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Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Seanad committee and its Chair, Senator Richmond, for all the work it has done on this issue. Echoing what Senator Buttimer had to say, the Government has done a considerable amount of work on this issue. Lest Senator Paul Daly be under any illusion otherwise, it is reflected in the communications from both Europe regarding Brexit and the letter from the British Prime Minister,...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 1:In page 4, line 33, to delete “team of medical professionals comprising” and substitute “cross-functional team of medical professionals comprising for example”. I have tabled amendment No. 1 to make it very clear the list of professionals to be involved is not exclusive. I hope Members will agree to making it as inclusive as possible,...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Senators for their comments and their support. I will answer the question on amendment No. 1 and the term “team of medical professionals comprising” being changed to “cross-functional team of medical professionals comprising for example”. There are extra words in there. The term "cross-functional" would be much more inclusive of many other people who...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 2:In page 5, to delete lines 3 and 4 and substitute the following:“(v) a behavioural therapist, (vi) where indicated, a social worker, and (vii) other professionals as may be deemed appropriate,”.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 3:In page 5, line 7, to delete “annual” and substitute “at least annually”.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 4:In page 5, line 21, to delete “of care”.

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 5:In page 6, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following:“(3) The Autism Spectrum Disorder Strategy shall include a costed implementation plan which may be incremental.”. The inclusion of "costed implementation plan" makes it much more real and more palpable to people that this will be done and that it will be properly costed. It does not necessarily...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: There is nothing to stop the Minister from giving an annual report. There is nothing to stop anyone from the floor of either House seeking an annual report or an update. I did think long and hard about not putting that provision in, but having had the experience of being a Minister I wanted to avoid three of the 12 months being taken up by the Department in the preparation of a report for...

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 6:In page 6, line 4, after "Strategy" to insert ", in consultation with other relevant Government Departments".

Seanad: Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister for his comments. I was particularly happy to hear him use the words “evolving need”. There is no doubt that this situation is dynamic and that, as time passes, real change will be needed. The implementation strategy should be capable of addressing it. I argue that costs do not apply to the Bill but will apply to the national strategy when it is...

Seanad: Equality of Access to Education: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: Senator Murnane O'Connor made a very good contribution because she highlighted many of the issues that cause difficulty for people. Even with free education people struggle to meet the costs of travel and accommodation. It is very difficult to get accommodation in the larger urban conurbations, which is where all of our universities are located. I will start at the beginning and touch on...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I want to raise an issue which has been brought to my attention by a number of councillors, including Councillor Tom O'Leary in Fingal. The issue is that of the deprivation index, the manner in which it is put together and the assessments which flow from it in terms of the needs of communities. This is very important because it impacts on funding for a range of areas, including...

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I congratulate the Minister on his appointment and I wish him well in this new and important Department. I was glad to hear other Senators, including Senator McFadden, make the point that community development relates not only to rural communities but all communities across Ireland. One might wonder why a Senator from Dublin would want to speak about rural communities but there is huge...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I commend Senator Butler for raising the issue he raised and for the challenge he met so supremely well. I also commend Dr. Velma Harkins who conducted a study that shows comprehensively that 80% of complications from diabetes can be prevented if it is managed on a regular basis in general practice. This will require funding. It is a great testament to a long piece of research that shows...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Cathaoirleach and his staff, the Clerk of the Seanad and the Clerk Assistant of the Seanad, for all the help they have given us over the past year. We look forward to our new home in the autumn. I also join in congratulating Commissioner Hogan on his award from Austria. Like other speakers, I wish to refer to the new census figures. It would be useful if the Minister for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: I support the Chairman's comments.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: This committee has always sought both sides of every story. To echo Mr. Boyle's own words, I am disappointed by his comments, while he might have his own disappointments. I do not think his language furthers his cause. I want to deal with the issue because it is hugely important to us as a nation. Allegations have been made of extensive mistreatment and abuse of people within an...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: In respect of the previous speaker's points, I am sure he would not wish the Government to fail to promote discussion and debate on many of these issues. I wish to raise with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the public transport system in north Dublin and the planned electrification of the line down to Balbriggan and on to Drogheda. The growth of population in this corridor has...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: There is much more to be embarrassed about than that.

Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister to the House and our new surroundings. I would agree with some of what the previous speaker said but I could not possibly agree with much of it. Fine Gael is a broad church and there are centrists in the party. It is also the party of the just society. Senator Norris may laugh-----