Results 181-200 of 358 for cavan speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Discussion (11 Jun 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...think TTIP will impact on Irish agriculture and how well are we equipped to deal with it? Will it create the appalling vista of job displacement described by Ms King? In my constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, 634 people work in Carton's chicken processing plant in Shercock. Lakelands Dairies, Glanbia, Monaghan Mushrooms and Combilift are also big employers. With few exceptions, all of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Opportunities to Enhance Health Service Provision through North-South Co-operation: Minister for Health (28 May 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...afoot on minimum unit pricing of alcohol in the Republic and co-ordination with Northern Ireland on the matter. That will be an important achievement for obvious reasons. As a representative of Cavan-Monaghan, it is critical that there is co-ordination on any new measure that is introduced because the alternative will be a major exodus to purchase alcohol. There is good co-operation on...

Aer Lingus Share Disposal: Motion (Resumed) (27 May 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...people in my constituency who commute to work in Dublin Airport. I know of a few people from my town of Bailieborough who travel to Dublin Airport to work. This would be a feature across south Monaghan, Cavan and so on. I am deeply concerned about the security of their jobs and those of the people from across Cavan-Monaghan who commute alongside them to work at Dublin Airport. These...

Order of Business (19 May 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...come to the House quickly in order that we can resolve the difficulty and make direct payments to people with disabilities who are affected. It is quite a problem in the constituency I represent, Cavan-Monaghan, and, I am sure, in many other areas of the country.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of the diplomatic corps. Initially, I wish to address the humanitarian issue, but I will then deal with economic matters that have implications not only for Ireland but also for the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, which I have the privilege of representing. Migration is the major humanitarian crisis. People who lost their homes have paid their life savings into the hands of people who,...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...issue is the need to deal with the biggest infrastructural deficit in the country, namely the lack of high-speed broadband in all areas. I hope that progress will be made on this in the next year or two. I am delighted that Cavan town now has exceptionally high-speed broadband through a recent initiative involving Vodafone and Eircom but I want to see that extended across Cavan and...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...people well and out of hospitals. This involves placing a greater focus on early intervention, health promotion and regular screening. Primary care centres play a huge role in this regard. In Cavan-Monaghan there are between 48 and 57 GPs per 100,000 of population. This is, by no means, ideal, but it does compare favourably with the figures for neighbouring counties. Nevertheless,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...to happen to separate us again, if not emotionally, then in practical terms. It would also not be helpful to the further cementing of good relations. As a Border representative and Deputy for Cavan-Monaghan, I have a specific interest in the implications of the UK's withdrawal from the EU on the Border area. For example, would issues such as passport control and customs again become...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...if an applicant is claiming a payment under this scheme. That is important. The most recent census, which was taken in 2011, found that 92,326 people were receiving the one-parent family payment. This represented an increase of 59,000 on the previous census, which was taken over ten years ago. There are approximately 2,700 lone-parent households in County Cavan, with lone-parent...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (3 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: 544. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Cavan County Council has submitted an application to his Department regarding the release of funding and the taking-over of a housing estate, known as Lisgrey Gardens, at Bailieborough, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8910/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (3 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...and postings on Facebook and other social media, which seems to suggest that there is widespread killing of freshwater fish species, contrary to fisheries regulations, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); his views that the current fisheries legislation and protection measures are sufficient, or if additional measures and resources are required; and if he will...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of apprentices? We need to modernise our apprenticeship system for sound economic and educational reasons and to provide simulated apprenticeships in particular areas. During his visit to Cavan-Monaghan last week the Taoiseach will have seen how the ETB there has adjusted to the modern situation in terms of providing training and apprenticeships.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...Conservatives. He might comment on how he would evaluate that. This is a quirky question. Mr. McCarthy is very much aware that there is a huge opportunity for traders in the Border counties - Cavan, Monaghan and across Donegal and Louth - for retailers and all kinds of manufacturers and small traders. It would be no harm if he said it on the record here as we are in public session,...

Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...services. That can be overlooked when we cite dramatic cases but there is always room for improvement. Sections 25 to 35 of Part 4 address the powers of customs officers and officials. My constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, which is a Border constituency, has seen a sharp increase in the practice of fuel laundering, petrol stretching and cigarette smuggling around the Border. Last year,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...own right and it underlines the importance of a normal infrastructure including proper roads and connections. Proper roads facilitate economic activity. If we had a better road structure, the potential for Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Donegal to benefit from the current economic opportunity would be much greater. The case for the infrastructure is a compelling one. I detect hope and a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Theatre Projects: Smashing Times Theatre Company (15 Jan 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I apologise for not being here for the witnesses' presentation. I was stuck in traffic. I wish them well. My colleague from Cavan-Monaghan referred to our Youthreach service. I am glad the witnesses know about it. He was right to say that we have three very good Youthreach centres which attract young people who have opted out of the education system. I support the view that the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors 2013 and Related Matters: Discussion (16 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...if Mr. Cardiff would elaborate on what he means by non-compliance in the area of procurement. An issue that affects a Border constituency in a big way is that many small jobs up our way in Cavan, Monaghan and along the Border must, under strict interpretation of EU laws, go to open tender, which means they must be cross-national. This means they must have tenders from Northern Ireland,...

Water Services Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...group schemes, water conservation increased enormously. The metering system will ultimately lead to greater conservation as there is an incentive for people to beat the charges by using the meters. We need uniformity. I come from County Cavan and am very proud of the fact it has an exceptional local authority, which is very avant-gardeand very much to the front in the water services...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (11 Nov 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: 462. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the progress, to date in respect of a school (details supplied) in County Cavan; if it is on course to open in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42990/14]

Finance Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Nov 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...has been maintained. It has proved to be effective and it is thus continuing. In addition, there will be 1,700 new jobs in education. I will turn to the agriculture sector which is so relevant to the Cavan-Monaghan area that I represent. We have 5,279 farms in Cavan with approximately 15,000 people employed directly therein. The sector provides a farm income of €74 million a...