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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the progress on development at St. Teresa's Special School, Ballinasloe, County Galway. I have also received notice from Senator Róisín Garvey of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House and invite Senator Eugene Murphy to raise the first Commencement matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the schoolchildren in the Gallery, who are accompanied by our colleague, Senator O'Loughlin, who is the leader of the Council of Europe delegation from Ireland.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my pleasure to take this opportunity recognise the national day of Croatia. It is a very important day for Ireland and Croatia. I welcome the Croatian ambassador to the House. Every May, Croatia celebrates its national day, Statehood Day, commemorating when the first multi-party parliament was constituted in 1990. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the international...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to interrupt proceedings for a moment to welcome to the Visitors Gallery 11-year-old Cara Darmody, who is sitting the junior certificate maths paper next month to raise awareness for autism. She is here with her parents, Mark and Noelle Darmody, who are guests of Senator Ahearn. They are most welcome. I call on Senator Black.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We join Senator Wilson in his remarks about Georgia. Indeed, the Georgian ambassador to Ireland is very popular and I am sure the Cathaoirleach will facilitate the recognition of the anniversary on another occasion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Horkan for his impeccable timing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We will take Senator Lombard, who has been waiting for a long time, followed by Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator very much and I thank him for his patience earlier. It is my great pleasure, before I call Senator Kyne who is waiting patiently, to welcome Senator Carrigy’s local school to the Gallery. It is a proud day for them and for him and I know that Senator Carrigy will welcome them further later. It is great to have them and their teachers in the Gallery.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Go raibh míle maith ag an Seanadóir and indeed I have very warm and long-standing associations with Clifden.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We echo all of those sentiments and I had the privilege and great experience one time of doing research on General Seán Mac Eoin who I know everyone in Ballinalee is very proud of. There is a monument to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: At that speed for a result, it is obvious that everybody should make their representations through the Senator. After such a morning of positivity, it is my pleasure to call on the Leader.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 183a, 187a and 192a are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does Senator Higgins wish to press the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is the Senator withdrawing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 184 is being taken on its own.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We will come to amendment No. 185 next.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The same principle, yes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters: Progressing Disability Services: Discussion (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Sorry, we are not laughing.