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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Enterprise Centres (15 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Cathaoirleach and welcome the Minister of State here today to discuss this important issue. I speak on behalf of the board of Cluain Training and Enterprise Centre in Clonmel which is located across from the courthouse in Nelson Street. The Cluain Training and Enterprise Centre provides specialist training supports and employment services for adults with mental health needs,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Enterprise Centres (15 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for that very positive reply. I look forward to seeing the outcome in the coming weeks and I hope we will be able to give good news to those in this facility. I note that the reply refers to a place of hope, opportunity and real transformation. For those who have issues, it gives them an opportunity to get up in the morning. It gives them a sense of purpose,...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements (10 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and compliment him on the work he has achieved to date. He has hit the ground running. As spokesperson on transport, I look forward to working with him on several issues which he is aware of in Tipperary. As an island nation with a dispersed population and an open economy, good connectivity is essential to foster continued economic growth for...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the postmasters. It was great to meet them earlier. I understand the urgency that is required around the funding. I support everything that has been said by my colleagues. I am from Tipperary South, which has been hit by a number of these closures. We can see the decimation of our villages and communities because the post offices are gone. People do not appreciate them until...

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Post Office Network: Statements (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Does ALONE know the status of the commitment to implement benchmarking of the State pension as committed to in the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025? I thank Ms Tighe for coming here today and speaking from the heart. It had an impact on all of us. I wish her the best of health in the future. It is good to see she is recovering. It is not an easy situation; it is quite difficult....

Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development: Engagement on Matters Relating to Pre-Budget Submissions: Discussion (9 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: How does ALONE think the drop in home ownership will impact the sustainability of the State pension in future years?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I ask that the Minister for education, Deputy McEntee, come before the Seanad to address the issues of class sizes and the capitation grant. We have heard from Irish National Teachers Organisation, INTO, and principals are frustrated in numerous schools in my constituency with regard to having an update on this. They need proper investment. They are underfunded and operational costs have...

Seanad: Balanced Regional Development: Statements (17 Jun 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive report. It is great to hear about the different developments. The 2022 census shows, for the first time, population growth throughout all counties. The number of people in employment has increased across the country. This growth comes with both challenges and opportunities. The Government is committed to balanced regional development. We...

Seanad: Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill 2025: Second Stage (28 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: We will suspend the House as a vote has been called in the Dáil and the Minister of State has to leave. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on Transport: National Transport Authority: Engagement (28 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the witnesses for their presentation. My issue is with the Local Link service in Tipperary South. Services have increased in the north and south of the county. I acknowledge the great work of Local Link and the its value to so many people. It is a lifeline. However, we do have a number of villages that do not have any services. They do not have door-to-door services or any...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State for joining us. This is an issue in Tipperary South and we all know that we are currently in a housing shortage nationwide. It is something that is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, however, we seem to have a number of challenges that are hindering the progress of housing, such as the reason for this Commencement matter. In Tipperary South, there is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Water Supply (22 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I thank the Minister of State. It is great to hear he has had talks with Uisce Éireann in recent weeks. I understand, like any agency, that it has its own challenges and it has a number of concerns. To make progress, however, we have to make changes. Uisce Éireann has to listen to the developers, councils, Ministers and Government about what is going on. If it is not going to...

Seanad: Driving Test Waiting Times: Statements (20 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: As the Fianna Fáil spokesperson for transport and as a member of the transport committee, I welcome the Minister of State. I will not to reiterate what my colleagues have said. We all know the figures and the statistics, which are there for everybody to see. There are a number of concerns. I acknowledge the proactive work of the Minister of State, Deputy Canney, in addressing this...

Seanad: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Statements (15 May 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State. As my colleagues said, it is great to see a Minister who increases a budget by so much year on year. I have experience working with the Minister of State on a number of projects in Tipperary South and have seen what she has delivered there in respect of the crisis house and Jigsaw to name a few organisations, as well as in the neighbouring counties. We...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: Before we commence, I welcome Kai Guerin, who is here on work experience with Senator Teresa Costello. I hope she does not work you too hard. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters: Senator Tom Clonan - the need for the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to make a statement on the implementation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (29 Apr 2025)

Imelda Goldsboro: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Grealish.