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Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (14 May 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and his officials. I thought it was apt that the Minister of State welcomed the members of the diplomatic corps. Initially, I wish to address the humanitarian issue, but I will then deal with economic matters that have implications not only for Ireland but also for the constituency of Cavan-Monaghan, which I have the privilege of representing. Migration is...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (30 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset I wish to record my personal admiration for the extraordinary achievements of the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform in very difficult circumstances. The concept of the spring statement is a good one in that it will help us to avoid boom and bust scenarios in the coming years. It lays out projections, figures and parameters, factoring in the new fiscal...

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy's time has expired.

Spring Economic Statement (Resumed) (29 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Wallace is sharing time with Deputy Coppinger.

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate. Primary care has been a key area of reform for the Government since it came to office. The quality of health care in any country is measured by its responsiveness to changes in society and the changing needs of the population. A Central Statistics Office report on population and labour force projections from 2016 to 2046...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I appreciate that because this is of huge interest to me as a member of this committee, with its national brief, and as a Deputy for a Border constituency. I agree with the latter point made by Senator Hayden - in other words, I agree with Professor Todd that we should be preparing for all eventualities in a diplomatic and effective manner. I would be concerned that all the cross-Border...

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy McLoughlin is sharing time with Deputy Seán Kenny.

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister should not interrupt.

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: The speaker should be allowed to continue, without interruption. In addition, he should not seek to be as provocative as he has been up to now.

Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: That is agreed.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: The next topical issue is in the name of-----

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: Sorry. I call Deputy Byrne.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Deputy. The Minister of State will have noted that. We have to move to the next topical issue.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: My apologies, the Deputy has one minute.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Development Projects (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: My sincere apologies to my colleagues for that error.

Topical Issue Matters (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A, and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael McCarthy - progress on the Autism Bill 2012; (2) Deputies Catherine Byrne, Eric Byrne and Joan Collins - the decision by Pobal to cease funding for two VEC sports centres in Inchicore and Crumlin; (3) Deputy Jack...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility (25 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: 29. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the assistances available to families having to bury a deceased indigent relative; the criteria used to decide on such benefit; the degrees of kinship that qualify for available assistance; if the personal means of that person is taken into account; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12293/15]

Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (11 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta McHugh, agus ba mhaith liom a rá go bhfuil sé ag saothrú go díograiseach ar son na teanga. Tréaslaím leis as an dea-obair sin. Tá áthas orm a bheith ábalta páirt a ghlacadh sa díospóireacht thábhachtach seo. Tá an straitéis don Ghaeilge...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Discussion (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I regret that I have to leave the meeting soon but I look forward to reading the delegates' responses next week when the blacks of the proceedings of today's meeting are available. I welcome Baroness Quin, whom I met briefly prior to the meeting, and Mr. Halligan whom we all know by reputation and is held in great regard throughout the country. I also thank them both for their...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to share time with Deputy Farrell.