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Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Given the gravity of the issue, I indulged Senator Ó Donnghaile. I call Senator Flynn.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I informally said to the Cathaoirleach earlier that nothing could be more apt than Senator Boyhan, who has been so courageous and eloquent in his own testimony, chairing this session. I welcome the Minister. I have listened to him on many occasions and I know he is patently sincere and committed to doing the right thing. Two parallel approaches to the report of the commission are needed....

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: After that fine address, a little parochialism is allowed.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator and salute her personal voluntary work. The next set of speakers all have five minutes each. It will be difficult to get everybody in before the Minister so I ask that Senators please be disciplined for the sake of colleagues. I may have to interrupt speakers to try to get everyone in. Senator Cassells is next to speak. He has five minutes.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Cassells for setting an excellent example for everyone to follow.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We will get everyone in if everyone follows his example.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Senator Sharon Keogan, to whom I apologise as she has been waiting. She was not on my list. On a personal level, I want to offer my sympathies to Senator Keogan, who lost her dear mother, Teresa Keogan, last week. Teresa, in her own right, apart from being Sharon's mum, is from a family that has given years of very distinguished public service in County Cavan and very distinguished...

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I call the Minister. He has ten minutes.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: As the House must be cleaned, we will have to conclude shortly. I call the Minister to conclude.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Housing, Local Government and Heritage): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: As the Minister said, the Senator will get a written response. I thank all Senators for their co-operation. That concludes statements.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, personally and on behalf of colleagues, on the great joy in her family on her becoming a grandmother for the first time. I also congratulate Sean and Eva on the birth of their baby boy on 25 January, Arthur Humphreys Egan. It is a very special time in her family. As her colleague, I am delighted to congratulate her on that. I invite the...

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Buttimer, who has set a precedent for exemplary timing which I hope will be followed to allow us to allow everyone to speak.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I appreciate the Senator doing that. I want to try to fit in the last two speakers.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Senator Currie. You have that well condensed. The Minister has approximately six minutes. We are ordered to be out for 6.45 p.m.

Seanad: Response to Covid-19 (Social Protection): Statements (1 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister and all colleagues for their co-operation with this very important debate. The statements are adjourned. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Engagement with Committee for the Executive Office, Northern Ireland Assembly on Impact of Brexit (2 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman and Ms Rachel Breen for their assistance. I was having difficulty connecting at the start. I appreciate their patience and help. I thank the Chairman for calling me even though I have been missing for some of the meeting. Like Senator Ó Donnghaile, I want to make a few comments rather than ask direct questions. I join colleagues in welcoming our guests or,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senators Ollie Crowe and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the future of Galway city and county councils. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I remind Senator Crowe that as he is sharing time with Senator Eugene Murphy, his time is almost expired.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Murphy for his exemplary timing.