Results 141-160 of 486 for long speaker:Pat Gallagher

Topical Issue Matters (23 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...Frank O'Rourke - difficulties with the tender process for book suppliers to public libraries; (5) Deputies Brendan Griffin, Anne Rabbitte - the inclusion of the orkambi and kalydeco drugs on the long-term illness scheme for cystic fybrosis sufferers; (6) Deputy Eugene Murphy - the need for a safety review of the N5 route from Tarmonbarry to Ballaghaderreen; (7) Deputies Jim O'Callaghan and...

Topical Issue Matters (22 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...behavioural conditions; (5) Deputy Bobby Aylward - publication of the school transport review; (6) Deputies Brendan Griffin and Anne Rabbitte - inclusion of the Orkambi and Kalydeco drugs in the long-term illness scheme; (7) Deputy Thomas Pringle - the impact of the Barlow judgment on fishing by Northern Ireland vessels in Irish waters; (8) Deputies Margaret Murphy O'Mahony,...

Topical Issue Matters (15 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Gino Kenny - compassionate access to cannabis based medicines for certain conditions; (2) Deputy Brendan Griffin - the inclusion of the Orkambi drug on the long-term illness scheme; (3) Deputy Maurice Quinlivan - difficulties in the accident and emergency department in University Hospital Limerick in Dooradoyle; (4) Deputy Pat Casey - the sale of...

Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...be considered by the Government in the context of the next budget. I cannot understand, nor can most Deputies, why it takes at least 18 weeks to process an application for carer's allowance. Some applications may take longer to process if additional information is required, but if all of the boxes are ticked, applications should not take that long to process. I hope my contribution...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (8 Nov 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...maritime states in the European Union and not just us.I have attended Council meetings when I had to fly to London in advance to secure the support of the ad hocarrangement that was there for a long time, The Hague Preferences. The British always supported us. It may have been in their interest but it was more in our interest. I do not know what will happen. I am glad that the...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Pat Gallagher: -----I refer him to the fact that all Members will be aware of the long-standing ruling of the House that decisions of a court cannot be subjected to review or discussion in the Dáil. I am not pre-empting what the Deputy will say but I feel I should say that. The ruling is particularly important where an appeal may be pending. I request the Deputy to exercise discretion when making...

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Pat Gallagher: -----rather than a specific case because it could well be sub judiceif there is an appeal pending. I therefore ask him to observe long-standing traditions of this House, otherwise he cannot be allowed to continue.

Leaders' Questions (25 Oct 2016)

Pat Gallagher: He cannot do this. He cannot change unilaterally the long-standing tradition of this House-----

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Stations (5 Oct 2016)

Pat Gallagher: 93. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to provide a new Garda station for Donegal town, as the present station is in need of replacement and plans for a new station have been long promised; if a site has been identified; if plans have been agreed and drawn up regarding this new facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28911/16]

Topical Issue Debate: Cereal Sector (28 Sep 2016)

Pat Gallagher: I am informed that the Minister may arrive in two minutes. Deputies Anne Rabbitte and Michael Fitzmaurice have been waiting for a long time. I propose that we suspend proceedings if the Minister has not arrived in two minutes.

Report of Sub-Committee on Dáil Reform: Motion (Resumed) (19 May 2016)

Pat Gallagher: ...report. I was first elected to the House in 1981. Only three Members of the class of 1981 are still in the House, with the Taoiseach having been a Member of the class of 1975. We have come a long way since, but we have come further in the past few weeks than we did in the past few decades. Back then we had to walk through the lobbies for every vote, as we did not have the electronic...

Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ...in the sale of non-alcoholic goods would be required to comply with the provision. I accept, however, that the problem would only arise if the legislation were enacted as presented. This is no longer the case, thanks to the pragmatic approach taken by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Dermot Ahern. The vast majority of retailers do not want to make a profit from...

Fishing Industry: Motion (1 Jul 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate. I have been in the House for a long time and this may be the first occasion on which fisheries issues have been dealt with by way of Private Members' business. This is an indication of the seriousness of the position. Over many years since 1973, and since 1983 in particular, difficulties have been experienced on a continual basis....

Fishing Industry: Statements (19 Jun 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ..., and made themselves fully au fait with the difficulties. The fact that they met in Athlone for nine hours demonstrates how seriously both sides view the situation. I would like to talk about the long-term future of the industry. However, we do not have time for that today, nor does the industry have time. If we do not overcome the short-term issues we will not need to think about the...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (17 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ...minerals from natural food sources. However, excessive intake of vitamins and minerals from supplements and fortified food sources can be a cause for concern if consumed in large quantities over a long period. Examples of known adverse effects associated with over-consumption of some commonly taken vitamins and/or minerals include: reduction in iron absorption as a result of ingesting...

Hospitals Building Programme. (9 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ...significant additional resources have been provided to address the problems which manifest in emergency departments. Among the developments which have taken place are additional public and private long-stay beds, additional home care packages and home help hours, major capital developments in emergency departments, the provision of acute medical assessment units and community intervention...

Schools Building Projects. (9 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ..., the school has applied for an extension and the project has been assigned a band 2 rating. A schedule of overall accommodation has been agreed with the board of management to cater for the long-term enrolment of 850 pupils, given an expansion in that region. The next step is the appointment of a design team to commence architectural planning. This will be considered in the context of...

Hospital Services. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Among the developments which have taken place are additional public and private long-stay beds, additional home care packages and home-help hours.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ...economic growth on the island. It has encouraged contact, dialogue and reconciliation between Nationalists and Unionists in Northern Ireland and on both sides of the Border, and has gone a long way to achieving the objectives set out by those responsible for the International Fund for Ireland and of course the European Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. It is important to remember...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme (21 Feb 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ...screening units which will provide free breast screening services to women in the western and southern regions of the country. The new purpose built static unit for the western region is located alongside the campus of the University College Hospital Galway. Screening commenced from the unit in early December and to date the service has been extended to women based in Counties Galway and...