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

Joe O'Reilly: We are not saying they did.

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

Joe O'Reilly: Agus leat féin.

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

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Byrne moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 10 would be taken before No. 1". The amendment was seconded by Senator McGreehan. The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Mar 2021)

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

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2021: First Stage (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I warmly welcome the Minister. She is almost resident with us in the Seanad these days. I thank her for being here for Committee Stage of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018. We will now resume the debate.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 1, in the names of Senators Bacik, Hoey, Moynihan, Sherlock and Wall, is deemed out of order as it is in conflict with the principles of the Bill as read a Second Time.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before I call Senator McDowell, does the Minister wish to respond now? I can then call Senator McDowell.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: While it is not appropriate for the Chair to intervene, I want to identify with the remarks that have been made about Cormac Ó Braonáin. That is heartfelt, right across the House. His death was tragic. We all admired what he was doing and it is sad he left us so young.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask Senator McDowell to report progress.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship (Naturalisation of Minors Born in Ireland) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask Senator McDowell to report progress.

Seanad: Quality in Public Procurement (Contract Preparation and Award Criteria) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate my good friend and colleague, Senator Higgins, on this legislation. She is a particularly reflective individual and a very hard-working Senator. The Bill is the product of much assiduous work. It has led to a good debate about procurement and how to legislate properly for it. The Senator has made a great contribution to the House on this matter and is to be commended for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Impact of Covid-19 on Gender Equality: Discussion (23 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank our guests. It has been a very enlightening and provocative session. I would like to hone in on a few areas. The global point is that Covid has seriously exacerbated an already existing gender inequality. I will deal first with women's participation in the workplace. It is very clear that women are the greatest victims of displacement as the kind of jobs they are in, outside the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: My topic neatly follows on from Senator Cassells's contribution, with which I completely concur. I call on an urgent debate on problem gambling followed by the appointment of a regulator and the gambling control Bill. We need play limits, win or lose limits and the end of pernicious allurements such as free bets. Gambling addiction destroys lives and must be tackled head on. I again ask...

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I formally welcome the two Ministers to the Seanad which is meeting in the Dáil Chamber.

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, 5 and 6 are related. Amendment No. 6 is consequential on amendment No. 5. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, 5 and 6 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. I call on the Minister for Justice to speak to the group of amendments please.

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: They are being discussed together.

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator While she legitimately makes the point that she is not totally comfortable with the arrangement, she will appreciate it was agreed on the Order of Business to do this-----

Seanad: Family Leave Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: -----and she is not opposing it. I appreciate that very much.