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Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We have some time on hand. If you can hold everybody's attention, you can keep going.

Seanad: Mental Health and Covid-19: Statements (12 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State and colleagues for the sensitive and serious approach to this real issue. When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Distribution of Covid-19 Vaccines to Developing Countries: Discussion (9 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman. I will do my best to heed his suggestion that members try to be efficient. I welcome the witnesses. I congratulate Dr. Harkin and Dr. McMahon on their voluntary and moral leadership. It is important. I also congratulate Ms Byanyima. It was great to hear from Dr. Nabarro as well. As I stated at a previous committee meeting, it is interesting that we have a case...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: IBEC and Food Drink Ireland (9 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I assure you, Chairperson, that I am also in Leinster House. I understand we must confirm that. Can the Chairperson hear me?

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: IBEC and Food Drink Ireland (9 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Obviously, I share the concerns about the Border communities raised by Senator Black and the concerns about qualifications raised by Senator Ó Donnghaile. That said, I wish to raise two specific questions very briefly. I was approached by some niche food importers for specific ethnic smaller communities. They told me that the documentation coming through for customs is too slow. I am...

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: IBEC and Food Drink Ireland (9 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Perhaps the gentlemen will answer my question. They may have answered it before I joined the meeting. Do they feel the issue with regard to the protocol has settled down and that it is stabilising and there is no problem now? It would be great to hear a positive answer but if it is not positive, we should know that.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement: IBEC and Food Drink Ireland (9 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Kelly for the comprehensive and excellent presentation. I have a specific question. I did not fully understand Mr. Kelly. Am I correct that Mr. Kelly is saying that, as it stands, there is a €170 tariff on each tonne of flour coming into the country? If I understood him correctly, Mr. Kelly stated that we do not have domestic flour and we import all our flour and that...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senators Ollie Crowe and Eugene Murphy that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, they propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the future of Galway city and county councils. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I remind Senator Crowe that as he is sharing time with Senator Eugene Murphy, his time is almost expired.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Murphy for his exemplary timing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Leader to indicate whether the Private Members' business is to conclude today or is to be adjourned.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator McGahon. That is an exemplar of how to get a lot said in two minutes.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, it was just on the button. That is an absolute exemplar. We will have to show that on video again.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Did the Senator have a proposal to make?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator is proposing that No. 8 be taken before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Ward has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 8 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure and Related Matters Bill 2021: First Stage (8 Feb 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Criminal Procedure and Related Matters Bill 2021: First Stage (8 Feb 2021)

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