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Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I was reluctant to interrupt the Senator in case councillors were watching. The next speaker, as per the list, is Senator Murphy.

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. That was very efficient. I ask Senators to bear in mind that in order to complete the speaking list we have to be efficient.

Seanad: Land Development Agency Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive responses, as always. On his final point, he echoed the sentiment of everyone in this Chamber. Senator Bacik is very popular and well regarded here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I support the words of my good friend, Senator Mark Wall, concerning gambling. The Deputy Leader will be aware that I have been raising this subject in my own right for many a day as well, as has Senator Wall. The important point is that President Michael D. Higgins has now come on side in this regard and made a very clear speech at a Tiglin charity event in Wicklow. He stated that...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I will draw the Senator back to the legislation.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is comharsa ón mbaile é agus cara liom an Seanadóir Vincent P. Martin agus is trua go bhfuil sé ina chónaí i gContae Chill Dara anois.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

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

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

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

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

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

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank my colleagues for their co-operation. I congratulate them and the Minister of State on progressing this important legislation. Would the Minister of State like to say a few final words? We will not go around the houses this time, though, because Senators have adequately addressed the Bill already. I call the Minister of State for a few valedictory words.

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for how proactive he has been in bringing legislation through the Seanad and how he interacts wholesomely and properly with Senators. It is noted and appreciated. I also thank all my colleagues for their co-operation in the context of a recognition of serious legislation such as this Bill.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my pleasure to welcome the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, back among us. He is one our distinguished alumni, a Senator emeritus as well as a Minister. Amendments Nos. 1, 6 to 10, inclusive, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21 and 23 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Has the Minister briefly addressed every amendment in the grouping now?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: When we come to them, we will be ruling them as discussed so perhaps the Minister should make reference to them.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: If the Minister does not mind; it is just for the sake of colleagues-----

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: -----otherwise there might be complaints later.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (No. 2) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 Jul 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We do not want that.