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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Horn of Africa: Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (29 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State and his team, including my former colleague, Robert Lahiff, who was next door to me on a corridor some years ago. It is good to see him here in this capacity. I appreciate the fact that the Minister of State is very hands-on, is clearly very empathetic and that he has travelled to these locations and got involved in a very real way. It is very moving. You...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I am delighted to welcome our former colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Heath, Deputy Frankie Feighan. I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Tailte Éireann Bill 2022 on 16 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 16 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2022.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my great privilege and pleasure to welcome the students from Clondalkin and their teachers. It is wonderful have to them here. I hope they find the proceedings interesting and find their day in the Seanad and the Dáil pleasurable. I know they are being escorted around very satisfactorily and I think they are enjoying their day. It was nice to have met them earlier. Tá...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the young people from Pope John Paul II School in Malahide. I welcome their participation in our democratic system. I also welcome their teachers who are to be thanked for the leadership they are showing and for giving their time to bring them here. I hope they are impressed by something they hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Seery Kearney for her remarks. This is only information and no reflection on anything she said. The Cathaoirleach's office has absolutely no role in what Minister comes to the House to respond to a Commencement matter. His office is only involved in selection of the matters.While I understand Senator Seery Kearney's sentiments and they are well made, it is a Minister's...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator has made his point well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That puts the Acting Leader in a nice fix.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I am sure that will be well received. We are moving on to Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The point is well made.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator made the point succinctly in a short space of time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate Senator Conway on that extraordinarily good briefing yesterday on the lack of digital access for people with certain disabilities. It was very informative and well presented. Senator Conway’s contribution was of extraordinary quality and I congratulate him on that.Before Senator Boylan speaks, I welcome the second group from Pope John Paul II National School in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I concur with the Senator. We want to send our sympathies to the Kiernan family. He was truly a great man who made a huge contribution to public service. I welcome our colleague, Deputy Dillon, and his guests to the Gallery.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. Brevity has a great quality sometimes. I call the Acting Leader to respond.

Seanad: Minute's Silence for Patrick Doody (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my sad duty to ask Members to observe a minute's silence in honour of Patrick Doody, brother of Bridget Doody.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022: Referral to Joint Committee (17 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome pupils and teachers from FCJ Secondary School in Bunclody, County Wexford, all of whom are so welcome to the Seanad today.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rural Schemes (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my pleasure to welcome our colleague and friend, the Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Niall Collins, to the House for the discussion.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rural Schemes (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising that critical issue for rural Ireland. It is my great pleasure to welcome the teachers and pupils from St. Finian’s Community College in Swords. Is it a primary school? No, I apologise, it is of course a secondary school. Forgive me. There is a glass panel between us. They are all very welcome and it is great to have them in the Houses of...