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Seanad: Withdrawal Agreement Between the United Kingdom and the European Union: Motion (23 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset I welcome my colleague and friend, the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. I congratulate him on his elevation and wish him well in the Ministry. I know from his radio interviews that he has a very high level of competence, which, no doubt, will reflect itself in this Department also. One of the great problems in recent months has been that the entire Brexit debate has been...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Unaccompanied Minors and Separated Children (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister. The Senator has one minute.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator has five minutes.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Before I call our next speaker, Senator Seery Kearney, I point out that the Minister will be coming back in at ten minutes to 2 p.m. We will find it difficult to include all Members so if they could consider sharing or shortening their speeches, please. There are more people offering than time available in five-minute slots. A Senator has also left the House who indicated his wish to speak...

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Senator Mullen who has five minutes.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Mullen. There is a queue of people trying to get in.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ahearn for his generosity with time which allows us to facilitate the three remaining speakers. I understand Senator Carrigy will be sharing time with Senator Cummins.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Cummins. He managed brevity with no ambiguity. The Minister of State has generously ceded some time to Senator Lombard, who has a few minutes.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his brevity. We are trying to be inclusive but many people are offering. Before I call the Minister of State, I warmly congratulate him on his appointment. I am delighted to do so. I shared radio studios with the Minister of State several times and found him to be a gentleman. I wish him well. I apologise that he was held up.

Seanad: Safe Reopening of Tertiary Sector and Key Priorities for Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you very much. A colleague had indicated that they wanted to come in. I point out that by order of the House, nobody can come in after the Minister responds to statements. I humbly suggest that colleague write to the Minister. I am sure there will be no difficulty with getting an answer. That concludes statements.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Dooley for his co-operation. We might get everybody in, at a push, but we have a good few offering yet. I call Senator Ahearn.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: There are two speakers left and I will give them an Irish minute each, with the co-operation of the Minister. I call Senator Lombard.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We will, appropriately, offer the last word to Senator Murphy, who earlier chaired a portion of the debate.

Seanad: School Transport, Leaving Certificate 2020 and Reopening of Schools: Statements (24 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank all Senators for their co-operation. I will now call the Minister. I congratulate her on her appointment and the successful opening of the schools.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (25 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I, too, welcome the Minister of State to the House and congratulate him on his appointment. It is great to have a former Senator, with whom I had the pleasure of sitting in this House, back in the Seanad as a Minister of State.

Seanad: Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (25 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I move: That the First Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 1 in the names of Senators Norris and Craughwell and amendment No. 2 in the names of Senators Higgins and Boyhan are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I will absolutely bear the Senator's comments in mind. The Senator is aware that, normally, only the movers of an amendment are informed if their amendment is ruled out of order. That is normal practice. I have heard the comments that the Senator has made.

Seanad: Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I will take the movers of amendment No. 2 first and then Senator McDowell.