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Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. I emphasise your name this time and I apologise for earlier. I am sure both Senators Boylan and Ruane are anxious to maintain their individuality, and they are well capable of doing so.

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ruane for sharing her personal experiences with us. It gives a reality to the discussion.

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Deputy Leader. I apologise for earlier; I was looking at the list from a different angle.

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I appreciate that. Like Senator Ruane, Senator Carrigy brought a personal dimension to the debate that complements the heartfelt remarks of the rest of the membership of the House. I invite the Minister of State to respond to this important debate.

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for that comprehensive and sensitive response. That concludes the statements on this matter for now and, let us hope, for all time.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: As it is now 6.30 p.m., I am required to put the question in accordance with the order of the Seanad today, so I have to interrupt the Senator.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. As it is now 6.30 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 3 is hereby negatived in Committee, that section 1 is hereby agreed to in Committee, in respect of each of the sections undisposed of, the section is hereby agreed to in Committee, the Preamble and the Title are hereby agreed to...

Seanad: Matters Arising from the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister and acknowledge and thank him for the determined, skilful and really committed approach that he has taken right through this process, both through the achieving of solidarity with Ireland as Brexit was unfolding right through to the negotiation of the protocol and the avoidance of a hard border, on to the present day. That committed, skilful approach is so appreciated...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Family Leave and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2021, changed from the Family Leave Bill 2021, on 25 March 2021, without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the Residential Tenancies Bill 2021 on 25 March 2021 to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the importance of reopening places of worship, on a limited basis with appropriate safety measures in place, to facilitate Holy Week and Easter ceremonies for people of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: While that is a reasonable admonition, it is clear it has not happened nor has there been any suggestion of it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Senator Craughwell, representing Senator Mullen.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The procedure is to inform the Seanad Office.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It would be inappropriate for the Senator to identify anyone.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator should make a broad point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We cannot imply anything or make a criticism. The Senator must be cautious in referring to somebody outside the House. It is not-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can make the broad point-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: -----but she should avoid mentioning people.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I point out again, because it is important, that the Senator and all other Senators should be cautious in referring to a person outside the House who is not in a position to defend himself or herself. We adopted Standing Orders to that effect last December, namely, Standing Orders 49A, 49B and 49C. The Senators should note and be aware of them so as not to be in breach of them. Our next...