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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Estimates for Public Services 2016: Vote 29 - Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (21 Sep 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: That is fine.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources: Digital Single Market: European Commission Vice President for Digital Single Market (8 Sep 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Earlier I indicated my wish to comment because what I want to say is relevant to the latter comments made by Deputy Dooley. I also appreciate that Mr. Ansip would like to answer our two sets of questions together. I welcome the European Commission Vice President. It is good to have him with us and I appreciate his initial presentation. I completely support the view put forward by Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I endorse the words of Senator Craughwell to the Deputy Leader on her first occasion in that role - at least the first time when I was here. I wish to be associated with Senator Conway's timely remarks about the staff of the House. I welcome the set of solutions proposed to deal with the housing crisis announced by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and his team. We need to establish a...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Ba mhaith liom tréaslú go láidir leis an méid atá ráite ag an Seanadóir Feighan mar gheall ar fhostaíocht tar éis an Brexit. Labhair mé ar an ábhar seo seachtain ó shin agus tá dualgas orainn rud éigin a dhéanamh faoi. Molaim an méid atá déanta ag an IDA ach tá sé riachtanach anois go...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Having congratulated and endorsed the words expressed by Senator Feighan about the great importance of regionalising jobs, I welcome the announcement made by the European Commission, and specifically Commissioner Phil Hogan, that €11.1 million will be targeted at dairy farmers to help them deal with difficult prices at the moment. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I was extra indulgent with the Senator, who is Leader of the Seanad, as I want to ensure quality answers to my questions tomorrow and on subsequent days.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Irish Bank Resolution Corporation) Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Jul 2016)

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

Seanad: Tax and Social Welfare Codes: Motion (19 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: It is an absolute privilege and duty and I am delighted to second the motion as proposed by Senator Butler. It merits putting on the record that since the first day I met Senator Butler, when he and I were both elected to the Dáil in 2011, he has been talking about, pioneering and bringing forward this issue. He has run with it consistently and should be proud he is now bringing it to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Iarraim ar an gCeannaire díospóireacht a eagrú ar stádas na Gaeilge sa tír seo le grinnstaidéar a dhéanamh ar na stratéisí atá in úsáid againn chun an teanga labhartha a fhorbairt agus a mhéadú. Sílim nach bhfuilimid ag baint go leor triail as an nGaeltacht. Ba chóir cabhair a thabhairt do níos mó...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Absolutely.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, and wish him continued success in his new appointment. As we look at a much improved economic position for our country, it merits offering our warmest congratulations and acknowledgement to the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, for the work he and the then Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform have done for many years in...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: In discussing the use of our new budgetary space, broadband and home care should be the two great priorities. Following Brexit, the good work has started to attract industries through the IDA. I want to see more of those industries-----

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (14 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, absolutely, in the Border region and specifically in Cavan and Monaghan.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to inform the Senator that he is over time.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I am reluctant to interrupt the Senator.

Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (13 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy English, to the Chamber. I congratulate him on his reappointment as Minister of State and his appointment to this area. I know he will bring great energy and natural ability to the role. I wish him well in it. This is one of his major challenges. It is an important challenge. I also congratulate Senator McDowell on bringing forward...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I understand that the report of the steering group on hospital trauma facilities has not yet been published. I also understand that the Minister has yet to read and respond to it. However, I join with colleagues in asking the Leader to provide for an early debate on the report with the Minister. I make no apologies for being parochial and saying that I would be concerned if there were to...

Seanad: Social Protection: Statements (12 Jul 2016)

Joe O'Reilly: I join in the welcome to the Minister and congratulate him on his portfolio, which is crucial to building a fair, equal and harmonious society. That he has been proactive from the beginning in a number of spheres is welcome. In his opening remarks, the Minister suggested it would be helpful if we tried to address specific issues that might impact on his pre-budget work, so I will attempt to...