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Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming for his comprehensive reply. I also thank colleagues for their participation in the debate.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our guests. Right across the committee there is an acceptance of the fundamental findings of the report that there is systematic oppression of the Palestinian people, that there are illegal settlements - in fact, they have been increasing - and that there is an entire system of control and oppression right through the occupied territories. I do not think there is any question...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Can I just make one observation, please? It is the case that all of the Minister's speeches since he became Minister for Foreign Affairs are consistently condemnatory of oppression. I just want to put that on the record. Perhaps Mr. O'Gorman will acknowledge that and then we can progress.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, but as an independent observer, he must-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Israel's Apartheid against Palestinians: Amnesty International (22 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I know that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, I suspect I would have family members on the team. I thank Senator Murphy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I join with Senator Malcolm Byrne in sending very good wishes to Deputy Alan Kelly. I had the privilege of serving on the Council of Europe with him for two years. He was an extraordinary and effective representative there for Ireland. I wish him and his family well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator and invite the Leader to respond to the issues raised.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Linda Ervine to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge (3 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Ar dtús báire, gabhaim comhghairdeas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht na hócáide iontaí seo a eagrú. Tá sé an-mhaith. Mo chomhghairdeas duit. Is cúis áthais dom Linda a fháiltiú anseo inniu. Tréaslaím go mór leis an obair iontach atá ar siúl agat ar son ár dteanga agus ár n-oidhreacht. Tá...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Linda Ervine to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge (3 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is a very special day for the House. May we have many such healing and wonderful days in the future. If only Linda’s example could permeate out to the rest of the world.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Mar 2022)

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 for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the funding opportunities available under the Town Centre First policy to suburban villages. I have also received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Acting Leader. As is well-established custom, I now invite the father of the House, to address the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Go raibh maith agat. I thank Senator Norris, father of the House. It is a very fitting tribute from someone who worked alongside Mr. Murphy. The Senator will be happy to know that we have held one minute's silence for Mr. Murphy, and that we have had some tributes also. We have also written to the family. I know that Senator Norris would want to be aware of that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We can arrange that. We can do that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We will now turn to the party rotation. To speak on behalf of the Fianna Fáil group I invite Senator Fiona O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I should have pointed out that in addition to following the rota provided, I am following the normal party rota. I wish to explain this as Senator Conway was later coming in than others and there could be a misunderstanding around that. We are following a party rota as well. As per the party rota, the next speaker is Senator Craughwell, on behalf of the Independent Group.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I now call Senator Pauline O'Reilly, on behalf of the Green Party, and I take this opportunity to join with colleagues in acknowledging today being International Women's Day, which is a very important day and merits absolute recognition and a proactive response in terms of women's rights. All that has been said by colleagues in that regard is true. A great exemplar of a woman politician is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Dooley is next. I join in the congratulations to him on his recent initiative.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Keogan and congratulate her on that initiative. I have no doubt it will be supported across the House by all groupings and parties. I will move to our next speaker, Senator Malcolm Byrne.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Hackett is in a hurry to get away.