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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Monetary Policy: Exchange of Views with Mr. Mario Draghi (8 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: Mr. Draghi is very welcome. I thank him, and the EU, in a general way for his support during the Brexit negotiations. I ask him to excuse me as I have to leave shortly to attend a vote in the Chamber but I want to ask a question which other members have put to him and bring the argument beyond what he said in his reply. It refers to the reason we cannot access lower interest rates in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Monetary Policy: Exchange of Views with Mr. Mario Draghi (8 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: It relates to small and medium enterprise, SME, or business borrowers and mortgage holders and if they can access the lower rates available in the rest of Europe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Monetary Policy: Exchange of Views with Mr. Mario Draghi (8 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I apologise but is there any specific action we can take here through our Government or which the European Union can take to help address this immediately?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Monetary Policy: Exchange of Views with Mr. Mario Draghi (8 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: Is there any specific action that Mr. Draghi recommends?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: European Monetary Policy: Exchange of Views with Mr. Mario Draghi (8 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I thank Mr. Draghi. I apologise for having to leave.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: Is the cost of accommodation and training deducted from the worker's wages?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I thank Dr. Rigney for his presentation. There is a suggestion this is being used to depress wages. The meat industry has been mentioned. At what level of wage does Dr. Rigney believe it becomes attractive? There is a problem with the numbers in that area. Certainly, there is a need for this policy. It is a useful and essential policy instrument in a rapidly changing world in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Ireland's Skills Needs: Discussion (13 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: From memory, according to the most recent census, one in five people in Dublin is not native Irish. I absolutely agree with Dr. Rigney's contention that people must be allowed room to make mistakes or they will not innovate. It is a case of nothing ventured nothing gained. I indicated earlier I would have to leave before 5 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I want to address the matter of obesity. We need to remind ourselves that the biggest challenge facing our health services, not just in this country but across the western world, are non-communicable diseases. They are not infections. Obesity is an ever-increasing problem with our children now becoming obese and overweight. It is very hard if a child is obese for him or her to lose that...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: To respond to the previous contribution, the Government, specifically the Taoiseach and Tánaiste, have been very low key about this, and purposely so, to allow room and space for those who have difficult decisions ahead of them. I welcome the British Cabinet's decision but I fully realise the difficulties that lie ahead. I had a short meeting this morning with the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: He is the worst offender in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I will try to keep my comments short and succinct and I hope without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: Indeed. I remind the Senator from Roscommon that the Government made a very strong bid, led by Hugo MacNeill and others, for the World Cup and was in the last three but did not succeed on this occasion. I congratulate the Irish Rugby and Football Union, IRFU, and the Irish rugby team on their fantastic win the other night. They have lifted the nation. Referenda are the right of the people...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I missed that because, thankfully, the acoustics here are not as good as they might be. Balbriggan is a town of 25,000 people that has wonderful natural amenities and a public consultation will be launched next Monday in respect of a regeneration programme to which the public is invited. The plan is to spend over €22 million. It is an opportunity for the people of Balbriggan to have...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: Hear, hear.

Seanad: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (21 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (21 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister to the House and I also welcome the Bill. The Bill is an important part of preparing for Brexit and Brexit-proofing arrangements for businesses, which will face challenges. As the Minister knows better than most, SMEs are critical to our economy. They are the beating heart of the economy and of communities. They are working in an ever-changing, rapidly moving market...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Nov 2018)

James Reilly: He is not in court now.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

James Reilly: I commend Senator Noone for all the work she did on a very difficult issue in committee. I do not wish to delay the passage of this Bill by as much as five minutes if I can help it. Every day, eight women travel from this country and another three take medicine acquired over the Internet and they do so without the support they deserve and need and that we are obliged to give. The Irish...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2018)

James Reilly: I had not intended speaking on this issue but it is very important. I have listened very carefully to what Senator Ruane had to say. There are difficult cases which she has described and which no doctor would be happy about if they were not accommodated. However, I have also heard the Minister's response, which makes it very clear that if, in the doctor's opinion, this represents a serious...