I know Dr. Daly is constrained in some form in...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I wish to share time with Senators Currie and Joe O'Reilly, who are not in the Chamber yet.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: It is a pleasure to be able to speak on this Bill. I commend Senator Pauline O'Reilly on the work that she and her party have put into the Bill. Senator Moynihan spoke earlier of the impact that smaller parties can have and sometimes the challenges that smaller parties in government have. This Bill is a real example of what a small party can do when in government. The lesson for certain...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Solar Panels for Public Buildings, Schools, Homes and Other Premises) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Senator Joe O'Reilly was unable to come to the House, but he asked me to put on the record his support for the Bill and for the work the Green Party put into it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jun 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I pick up on what Senator Carrigy said about the GAA matches. I welcome the announcement of more spectators being able to come to matches. Last week in my county of Tipperary there were only 200 at the Waterford-Clare game. It is a massive stadium and I urge that those changes come in this weekend for the match in Semple Stadium between Cork and Limerick. We can surely host more than 200...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I support amendment No. 1. I compliment the work of Senator Lombard and his engagement with the farming industry over the past number of weeks in trying to come up with a resolution between both sides. Something we know for sure is that the farming community want to work with the Department and with everyone to get the best result. The amendment put forward involves only two extra words...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Garret Ahearn: I support Senator Cummins in what he has said on the decision of Mr. Justice Humphreys in the High Court this morning with regard to An Taisce and the development of the €140 million cheese plant. How many times does the same position have to come back before it is accepted? Certain individuals in An Taisce do not seem to accept the decision and I encourage them to speak to Glanbia...

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Garret Ahearn: With regard to the viability of farmers-----

Seanad: Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2021)

Garret Ahearn: -----today's announcement has a huge impact on this viability and the judgment needs to be accepted. I thank the Acting Chair for his leniency.

Seanad: Sale of Tickets (Cultural, Entertainment, Recreational and Sporting Events) Bill 2021: Second Stage (5 Jul 2021)

Garret Ahearn: Other contributions have started with or contained a lighter note. I am from a similar county to that of the Cathaoirleach and I spend quite a bit of time at all-Ireland finals and semi-finals. This Bill is important for our constituents and people living in our counties. I welcome the Minister of State and the Bill in general. Most people have spoken about the challenges we have faced in...