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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...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before you begin, Senator Boyhan, I welcome our visitors to the Visitors Gallery. They are accompanied by Deputy Neale Richmond. It is good to have them here. I hope they enjoy their stay in Leinster House. Senator Boyhan, please continue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Senator Boylan. It is important that the week is recognised.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Members have made a number of references to the Samaritans with which I concur. I served with Senator Ryan many years ago who was directly involved with the Samaritans. That organisation has stood the test of time and has done great work. It is my great pleasure to welcome to the Visitors Gallery pupils from CBS Primary School in Dundalk, County Louth. They are so welcome. It is great to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: No, it is being done on party rotation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Sorry, we had Senator Dooley-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: We had Senator Dooley last. We now move to Senator McGahon and we will then be back-----