Results 4,141-4,160 of 5,112 for speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Order of Business (28 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: On promised legislation, when is it proposed to take the friendly societies and industrial and provident societies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill? I ask because it will have a positive implication for insurance co-operatives, group water schemes and theatre restoration groups. For example, in my constituency, 18,500 people depend on 28 private group water schemes and it is very important...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Developments: Discussion with Bavarian Parliament (23 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I join my colleagues in welcoming the witnesses. It is great to meet them in Ireland and I hope they have an enjoyable stay and a productive exchange of views in Dublin and elsewhere. We are anxious to maintain strong links with our German counterparts. We have strong links in culture, trade and tourism. As Senator Healy Eames noted, we have recently introduced a property tax for local...

Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State to continue, without interruption.

Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Irish Presidency of EU: Discussion with Amnesty International (16 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Reference was made to direct provision and the treatment of refugees. I would be interested in hearing Amnesty International's perspective on this. I would think we deal very well with cases and provide a reasonable level of sustenance and accommodation. We cannot do much more in these circumstances.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Irish Presidency of EU: Discussion with Amnesty International (16 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I, too, welcome Mr. O'Gorman and Ms McGowan. Like other speakers, I hugely admire the work and objectives of Amnesty International and its notable successes around the world. One shudders to think of what might happen in the absence of Amnesty International. I apologise for not being present to hear the presentation but I was making a Second Stage contribution in the Dáil. I believed...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I acknowledge the great work done in this area by the Minister of State with responsibility for transport, Deputy Alan Kelly. The most satisfying aspect of his work has been his decision to engage the key stakeholders - namely, taxi drivers - throughout the consultation process and in the preparation of the Bill. It is important that the Government honour its commitment in the programme for...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Domestic Violence: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the witnesses to the committee. It is disturbing to hear them talking about violent activities in such terms. Presumably, however, levels have reduced, although it still happens. Has there been a reduction or a recent increase? That is a real concern. I am not up to speed on the situation in Northern Ireland but I presume there is mandatory reporting so if people approach the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Domestic Violence: Discussion (16 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: It would be interesting to hear the project costs as well.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Industry Issues (15 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the tourism performance to date in 2013; his expectations for the remainder of 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22688/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: The Gathering Initiatives (15 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22687/13]

Other Questions: Vaccination Programme (14 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Ó Caoláin has the right to ask as many questions as he can, but when he does, it is difficult to answer all of them. He asked why I will not meet them. I have already said I will meet them and will do so shortly on the basis of fully understanding and being able to respond to the more recent communication we had in April around their requirements. We have put in place...

Housing (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the legislation, the primary objective of which is to achieve a level of harmonisation of local authority rents at national level to prevent huge variations from area to area. This has merit and is a worthy exercise. It is important to stress that this will not preclude the determination or the drawing up of a rental scheme by local authorities; this will remain as one of their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: General Affairs Councils: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (9 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Tánaiste and his team. He merits our complete congratulations because of the extraordinary success of the Irish Presidency. The flagship developments are having the multi-annual financial framework agreed to and the very recent success in breaking the deadlock with the European Parliament in making progress on that issue. I know the matter has not yet been resolved, but...

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Deputy McNamara who is sharing with Deputies Kyne, Jim Daly and John Paul Phelan. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy has used in excess of ten minutes in the slot. He could have had a 20-minute slot but I believe he indicated he would take ten minutes. Does he wish to proceed?

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Topical Issue Matters (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh - the future plans for the funding of youth-centred homeless projects such as St. Catherine's Foyer, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8; (2) Deputy Joan Collins - the decision by the NCPE not to make...

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I understand Deputy Maloney proposes to share time with Deputy Harrington.

Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: That is fine. Deputy Maloney has five minutes.