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Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Acting Chairman, for giving us advance notice so we know where we stand in terms of times, etc. At the outset I welcome my good friend, the Minister of State. I know him personally and I know he is seriously and personally engaged with these issues and is genuinely attempting to deal with them. I congratulate Senators Mullen and McDowell on the important motion and on raising...

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Mullen must conclude.

Seanad: Ireland-China Relations: Motion (8 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: In accordance with the order of the Seanad of Wednesday, 7 October 2020, the House stands adjourned until 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 14 October 2020.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (7 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Butler.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (7 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. Her remarks are appreciated.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care Services (7 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: As the Minister of State rises for the final supplementary, I join her in congratulating Senator O'Loughlin on being made chairperson of the joint committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, before making the contribution I plan to make, I endorse the remarks of Senator Mullen regarding the restrictions on church-going and church numbers. That should be looked at. The points the Senator makes around compliance stand. As yesterday was European Carers' Day, this provides us with an opportunity. This budget and these times present an opportunity for a new deal for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Vaccination Programme (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Before I call the Minister of State, and since I have not had the opportunity to do so yet, I will formally congratulate her and welcome her to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Prevention Measures (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. Seconders are not necessary in this context, but were they required, I would happily second this Commencement matter. I ask the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, to respond.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann passed the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020 on 30 September 2020, without amendment.

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I warmly congratulate her on her appointment. If she will pardon the pun, she has hit the ground running. She is so enthusiastic about this and she is doing a great job. We look forward to her statement.

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I call on Senator Dooley.

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his co-operation with regard to time as a good few Senators are offering.

Seanad: Aviation Industry: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator has one minute remaining.

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fleming, whom I formally congratulated on the previous occasion. It is good to have him back in the Chamber.

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: We are not able to discuss that matter, if Senator Gavin does not mind.

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Fine.

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Stay with the Bill.

Seanad: Investment Limited Partnerships (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (30 Sep 2020)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Gavan has made his point and I must work with the order of the House.