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Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: I have listened with interest to Senator Nash's contribution. We all share his concern about what happened to the workers at Clerys and the unscrupulous and cynical manner in which the law was used to - let us call a spade a spade - deprive workers of their rights and a natural expectation, having given a life service to a company such as Clerys, which was iconic in Dublin, that their future...

Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: That is unworthy of the Senator.

Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: I have never heard so much agreeability before in my life.

Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (12 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: Was Senator Norris here for the question?

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: Hear, hear.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with former Taoiseach, Mr. John Bruton (27 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome Mr. Bruton who, as others have pointed out, has huge experience. I thank him for all his service to the country in all of the different roles that he has played, and indeed his service to the EU when he was ambassador to the US. He mentioned competitiveness. It is really important that we discuss that a bit further and address the issues that are affecting our competitiveness....

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with former Minister, Mr. Dermot Ahern (27 Apr 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome Mr. Ahern and thank him for his presentation. Obviously, we are all very appreciative of his attendance here because he has particular knowledge nationally, internationally and locally and has highlighted many of the practical local issues people will face on a day-to-day basis. These issues must be dealt with. One thing nobody wants to see return to the Border area is smuggling...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Rural Development Policy (9 May 2017)

James Reilly: I, too, welcome the Minister. I come from a rural part of Fingal which has a large rural catchment area which includes the villages of Ballyboughal, Naul, Oldtown, Garristown, Rolestown, Corduff, Lusk and Walshestown, as well as other rural areas near the towns of Skerries, Rush, Swords and Balbriggan. A recent European Court of Justice ruling appears to affect the right to planning...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Rural Development Policy (9 May 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister for his reply and for his genuine and committed approach to the housing situation we find ourselves in. I certainly do not wish to promote a free for all. We do not want ribbon development all over Fingal or the rest of the country with the demand for services to follow, and we do not want to see scenic areas ruined. There is, however, a big problem which has created a...

Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (9 May 2017)

James Reilly: Pyjamas are important.

Seanad: Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (9 May 2017)

James Reilly: I thought it had to do with crossing time zones in your pyjamas, old chap.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Banded Hours Contract Bill 2016: Discussion (Resumed) (9 May 2017)

James Reilly: I apologise. I have to go to the Seanad. We have the Companies (Accounting) Bill 2016. I thank the witnesses for their presentation.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

James Reilly: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 May 2017)

James Reilly: Earlier today the Cathaoirleach and many other Senators were present during the planting of a tree of hope for those who have lost loved ones through suicide and those who have mental health issues. I mention this because the most common cause of death for people who are higher functioning on the autistic spectrum is suicide. In that context, I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: First Stage (10 May 2017)

James Reilly: I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the development and implementation of a cross-departmental multi-agency Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategy and to provide for related matters.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: First Stage (10 May 2017)

James Reilly: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Facilities Provision (16 May 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for taking this matter himself. I begin by quoting from a submission from Lusk Community 2020 Sports Club Committee to the Fingal County Council open space strategy:The Lusk Community 2020 Sports Plan is developed on the basis of ... Community participation in line with Government strategies ... Recreational Hub development in line with the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Sports Facilities Provision (16 May 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister for his response. I welcome his acknowledgement that the Lusk 2020 plan aims to foster an integrated approach to developing sports and physical recreation facilities and that this is the Government's aim. I welcome the Government's commitment to sport and the grants that have been allocated in recent years. I welcome that the Minister said that it is pleasing that the...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Second Stage (17 May 2017)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House and thank him for appearing in person for the Second Stage debate. I also thank Senators from all parties and none who indicated support for the Bill, which is much appreciated. I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Finian McGrath, for his...