Results 21-40 of 386 for speaker:Ollie Crowe

Seanad: Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: Now.

Seanad: Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, to the House. Overall this Bill is to be welcomed. It serves an important purpose in addressing the potential threat posed to security and public order from some third country investments. It is important to highlight that the record of FDI into Ireland has been outstanding and is something that should be acknowledged when discussing this...

Seanad: Screening of Third Country Transactions Bill 2022: Second Stage (18 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I propose to suspend until 5 p.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: The opening statement did a very good job of outlining the economic impact of the physics sector and the huge growth potential in that area. I do not think this is widely known. Do we need to do a better job of communicating to primary and secondary level students the opportunities that are available, particularly in career guidance? If so, do the witnesses have any recommendations as how...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: Once it has been recognised, hopefully we can be corrected. Are there areas or careers that would be well suited to the apprenticeship model for which no apprenticeships are in place?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: From my point of view, it is obviously far more common these days for people to switch between different careers than they traditionally did, where people did the same job forever. That is not the case now. Is the physics sector seeing that happen at a similar rate to other industries? Could we do a better job of communicating to the people that it is possible to do this with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: The opening statement highlighted the need for broader inclusion. How does Ireland compare with other countries in this regard? Are our guests aware of any other country having success with this issue? If they have, what methods have they used to get there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Skills and Apprenticeship Landscape in Ireland: Institute of Physics (11 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I thank Ms Longmuir.

Seanad: Control of Exports Bill 2023: Second Stage (3 Oct 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State.I commend him and his Department on their work in bringing forth this Bill. Often the transposition of European law into Irish law can take many years. I am sure all Members have seen legislation brought in to transpose directives made six or seven years previously. With this legislation, we are not transposing the directive but are giving full effect to an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Sports Facilities (28 Sep 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, to discuss this matter in light of the importance of this project to Galway, the standard of facilities available and the impact it will have on the local economy. As he is aware, this is an important project not just for Connacht Rugby and its supporters but also for the local economy in Galway and regionally for the west. As he will be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Sports Facilities (28 Sep 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Minister of State for his detailed response, which has given clarity on the timeframe involved. The support of the Department is essential for the completion of the project and I welcome the Minister of State's comments in that regard. As I outlined, it is essential not only for Connacht Rugby, its staff and supporters, but also for Galway. The Minister of State has brought...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: SME Energy and Carbon Demands, Green Initiatives and Technology: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I thank our guests for taking the time to attend. It is clear from the opening statements that a lot of good work is happening in most areas. I want to make a couple of points and ask a couple of questions. Mr. Magee highlighted that it is a challenge for LEOs to ensure sustainability remains at the forefront of SMEs’ priorities. How much of a difference is there in the different...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: SME Energy and Carbon Demands, Green Initiatives and Technology: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Ollie Crowe: To follow on from Senator Garvey, do the witnesses believe there should be more uptake on it?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: SME Energy and Carbon Demands, Green Initiatives and Technology: Discussion (27 Sep 2023)

Ollie Crowe: Mr. Clancy highlighted that significant funding is available for SMEs from Enterprise Ireland under the green transition fund. As we are aware, that fund was launched a little over a year ago, so it is still relatively early. Can Mr. Clancy provide additional details on the interest from SMEs and the funding that has been distributed or is in the course of being distributed?

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Inclusion of Apprentices) Bill 2023: Second Stage (3 May 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: - "the Bill be read a second time this day twelve months, to allow for further consideration of the Bill." I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, to the House. As Members will be aware, there are existing industrial relations structures for the negotiation of apprenticeship rates. When the...

Seanad: Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023: Motion (27 Apr 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Richmond, and thank him for his time at the Oireachtas meeting yesterday and in the Chamber today. As has been outlined by most Senators, including Senator Ahearn, it is very positive to see collective bargaining continuing to work in the construction sector. We all need the sector to be as healthy as possible, given our reliance on it to face some of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2023)

Ollie Crowe: I thank the Cathaoirleach and I also welcome the ladies, who are from mighty hurling country in Thurles. I first wish to comment on and welcome the housing announcement yesterday by the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, and the Government. This represents a €1 billion increase in funding to build more social, affordable and sustainable homes and to enable more people to own their own...

Seanad: Public Water Connection Charges: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

Ollie Crowe: My colleague Senator Fitzpatrick has outlined our position. I have a couple of queries. I commend Senator Garvey and her colleagues on bringing the motion forward. I think all Members across the House welcome it. We need to expand the scheme as quickly as possible. I am familiar with the area around Milltown, County Galway. The reaction to this measure from people there has been...