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Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Moynihan. I also thank our colleagues, Senators Warfield and Black, for co-operating as I revert to the list. I call Senator Murphy now. My wife is from Roscommon, and she would be very upset if I did not call the Senator early on.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister, not least for recognising the quality of the contributions, with specific answers to questions raised.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

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

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Second Stage (17 Nov 2021)

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

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (18 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, and call Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by An Taoiseach (18 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is cúis áthais agus bróid dom mo bhuíochas agus buíochas mo chomhghleacaithe a ghabháil leis an Taoiseach inniu. Táimid fíorbhuíoch de as ucht a bheith linn agus as a ráiteas cuimsitheach dearfach. Chuir sé dúshlán agus fís os ár gcomhair. Bíodh sé cinnte go mbeidh ár dtacaíocht agus ár...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I join Senator O'Loughlin in congratulating Christy Moore on his lifetime achievement award. I am not from Kildare and do not have any connection with the county but I am a lifelong fan of his. I tried to get tickets with my son for his next concert but they were just gone when I did so. Maybe if he is listening, he will send complimentaries to me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish the Ceann Comhairle, Deputy Ó Fearghaíl, well and a speedy recovery from Covid. I have two specific questions for the Leader, which I will follow with one point. When will the gambling control Bill be before the Oireachtas? Are there any answers to my questions on the need to deal with the waiting lists affecting child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS? I would...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Judging by the reaction, that has the endorsement of Senators across the Chamber. Senator McGreehan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 22 be taken before No. 1." The seconder was Senator Paddy Burke. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: First Stage (23 Nov 2021)

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

Seanad: Horticultural Peat (Temporary Measures) Bill 2021: First Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we get to the formalities, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke, back to the House. He is very engaging when he is here, and we welcome him.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 1 is in the names of Senators Moynihan, Hoey, Wall and Sherlock. Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Cummins. I know all Members are being succinct and to the point, but I omitted to state at the outset that this business must adjourn at 10 p.m. I point that out so that Senators know where they stand and can measure accordingly.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Warfield, without interruption.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The case has been well thrashed out.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 7 and 9 to 13, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together. Amendments Nos. 10 to 13, inclusive, are physical alternatives to amendment No. 9.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The speaker, without interruption. Thank you.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I do not think so-----