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Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Deputy Ferris who I understand is sharing time with Deputy Feighan.

Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputies have ten minutes each.

Bond Repayments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (27 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The argument of Government Members against this motion is entirely strengthened and underlined by yesterday's news on employment and the revelation that over the past year, 58,000 new jobs have been created in the private sectors over four consecutive quarters. Moreover, 1,200 jobs per week are being created at present in the private sector, in contrast with the 1,600 jobs per week that were...

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State. I understand that issues pertaining to section 24 in Part 5 have arisen. Under this Part, the Minister of the day has the power to charge and recover fees for licensing approval and registration purposes. My understanding is that this is only a declaration in principle, in that, while it can happen, the Minister has no plans to make it happen in the short...

Forestry Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate the Minister of State on bringing forward his first piece of legislation as Minister of State. I congratulate him not only on it being his first piece of legislation, but also on its contents. I acknowledge, as we all do today, the input into this legislation and the great background work of the former Minister of State, Shane McEntee, work that is being continued by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (21 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 207. To ask the Minister for Health the steps being taken to expedite the orthodontic treatment for three second level students (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49871/13]

Order of Business (19 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: When does the Taoiseach envisage the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill being brought before the House? My interest arises because it is only possible to impose a maximum sentence of six months for a hit-and-run offence and there is only a three hour window for gardaí to test a suspect. I know family members in a case in my constituency in which a young cyclist was tragically killed in a...

Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: It merits saying that Deputy Hogan will go down as a radical and reforming Minister. Outside of this Bill, he will be remembered for, and future historians will recognise the extraordinary importance of, the gender quotas for elections that he introduced. They will radically transform politics over time. This Bill is borne out of last year's Putting People First document. It is an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU General Affairs and External Relations Council: Discussion with Minister of State (14 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive and helpful presentation. He said at the December GAERC meeting the work for the next European Council will be set out and he listed the agenda items. Energy is the last item on the list. An issue came up in conversation with friends recently that is troubling. While we all support green energy, emission policies and the reduction...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: This Bill is another chapter in outstanding stewardship of the economy by the Minister, Deputy Noonan, since 2011. It represents another serious effort by him and by Government to get our people back to work. All its contents and strategies are predicated on that idea of having our people working again. It is an important step. We can be very happy with the progress to date, although we...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

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

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I join in commending and applauding Deputy Flanagan on bringing about this worthwhile debate. It is critical that we would have such a debate in the House of Parliament. I agree with Deputy O'Sullivan that the debate should be broadened and that on this and future occasions we must examine the issues around the use of drugs and giving young people the necessary self esteem to deal with the...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The associated health issues I outlined arise in the Netherlands where grave difficulties have arisen due to the legalisation of cannabis use. I will finish on this point. I genuinely believe, first, that a serious body of evidence supports the connection between continuous cannabis use and mental health issues and, second, that there is a risk of it being a gateway drug. I believe we...

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: We are moving on to Topical Issue No. 3.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: We have concluded that matter. I call Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of Estonia and Latvia in the EU: Discussion with Estonian and Latvian Ambassadors (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The old city of Tallinn is one of the most beautiful places. It is extraordinarily beautiful. I commend it to Senator Noone for a look.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister has gone over time.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister has gone very much over time.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: There will be another opportunity. Each Member has one minute to raise a question or make a brief comment.

Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection Issues (24 Oct 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy should ask her second question.