Results 2,961-2,980 of 5,184 for speaker:Joe O'Reilly
- Seanad: Traveller Accommodation: Statements (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and applaud the energy and commitment he is bringing to this very important issue. I acknowledge the presence and extraordinary contribution of Senator Flynn and its authenticity by virtue of her ethnicity. It is great that she is here. I also acknowledge the contributions of my colleagues here. During my many years in local government, one of the greatest...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: Senator Boyhan has two minutes.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: He can avail of them; they are available.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can resume speaking on the next day.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can continue on the next occasion.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: As 90 minutes has now elapsed, the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the Order of the House today. I am sure the remainder of the debate will be scheduled by the Leader for another day, and Senator Boyhan is in possession on that occasion.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: Yes.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs (12 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I join colleagues and the Minister in expressing our condolences to the Palestinian people on the death of Saeb Erekat. It is an appropriate thing to do in the case of a man of peace. It is interesting that many emigrants abroad look to our embassies as a safe haven or a refuge in the worst of times and it is great we were able to give assistance...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from the Senator Garret Ahearn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the roll out of the national smart metering programme. I have also received notice from Senator McGahon of the following matter: The...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Smart Metering Programme (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I wish to express my sympathy and the sympathy of the House to you, Senator McGahon, on your family bereavement in recent days.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator McGahon for his very elegant timing. I call the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Youth Services (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, an Teachta O'Gorman.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire ar maidin. Gabhaim mo chomhghairdeas leis as ucht a bheith tofa mar Aire Talmhaíochta, Bia agus Mara agus guím ádh air sa jab sin.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Military Service at Jadotville in 1961: Statements (11 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister and I acknowledge his real engagement on this matter. Given the shortness of the available time I will quote Commandant Quinlan, who ruefully stated that if one had men killed, it may be seen as victory, but if one saves those men in a good defence, it is a defeat. There is context in that interpretation. I welcome that the commission has been set up and I hope it...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Restrictions (10 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this important matter for rural Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Malcolm Noonan, to the House. We attended a similar virtual event recently and although the circumstances were difficult on the evening in question, we got through it. The Covid-19 virus and the various regulations contained in the plan for living with Covid-19 have...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Restrictions (10 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his response. I join with him in acknowledging the success and sacrifice made by people to achieve success over the coronavirus, which is admirable. Among that cohort of people engaged in achieving that success are the people who do the shooting in question and the country sports that I have set out. Originally I made the point that if level 5 were to...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (10 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House and congratulate her on her recent appointment.
- Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (6 Nov 2020)
Joe O'Reilly: I move: That the third report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.