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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.

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

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can continue on the next occasion.

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

Joe O'Reilly: As 90 minutes has now elapsed, the debate must be adjourned in accordance with the Order of the House today. I am sure the remainder of the debate will be scheduled by the Leader for another day, and Senator Boyhan is in possession on that occasion.

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

Joe O'Reilly: Yes.

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

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Foreign Affairs Council: Minister for Foreign Affairs (12 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister and his officials. I join colleagues and the Minister in expressing our condolences to the Palestinian people on the death of Saeb Erekat. It is an appropriate thing to do in the case of a man of peace. It is interesting that many emigrants abroad look to our embassies as a safe haven or a refuge in the worst of times and it is great we were able to give assistance...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from the Senator Garret Ahearn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on the roll out of the national smart metering programme. I have also received notice from Senator McGahon of the following matter: The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Smart Metering Programme (11 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (11 Nov 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I wish to express my sympathy and the sympathy of the House to you, Senator McGahon, on your family bereavement in recent days.