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

Joe O'Reilly: Ós rud é go bhfuil Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl faoi láthair, tosnóidh mé as Gaeilge. Ba mhaith liom mo chomhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Tánaiste as ucht an sár-jab atá déanta aici sa Roinn. In ainneoin na gciorruithe riachtanacha, bhí sí ábalta na bunrátaí a choimeád. Bhí sé deacair é sin...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Unfinished Housing Developments (3 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: 544. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if Cavan County Council has submitted an application to his Department regarding the release of funding and the taking-over of a housing estate, known as Lisgrey Gardens, at Bailieborough, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8910/15]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources: Fisheries Protection (3 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: 585. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the publication of photographs and postings on Facebook and other social media, which seems to suggest that there is widespread killing of freshwater fish species, contrary to fisheries regulations, particularly in counties Cavan and Monaghan (details supplied); his views that the current...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (3 Mar 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: 600. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the State agency, or agencies, responsible for promoting Ireland as a tourist angling destination; the level of funding the agency or agencies have to do this in 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8907/15]

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, on her introduction of this Bill, which is complex but rational and workable legislation, and for being so progressive in carrying on the type of reforming work commenced by her predecessor, rather than leaving things as they are and taking the "cute" political option. Like Deputy Ó Caoláin, I come from a part of the country where...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: What is the status of the apprenticeship Bill, bearing in mind the current shortage of apprentices? We need to modernise our apprenticeship system for sound economic and educational reasons and to provide simulated apprenticeships in particular areas. During his visit to Cavan-Monaghan last week the Taoiseach will have seen how the ETB there has adjusted to the modern situation in terms of...

Order of Business (18 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: This legislation is very important from an education and economic point of view. I am anxious to see it progressed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Possible Exit of UK from European Union: Colm McCarthy (10 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I join my colleague, Deputy Durkan, in congratulating the Vice Chairman on his elevation, wishing him well in the role, and expressing my complete belief that he will distinguish himself in that role as he has in others. I welcome Mr. McCarthy. We have met on a number of occasions and he has good connections with the Breffni county. Mr. McCarthy did not talk much about the role of UKIP,...

Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this Bill. This week, a cross-Border raid on properties connected to an organised tobacco smuggling outfit resulted in the seizure of millions of cigarettes and a large quantity of cash. Some 334,000 branded cigarettes were recovered, with a retail value of €167,000 and potential tax revenue of just over €100,000. This was a significant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Developments in Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (5 Feb 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I join colleagues in welcoming the Minister and his official and thank him for his presentation, knowledge of the situation and frankness, which is always a good basis for a proper discussion. I may not be able to wait to hear the response as I must make a Second Stage contribution in the Dáil. I will read the blacks later with interest as this matter is very relevant to the...

Order of Business (20 Jan 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: What is the progress of the public health (alcohol) Bill? We have a changing pattern of alcohol consumption bringing particular challenges in health and social life. The traditional Irish pub, which is so important for our tourism product and social life, is under threat.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Priorities of Latvian Presidency of European Council: Latvian Ambassador to Ireland (20 Jan 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received word my visitors have arrived so I must depart and I appreciate the Chairman allowing me this opportunity to speak. I share the Chairman's happiness that he expressed to the delegation on Latvia's ambition to bring forward the €300 billion investment package. I ask the ambassador to elaborate a bit more on the investment and I will read his comments later in the...

Order of Business (15 Jan 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: What is the status of the new building control Bill, given that the construction sector is getting going again? It is important that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past and that there is proper regulation. It is also important that subcontractors are paid properly this time around and that we have control and high standards of building, good payment methods and an effectively...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Cross-Border Theatre Projects: Smashing Times Theatre Company (15 Jan 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: I apologise for not being here for the witnesses' presentation. I was stuck in traffic. I wish them well. My colleague from Cavan-Monaghan referred to our Youthreach service. I am glad the witnesses know about it. He was right to say that we have three very good Youthreach centres which attract young people who have opted out of the education system. I support the view that the...

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

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Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: That is the question Deputy Boyd Barrett and others must answer. How would they fund change, or do they accept the status quo? I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, and the Government for tackling an unacceptable situation. We cannot continue with the current situation where we have a broken down pipe system, with 200 year old pipes in some...

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: With amendment No. 3, the Minister has responded adequately to the question of privatisation. Privatisation cannot happen without a decision of the two Houses of the Oireachtas followed by a plebiscite of the people. That is watertight beyond measure. The Opposition Deputies did not vote against this earlier today. There was no official vote against this amendment from any part of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors 2013 and Related Matters: Discussion (16 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: My point is that they do not-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors 2013 and Related Matters: Discussion (16 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: Can I be dissociated-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Annual Report of the European Court of Auditors 2013 and Related Matters: Discussion (16 Dec 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: It is urban myth.