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Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Shannon Group: Motion (14 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we move on to the formalities, I want to acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Frankie Feighan, our distinguished former colleague with whom we were all proud to serve.

Seanad: Shannon Group: Motion (14 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I speak for the entire Chamber on this matter. We are delighted to have a former Member here. It gives us all a sense of hope that when two of our Members are Ministers we can all be slightly optimistic.

Seanad: Shannon Group: Motion (14 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: In accordance with the order of the Seanad on Wednesday, 7 October 2020, the division is postponed until immediately after the Order of Business on Friday, 16 October 2020. The House stands adjourned until 10.30 a.m. on Friday, 16 October 2020, in the Dáil Chamber, in accordance with the order of the Seanad of Wednesday, 7 October 2020.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Leader to convey in writing our congratulations and good wishes to the Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner on the successful completion of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe's murder trial and sentencing. It is important and vital that justice is done there. We owe great gratitude to the gardaí, various forces of law and order here and, indeed, the Department of Homeland...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I will begin by welcoming the Minister and welcoming all colleagues back after a busy morning. Amendment No. 1 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane. I have something to read before I call Senator Higgins. Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 6, inclusive, 8, 9, 17 to 20, inclusive, and 35 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Amendment No. 4 is a physical alternative to...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Senator wish to move her amendment?

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 4 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 3.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I do not know that we can make that proposal.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We have a recommendation on it. I am informed that we can make that distinction and I am happy to accommodate it. We are all trying to ensure the smooth running of the debate. We can take amendments Nos. 8 and 9 separately as well as amendment No. 20. The Senator should please move the amendment in her name and make any comments she wishes to make.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister, congratulate him and ask him to respond to the amendments.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We will try to accommodate that. I call the Minister

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 2 is in the names of Senators McDowell and Boyhan. Amendments Nos. 2, 7 and 21 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I understand the Minister has some information he wishes to relay.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Is the Senator pressing amendment No. 8? Did Senator Warfield indicate?

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We will come back to that in a moment.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Minister wish to reply before I put the question?

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes.