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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Frances Black that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to outline the progress being made to provide equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines for Palestinians under the €50 million global public health initiatives, including the COVAX...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: International Programmes (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome my friend and colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Brophy, to the House.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Health (Amendment) Bill 2021 on 25 February 2021, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I call the father of the House, Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Norris. I speak for every Member and every member of staff in welcoming him back and wishing him well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I am delighted that everything has been successful. I only echo what everyone else is thinking and feeling.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We all join with Senator Buttimer in congratulating his fellow club member, Mr. Larry McCarthy. It is a huge achievement for him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We have had a template of exemplary timing.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my great pleasure to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, to the Chamber to address the Seanad.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. In the next phase of the debate all Senators will have six minutes' speaking time. I call our first speaker, Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: If everybody follows that type of timing we will get to hear from every Member, which would be great. Quite a number of speakers are offering so in the interests of colleagues I ask Members to do that.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: That is much appreciated. I call Senator Dooley.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. My job is very easy this evening. Senators are being extremely reasonable and collegial.

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. I thank colleagues for their co-operation in allowing me to get everyone in, and in making this a very worthwhile debate on a grave, national crisis. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Covid-19 (Aviation): Statements (26 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Aontaím go láidir gur chóir Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Is é an tslí is fearr leis sin a dhéanamh ná iarracht a dhéanamh ár dteanga shaibhir dhúchais a úsáid eadrainn féin agus go poiblí. Chun tús a chur leis sin, ba mhaith liomsa na hionsaithe ar an nGarda a cháineadh go láidir. I have been...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to the House. It is good to have her in the Seanad again. Amendments Nos. 1, 2 to 7, inclusive, and 9 are related. Amendments Nos. 2 to 7, inclusive, are logical alternatives to amendment No. 1. Amendments Nos. 1, 2 to 7, inclusive, and 9 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Minister want to respond to the amendment?

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: No. The Minister’s is the first contribution.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (1 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is the Minister’s prerogative to decide.