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Childcare Fees: Motion [Private Members] (5 Apr 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I was the first person in my family to go to college. I cannot say that loudly or often enough and I am very proud of it. I would not have been able to do it without access to affordable childcare. At the time, the crèche in UCD was subsidised from the student hardship fund. One had to make an application but getting it was pretty much a foregone conclusion. There was recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Passport Services (5 Apr 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 409. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that will be taken to help a person (details supplied) who needs to retrieve their passport which was submitted as part of the application process for their son given they require the document in order to travel due to an emergency. [17849/22]

National Maternity Hospital: Statements (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I came into the Chamber to hear some answers and, unfortunately, I have not heard any. We might as well say that. We had hoped to get answers from the Minister. I do not think anyone in the House disputes the need for a new maternity hospital. I gave birth in Holles Street in 1995 and we needed a new hospital then. My daughter gave birth to my grandson in Holles Street in 2015 and we...

Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: We expect much of the Minister but we do not expect him to master the art of bilocation, and we thank him for his apology. I welcome the publication of the women's health action plan. It is a positive step and I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss it. It is a good plan but, as the Minister knows well, it will succeed only if it is backed up with funding, commitment and dedication...

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2022: First Stage (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be taken in Private Members' time."

Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2022: First Stage (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 and to provide for related matters. I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to introduce this Bill. Simply put, this Bill seeks to abolish the mandatory retirement age contained in workers' contracts. Similar Bills have been introduced down through the years, and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 318. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a husband and wife can receive the fuel allowance in circumstances in which both are in receipt of a contributory pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17311/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 429. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to a delay of up to two months for children’s blood tests at Children’s Health Ireland hospitals; his plans to rectify this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17310/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 441. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 752 and 753 of 15 February 2022, if he will provide a further update on the publication of the stroke strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17407/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (31 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 442. To ask the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 752 and 753 of 15 February 2022, if he can provide an update on the way the stroke strategy is going forward for consultation regarding implementation and consideration through the HSE 2022 national service planning process for funding opportunities, looking at alignment, synergy and integration with other current...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Neodracht), 2022: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2022: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: At the outset, I offer my support and my sympathy to the people of Ukraine in the face of the vicious war of aggression caused by the illegal Russian invasion. I also thank the Deputies who have brought this Bill to the floor of the House and who have given us the opportunity to have this very important debate. Many progressive Deputies down through the years, including some of whom have...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses for coming in. I agree with the Chairman that it is much better to meet in person than remotely now that we have the chance. On head 4 and the data protection impact assessment, will people need upskilling to handle the data? Is it envisaged that it will be pretty much in line with what is done at the moment? Will there be a change in the type or increase in the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: There are going to be resource implications. I am just trying to get a handle on what resources exist currently. Will they be beefed up or is it the intention to buy in some of that expertise? Perhaps we can tease that out. Anything to do with data protection is extremely important in every area, but especially in this area. Data protection will be absolutely essential in this area and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: Obviously that will take a little time to filter through. The effect would not be immediate but the hope would be that the reduction in the overall costs would reduce the cost to the insurance company and the costs to the individual seeking insurance.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: What I was trying to get at was whether additional skills would be required. With the area of data protection, it is probably every day of the week. New skills probably need to be acquired every morning. I want to touch briefly on the issue of mediation. I am a big fan of mediation. When it works, it works really well. Head 8 refers to the benefits, which are extensive, and head 11...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: That is great. I think having that in house would be hugely beneficial. The capacity exists to create a knowledge base and a skills base that will only assist the process. The more you do it, the quicker you will get at it. That is not to rush people through the process. There is the confidence the mediator will have as well. That is really welcome. I thank Mr. Newham for that. My...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: I have one final question. Mr. Maher mentioned the WRC. The manner in which some hearings, not specifically mediation, are conducted in the WRC has changed because of the Zalewski judgment. Will that have any impact here? I do not see that it would.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: General Scheme of the Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Discussion (30 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: It is just that the opening statement mentioned it as having the same weight as a judgment. I did not think it would have an impact but I wanted to double-check. I thank Mr. Maher for that. My time is nearly up and I have to speak in the Dáil. That is why I have to leave. I will catch up with the proceedings afterwards through the transcripts. I thank the witnesses for their time...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts (29 Mar 2022)

Louise O'Reilly: 163. To ask the Taoiseach the number of contracts that his Department has with a company (details supplied); the location, nature, value and type of contract in each case. [15394/22]