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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have receive notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the timeline for completion of the M11 motorway from Oylegate to Rosslare Europort, County Wexford. I have also received notice from Senator Joe O'Reilly of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Taxi Licences (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for being here. The essence of this issue relates to the fact that at present holders of hackney or minibus licences cannot during their lifetimes pass on the business and licence to their children. On death, they can pass it to one of their children but in life they cannot so. It is a huge anomaly and makes no sense. Obviously the personnel to whom they...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Taxi Licences (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State's response is disappointing and I would like him to convey that to the Minister for Transport. He did not address this anomaly, which could easily be legislated for without damaging the Department's overall objectives. There is no issue with the person's suitability to carry out the function. The Minister of State said that the rationale is that the person must be...

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator O'Reilly for her impeccable timing. It makes it fairer to everyone else. I call Senator Warfield.

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I now call the Chief Whip of the Seanad, Senator Kyne. I sincerely apologise to him because I misread the list of speakers and Senator Kyne should have been first. It is not Senator Boyhan's fault, it is mine.

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Cassells for his contribution. We must suspend for 15 minutes to allow for cleaning of the Chamber.

Seanad: Councillors' Pay: Motion (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is a disgrace that we are even having this debate. It should be over.It is demoralising and insulting to councillors as they watch a wage agreement go through, pay increases for Oireachtas Members and an increase of €81,000 for a Secretary General. They have every reason to feel demoralised, undervalued and greatly annoyed. The last intervention for councillors that made a...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on Ireland: Discussion (22 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank our guests for their lucid presentations and answers to questions, all of which are very helpful and inform us a good deal. I agree with my colleague, Senator Byrne, about import substitution. If I understood the answer Dr. Lawless gave, she believes we should be working in that area and that it would have to be part of our economic strategy in future. If I understood the witnesses...

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I apologise to Senator Wall but it seems that, by order of the House rather than my doing, it was necessary to submit names in advance.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We will take it now so. The Senators did submit Senator Wall's name.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The officials say that it was not received.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is not about that. Senator Wall may continue anyway.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We wish Senator Hoey's friend a speedy recovery. I thank the Minister and all my colleagues for their successful participation.

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

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

Seanad: Student Nurses (Pay) Bill 2021: Second Stage (19 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. I point out also that the debate must terminate at 2 p.m., so Senators should bear that in mind. Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Despite the gravity and seriousness of the matter, a little levity on a Monday is no harm. I thank Senator McDowell for that.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Speaking of national executives, our next speaker is a distinguished member of his national executive.