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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We have two questions of one-minute each.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: On this round, we may take three questions and have three responses for each. The next question is Senator Ahearn.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Each MEP will have four minutes to respond. I ask them to make note of the questions posed and to respond to them within their four-minute slot. That is the only way we will be able to allow everyone to contribute this evening.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I will reverse the order now and invite Ms Daly to respond first. Each MEP has four minutes to respond.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Ms Daly would win the Guinness world record for the number of questions answered in four minutes. I now invite Mr. Cuffe to replicate Ms Daly's performance.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank all the MEPs for the way they have been focused and engaged, and for the comprehensive nature of their answers. I ask colleagues to wait for the concluding remarks from Senator Ward, who will say some words of thanks on behalf of all of us. We have had excellent participation. The MEPs have shown how seriously they take these issues and that has been reciprocated here. We will...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (2 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ward for saying what we would all wish to say individually. We would be here until 9 o'clock tonight if we did that. I thank the MEPs collectively. Go raibh míle maith agaibh uilig. Táim iontach buíoch daoibh.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice to make a statement on the increased funding allocated to An Garda Síochána in budget 2022 to tackle antisocial behaviour. I have also received notice from Senator Erin McGreehan of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Antisocial Behaviour (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, to the House. The Minister of State is a regular contributor to this House and attender on all occasions, and that is appreciated.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Boyhan for his kind words. He aptly mentioned Martin Groves and his team in the secretariat. They put much of the background work into these things, for which I thank them.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: While I do not comment from the Chair, nor should I, I can testify to the accuracy of the remarks based on my own office experience. It is a real issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I call the Deputy Leader to respond.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Emer Currie that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for special education and inclusion to provide an update on staffing and supports for Danu Community Special School, Dublin 15. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I am delighted to welcome my friend and colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy Josepha Madigan, to the House. I am delighted to have her here. I congratulate her on her proactive approach in her Department.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I do not mind interrupting the Senator because there is very little ambiguity in that presentation.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Work Permits (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy O’Donovan, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: My understanding is that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee will sit after Christmas.