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Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Jan 2019)

James Reilly: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I thank the witnesses because their explanations have clarified a number of issues for me, particularly Ms Collins who pointed out the trial ended in 2012 and many of these changes have taken place since then. Obviously, we want Mr. Drennan to come before the committee to explain what has gone on. It was important that we spoke to the Department about the Bill before this happens. Is it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: They will not be public servants, they will be civil servants.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (5 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: It is a slightly different relationship because HSE staff are public servants.

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I move amendment No. 79: In page 46, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: “Amendment of Schedule 3 of Principal Act 35. The table to Schedule 3 of the Principal Act is amended by the insertion of the following: “ 10A. Universities Act 1997 New Section 52A Insert the following new section after section 52:‘Title of...

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for her comments. I want to use the opportunity to briefly respond to some of the comments made by Senator Gavan, not that I am specifically directing them at him because I know it is his party's position. First, I would put it to him that RCSI already has university status outside the country so this amendment has no bearing on that. Second, I would echo...

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Yes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Just like the Senator's party.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I want to raise a very important issue which affects the entire north of Dublin city and county, namely, metro north. On Thursday Fingal County Council will present details of four master plans for Swords, involving 67 ha of land, 218,000 sq. m of commercial space, and 55 acres of office space in buildings four, five, six and seven storeys high. Some 18,000 jobs will eventually be created...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Lest there be any accusations of a conflict of interest, I wish to state at the outset that, as a practising GP, I see many people who are injured in road traffic and other accidents. I remind the House that pain is subjective and very difficult to assess objectively, although we can assess loss of function. It is a complex area. I am very pleased Senator Ó Céidigh was here to...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Second Stage (12 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Loneliness Task Force Report: Statements (13 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I was preparing a long speech so I suppose it is just as well. I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank my good colleague, Senator Swanick, for bringing this report before us. I am always struck by this issue. One of the most telling and poignant advertisements I have ever seen on a billboard was one pointing out that old age is not a problem, but that loneliness is. The...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: This is a very important Bill. I wish to take this opportunity to raise a number of issues that have come to my attention in recent weeks, one of which is the large numbers of individuals and small businesses that can no longer get insurance. I am aware of one individual who has been insured for 30 years. He has a number of shops but he was the subject of three claims in the past three...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I apologise, I had to go for a vote and thereafter to deal with the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. Forgive me if some of these questions have already been asked and I will afford Mr. Drennan the same courtesy that Senator Humphreys did. I can read the record if Mr. Drennan directs me to. There was mention of new staff and recommendations around gardaí...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I will bank a few quick questions. What does Mr. Drennan think was the major thing the office could have done differently in the Seán FitzPatrick trial? I acknowledge that he has outlined how successful the office has been in many other prosecutions. Does Mr. Drennan believe that the changes required to successfully prosecute major cases, like those relating to Anglo Irish Bank, are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Okay. With that in mind, I hope that, having read the document, we will have the pleasure of Mr Drennan's company again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: No, I have been listening for a long time, for the last hour, and I have lots of questions. I thank the witnesses very much for coming in and I mean that genuinely. They have explained a lot of stuff that would not necessarily have been obvious to us. That is the first thing to say. A number of issues arise. I share Senator Humphreys's concern around management companies. Has the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: Good. Much of what was referred to a few moments ago is still problematic in the city. There is an expert sitting behind us. That is very much a fact. The other issue I wanted to briefly address was raised by Senator Mac Lochlainn, namely, auditors and the value of an audit. The ordinary man on the street sees companies like Enron, Anglo Irish Bank, and so many others. The big four...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2018: Discussion (19 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: I am sure it says "Thank you for the invite". I thank the witnesses.