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Seanad: Education (Leaving Certificate 2021) (Accredited Grades) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank colleagues for their participation and the Minister for her very full answers to questions. When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (11 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman. The recent violence and deaths form a tragic and very serious backdrop to this conversation and give it a particular poignancy and importance. I concur with the initial vote of sympathy expressed by the Chairman and his exhortation for the violence to stop. He was followed in that regard by Deputy Brady. I certainly concur with those sentiments. There is no question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (Resumed) (13 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our guests led by the ambassador and, in particular, I welcome our former colleague, the former Deputy and Minister, Mr. Shatter. At the outset, all Irish people are watching their television screens in horror these days. Our sympathy goes to everybody who is bereaved. However, to get to the real issue, would our guests, led by the ambassador, accept the contention that there...

Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I move: That the Seventh Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. I remind all Senators that, as per the Order of the House today, all contributions are five minutes and there is no distinction between spokespersons and other Members.

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Crowe. We re-echo those latter remarks and also those made earlier by Senator Ahearn regarding people reopening today.

Seanad: Loan Guarantee Schemes Agreements (Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Gavan. The Senator's buoyancy today after the weekend is matched also by Senator Kyne's buoyancy after his results and other personal considerations. I now have the pleasure of inviting Senator Kyne to speak.

Seanad: Young People: Motion (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Senator to conclude to allow the Minister to contribute.

Seanad: Young People: Motion (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Conway for his co-operation. It is appreciated. It is my great pleasure to welcome again the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, who always engages with us.

Seanad: Young People: Motion (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for the comprehensive response to individual Senators on the issues. I call Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel: Statements (17 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I would like to welcome the Minister to the House and acknowledge the fact that he has given this issue priority of attention from the beginning of his Ministry. It is an issue that resonates with everybody in Ireland, so it is important. I want to begin by acknowledging the death, destruction and the horrendous events in Gaza, the West Bank and indeed in Israel and right through Jerusalem...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: After I raised the need for gambling control three times in the House, the Leader granted a special debate at which the Minister promised action. That emboldens me to ask the Leader yet again about another important issue, one that is dear to the Cathaoirleach's heart, namely, the thousands of undocumented Irish in America. We are seeking to have E3 visas granted to these people. The visa...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: When we finished the last day we had nearly completed our discussion of section 6. Does anybody else want to contribute on section 6? I do not see any hands.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: While there is no restriction on this quality discussion on important amendments, as a courtesy I am making Senators aware that the debate on the sections of the Bill must be completed by 12.45 p.m., according to the order of the House agreed on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: While I appreciate that, I am by no means trying to shorten contributions. I again welcome the Minister of State, Deputy James Browne, to the House.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: In this section we are working to the list of additional amendments dated 29 April 2021. Amendments Nos. 4b, 5 and 5a are related. Amendment No. 5 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 4b. Amendment No. 5a is consequential on amendment No. 4b. Amendments Nos. 4b, 5 and 5a may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 5a cannot be moved, as the question on amendment No. 4b has been negatived.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State can come in again before I put the section.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is probably prudent that we do not do that here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Situation in Palestine: Discussion (Resumed) (18 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman. I also thank our guests for their presentations, it is all very enlightening and helps us try to do our job. I will read one paragraph from the consortium's written initial presentation, which is very salient. In the first four months of 2021, 316 structures were destroyed, representing a 90 percent increase compared to the same period in 2020. Of particular note,...