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Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Unless Members share time, not everyone will get an opportunity to contribute. On the basis of my list, I call Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State has generously agreed to reduce his speech by five minutes. In order to facilitate contributions from everyone in respect of this very sensitive issue on which people wish to comment, I propose to give the remaining speakers two minutes each in which to make their points. Is that agreed? Agreed. Next are Senators Byrne and Buttimer. They will have two minutes each....

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: In order for this to work, we must get a move on.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Flynn. We have had model performances, and I have no doubt that Senator Gavan will achieve that as well in two minutes. Those who understand their argument can make it in two minutes.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2020: Second Stage (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his indulgence and for shortening his speech.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to make colleagues aware that we have a fairly long list of speakers left and the Minister of State must be allowed to reply, as per the agreed Order of Business, at 6.09 p.m., so Senators may wish to talk to one another about sharing their time. The next speaker on the list is Senator Byrne. The Senator may wish to consider sharing his time; otherwise, we will not be able to fit the...

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: That might alter the list. The next speaker on the list is Senator Buttimer. Will Senator Byrne share with Senator Buttimer?

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that acceptable to both Senators? It is.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his co-operation.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: If I may interrupt the Senator, there is nothing to prevent the Leader from coming into the Chamber to make a proposal.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his co-operation. As per the list submitted to me by the party Whips' offices, the next two speakers should be Senators Dolan and Lombard. They may wish to divide their time between them. This is as per the list submitted to me. I did not write the list. Does Senator Dolan wish to share her time?

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed by the House? Agreed.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Dolan. Now we are able to offer half her time to Senator Lombard.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his very detailed response. I thank colleagues for the good debate. In accordance with the order of today, the Seanad will adjourn until 10.30 a.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: With an Acting Chairman and Minister of State from County Roscommon, I am expecting a very good hearing. I join in welcoming the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, who now represents the people of Sligo-Leitrim but whose family origins are in Roscommon. There is significant pride in Cavan, Monaghan and all that region in Cavan General Hospital. It has been part of the fabric of that area...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I apologise for inadvertently shrinking his constituency. He represents all of it with great heart, interest and commitment. I appreciate his remarks. He said that we will get a new emergency unit with resuscitation rooms and a new administrative area. I welcome that commitment. I am also heartened to be informed by him that a design team is...

Seanad: Traveller Accommodation: Statements (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and applaud the energy and commitment he is bringing to this very important issue. I acknowledge the presence and extraordinary contribution of Senator Flynn and its authenticity by virtue of her ethnicity. It is great that she is here. I also acknowledge the contributions of my colleagues here. During my many years in local government, one of the greatest...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Boyhan has two minutes.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: He can avail of them; they are available.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can resume speaking on the next day.