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Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. Before I call the next speaker, it is my great pleasure to welcome a distinguished former Member of this House, and one who was very popular. I welcome former Senator, now Deputy Richmond, to the Gallery. It is great to have him back here. Accompanying him are his friend Mr. Jamie Mahon from Leopardstown and his family. I welcome them also. It is good to have them...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It was already discussed with amendment No. 31. Does the Senator wish to press the amendment? I am sorry to catch him out like that.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: On amendment No. 106, the question, "That the amendment be made.", has been put and on that question, a division has been challenged. However, I propose to put the question again in accordance with Standing Order 61.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 141 is in the names of Senators Higgins and Ruane.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Payment of Interns) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before I call Senator Wall I want to welcome Senator Malcolm Byrne and his guests and Senator Casey and his guests to the Gallery.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Payment of Interns) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir féin.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Payment of Interns) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

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

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Payment of Interns) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Payment of Interns) Bill 2022: Second Stage (25 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate our colleagues from the Labour Party on such a pertinent Private Members' Bill and the fact that we could achieve unanimity on it is important. Knowing the Minister of State, Deputy English, he will respond with actions. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 25 May 2022, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022. Dáil Éireann has passed the Consumer Credit (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 25 May 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 25 May...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on the progress on development at St. Teresa's Special School, Ballinasloe, County Galway. I have also received notice from Senator Róisín Garvey of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, to the House and invite Senator Eugene Murphy to raise the first Commencement matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the schoolchildren in the Gallery, who are accompanied by our colleague, Senator O'Loughlin, who is the leader of the Council of Europe delegation from Ireland.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my pleasure to take this opportunity recognise the national day of Croatia. It is a very important day for Ireland and Croatia. I welcome the Croatian ambassador to the House. Every May, Croatia celebrates its national day, Statehood Day, commemorating when the first multi-party parliament was constituted in 1990. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the international...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to interrupt proceedings for a moment to welcome to the Visitors Gallery 11-year-old Cara Darmody, who is sitting the junior certificate maths paper next month to raise awareness for autism. She is here with her parents, Mark and Noelle Darmody, who are guests of Senator Ahearn. They are most welcome. I call on Senator Black.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We join Senator Wilson in his remarks about Georgia. Indeed, the Georgian ambassador to Ireland is very popular and I am sure the Cathaoirleach will facilitate the recognition of the anniversary on another occasion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Horkan for his impeccable timing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We will take Senator Lombard, who has been waiting for a long time, followed by Senator Boyhan.