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

Joe O'Reilly: The programme for Government and the 2021 legislative programme reference the introduction of a gambling control Bill. When it is it proposed to bring forth that Bill and will the Leader indicate if the Government is willing to ensure its speedy passage to enactment? While 64% of our population engage in some gambling, some 29,000 people do so problematically to a level that damages the...

Seanad: Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (26 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Given the gravity of the issue, I indulged Senator Ó Donnghaile. I call Senator Flynn.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (Resumed) (26 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I informally said to the Cathaoirleach earlier that nothing could be more apt than Senator Boyhan, who has been so courageous and eloquent in his own testimony, chairing this session. I welcome the Minister. I have listened to him on many occasions and I know he is patently sincere and committed to doing the right thing. Two parallel approaches to the report of the commission are needed....

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I draw the House's attention to the fact that from now on speeches will be six minutes, as per the Order of the House. I asked Senators to co-operate with this as a number of people are waiting to speak. Colleagues have come up to me to say they will have no chance to speak if people do not respect this.

Seanad: Report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Statements (19 Jan 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: By way of clarification and lest there be any misunderstanding, I exhort to let everyone here get an opportunity but there will also be an opportunity next week. I should have said that earlier. We continue on this next week, given the gravity of what we are discussing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for affording me the privilege of saying the last word. I wish him a very happy Christmas and a good 2021. It is a pleasure to work with him in my role as Leas-Chathaoirleach. I wish our Leader and all my colleagues across the House a good Christmas. There is tremendous commitment in this Seanad. There is also great dedication and genuine ambition to do the...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Ossian Smyth.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I omitted to point out that Senators have five minutes each. I do not think that presents a challenge.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I agree with Senator Buttimer on a number of issues. For example, I agree with his point that the sheer scale of the budget merits further discussion and longer sessions. I join the Senator in congratulating the Minister of State on his appointment and, in the context of what I am about to say next, I recognise the Minister of State's background in local government. It is a disgrace that,...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

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

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. We will proceed with the debate.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We are moving on now.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Gavan. Normally I would not try to curtail Senators' time but I am doing so now only for one reason and with a view to being helpful to colleagues. This motion has to be concluded at 12.45 p.m. There is just less than ten minutes left. I will call colleagues according the order in which they offered to speak. We have a burgeoning speaker list, for some reason. If...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We have less than five minutes remaining. We will take the following speakers in this order: Senator Gallagher, Senator Crowe, Senator Craughwell, Senator Garvey, Senator Keogan and Senator O'Loughlin. If Members want to do 40-second speeches, everyone will get in. I cannot stop them if they do not want to.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Gallagher was very helpful to his colleagues. Can Senator Crowe emulate that?

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We are going well. We may get everyone in if we keep it up.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I am well aware of Senator Craughwell's eloquence and of his capacity to go on. We are now down to 30 seconds or less for each Senator.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: What a good example Senator Garvey has set. Can Senator Keogan match it? If she can, we may get to everyone.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Dec 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We will have no interruptions.