Results 121-140 of 486 for long speaker:Pat Gallagher

Order of Business (4 Jul 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy is here a long time and he knows he is not entitled to come in a second time. I call Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...the advice I gave at the commencement of the debate that it is important to be mindful of the principle of the separation of powers when debating matters relating to the Judiciary. It is a long-standing rule in the House and I know that all Members will be measured in their contributions.

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Order for Second Stage. (27 Jun 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...of powers. Members of the Judiciary are independent in the performance of their duties by virtue of the Constitution and it is not in order to comment on or criticise them in any way. This is a long-standing rule of the House and I therefore request all Members who are contributing to the debate to be measured in their contributions and to uphold the principle of mutual respect between...

Topical Issue Matters (27 Jun 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...over additional nursing home charges under the fair deal scheme; (19) Deputy Mick Wallace - to discuss why the planned emergency reception and orientation centre for Syrian refugees at Rosslare Strand is no longer going ahead; (20) Deputy Mary Butler - the financial situation of St. Carthage's rest home, Lismore, County Waterford, with 37 residents; (21) Deputy Pat Buckley - distances...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Minister has been here a long time and knows that all his comments should be addressed through the Chair.

Commission of Investigation (National Asset Management Agency) Order 2017: Motion (23 May 2017)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy is here a long time and has considerable experience. He should refrain from making comments about the judge.

Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Apr 2017)

Pat Gallagher: No, it is a long-standing practice. When I was here many years ago it was the same.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (11 Apr 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 633. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase funding for hospitals (details supplied) in County Donegal; his plans to maintain long-term bed capacity at all three community hospitals in view of recent confirmation by a Minister of State (details supplied) following their meeting on the matter; if he will provide a timeline and timeframe for this and confirm the policy change by...

Direct Provision: Statements (30 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: It only happens in the event of a motion. It is long-standing practice.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Constitutional Convention Recommendations (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: We will try. The answer from the Taoiseach is short. It is not a long reply.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Government-Church Dialogue (28 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: We have 24 minutes left for the next two batches of questions. The Taoiseach's reply to the next grouping is a long one, so he might tailor it.

Other Questions: Renewable Energy Projects (21 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: I remind the House that we have fewer than five minutes left. Next is a grouping of three questions. The Minister has prepared a long reply and the two Deputies concerned will be entitled to supplementary questions. I will give the Minister two minutes and he should get through his answer as fast as possible, but it is a long response and I might have to cut him short.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Long-Term Illness Scheme Eligibility (2 Mar 2017)

Pat Gallagher: 243. To ask the Minister for Health to outline his plans to extend the long-term illness scheme to include those persons who currently suffer from Crohn’s disease and asthma, in view of the fact that currently they are not covered by this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ..., I wish to point out that all Members would have received an e-mail yesterday from the Ceann Comhairle indicating that it will be questions on promised legislation and not statements. I have a long list of 14 Members after the leaders and I will be trying to accommodate everybody in only 15 minutes. Please set an example. If there are short, crisp questions and answers, we might be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Funding (21 Feb 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...for Health his plans to increase funding for St. Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, Lifford Community Hospital and Ramelton Community Hospital in County Donegal; his further plans to maintain long-term bed capacity at all three hospitals in view of a recent confirmation by a Minister of State following a meeting with him; if he will provide a timeframe for same; and if he will make a...

Topical Issue Matters (14 Feb 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...- the Daft.iereport on rent increases; (14) Deputies Kevin O'Keeffe and Mick Wallace - the closure of Harold's Cross greyhound track; (15) Deputy Gino Kenny - the exclusion of those aged over 16 from mental health long-term illness schemes; (16) Deputy Billy Kelleher - the need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the provision of Freestyle Libre under the long-term illness...

Topical Issue Matters (31 Jan 2017)

Pat Gallagher: ...in processing GLAS payments; (26) Deputy Pat Buckley - implementation of recommendations from the CFRAM report on flooding; (27) Deputy Billy Kelleher - the provision of Freestyle Libre under the long-term illness scheme; (28) Deputy John Brady - the planned downgrade of Irish Rail services across the State; and (29) Deputy Martin Heydon - the need for improved facilities at Curragh...

Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2016)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Mattie McGrath, as a long-time Member, knows that he must discuss the terms of the amendment.

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Dec 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...that voting had to take place a few days beforehand. The existing practice of voting early on the islands is totally outdated and dates from a time when we did not have the transport options that are available now - be it a helicopter to Tory or ferries to Arranmore and the other islands. We have moved on. The system of voting to which I refer has been in place since the time when there...

Topical Issue Matters (29 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...facilities and the availability of theatres at Temple Street Children's University Hospital; (5) Deputy Marc MacSharry - the HSE's position on the exclusion of the orkambi drug from the long-term illness scheme for cystic fibrosis sufferers; (6) Deputies Brendan Griffin and Billy Kelleher - the delays in gynaecological services at Cork University Maternity Hospital; (7) Deputy Jonathan...