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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: A few weeks ago, I asked the Leader in the Chamber whether she had a date for the introduction of the gambling control Bill. She honestly said then that she did not. I want to ask now whether there has been progress. I formally request that in the interim, before the Leader brings the Bill to the House, we have statements on gambling as a priority. I want to elaborate on this. A gambling...

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: That is possibly a first - to be wished that - in the Seanad.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: In the temporary absence of our good friend, Senator Norris, the father of the House, I call Senator Paddy Burke.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: There is another Member on the list of speakers, but the Member is not present. I call the Minister of State.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We have some time on hand. If you can hold everybody's attention, you can keep going.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State and colleagues for the sensitive and serious approach to this real issue. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. I point out also that the debate must terminate at 2 p.m., so Senators should bear that in mind. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Despite the gravity and seriousness of the matter, a little levity on a Monday is no harm. I thank Senator McDowell for that.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Speaking of national executives, our next speaker is a distinguished member of his national executive.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Senators may speak once on the combination of amendments as Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are being taken together.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome my neighbour, the Minister of State, Deputy English. I also welcome Senator Currie, who will propose the motion. Under a new procedure of the House, the combined speeches of the proposer and seconder shall not exceed 16 minutes. All other Senators have six minutes. I call Senator Currie to move the motion.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Will the Senator formally second the motion?

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I will have to call the Minister of State soon, but Senator McGreehan wishes to contribute.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Minister of State, insofar as he can, to conclude by 6.25 p.m.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Apologies for interrupting. As we began late, the Minister of State has until 6.30 p.m.

Seanad: Remote Working Strategy: Motion (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for that and for his co-operation with the order of the House, which I did not determine.