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European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: Then the Minister of State should take Deputy Crowe's questions.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Boyd Barrett has been waiting for some time.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: We will now have questions and answers for 20 minutes. I ask Deputies to do their colleagues the courtesy of asking brief and succinct questions.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Minister of State to bear in mind that a number of Deputies wish to ask questions.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: To be fair to other Deputies, we must move on.

European Council: Statements (2 Jul 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Deputy Clare Daly who is sharing with Deputy Boyd Barrett.

Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (18 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank my former Seanad colleague, Deputy Ross, for his input to the debate. He is essentially proposing a public appointments process for senior Garda officers, including the Garda Commissioner. Given that the Government is committed to the establishment of an independent authority, Deputy Ross must accept on reflection that the proposition is premature. It is likely and reasonable that...

Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: The first point to make is that it is essential we remember the women and babies in the mother and baby homes, apologise to them, acknowledge the enormous suffering and pain they went through and accept it was a very dark chapter in our history. We must accept that it was born out of misogyny, patriarchy, ignorance, deep prejudice and poverty. We cannot fail to acknowledge all these facets...

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: Does Deputy Ó Caoláin wish to move his second amendment?

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: The Níls have it.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

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

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: The Bill, which is considered to be a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann in accordance with Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution, will now be sent to Seanad Éireann.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome this legislation, which attempts to tidy up, reorganise and improve the method by which we make transfers of payments and thereby look after the people who need to be looked after. The first objective of the Bill is to effect the transposition of certain aspects of EU Directive 2010/41 to ensure that a spouse or civil partner of a self-employed person can benefit from social...

Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (27 May 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. The Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill is a long-overdue update of the existing Employment Permits Act 2006, which at that time was a reforming Bill. In 2012, the Amjad Hussein v. the Labour Court and Mohammad Younis case unearthed a serious discrepancy in our work permit laws. There was damning evidence of serious exploitation taking place,...

Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the legislation. Housing is a basic human need and right. All efforts of Government, and all of our energies must be directed to ensuring that people who are not in a position to purchase a home have access to one, and those who are have access to affordable housing. Those are reasonable requirements in a civilised modern society. I welcome the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his thorough overview and explanations which were very helpful. I salute his huge work in this area and the effort he is making to do the job very well. I want to raise a few questions or observations. First, the likelihood of an historic free trade agreement between the US and the EU is welcome and will bestow many benefits on this country, but one of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Council Meeting and European Parliament Elections: Minister of State for European Affairs (6 May 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: That just shows how objective my comment was.

Children First Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: "For in every adult there dwells the child that was, and in every child there lies the adult that will be." These words of the Irish novelist and journalist, John Connolly, are extraordinarily relevant. Childhood should be a happy time and should not be violated in any way. A civilised society should provide its children with a happy, secure environment. According to an African proverb,...

White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (17 Apr 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: The publication of the White Paper on universal health insurance represents the cornerstone of a move towards full implementation of the system. This move towards an all-inclusive model is reflective of the commitments made under the programme for Government that health care should be provided across the board to everyone, regardless of illness or income. I firmly believe that it is right...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Voting Rights of EU Citizens: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Apr 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: The question arises as to how seats would be given to the diaspora.