Results 4,161-4,180 of 5,112 for speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I welcome the legislation and congratulate the Minister, Deputy Shatter, not only on this legislation but, more importantly in the context of our overall ambition, on the insolvency legislation that preceded it. The two together represent a realistic effort on his part to have the question of personal indebtedness and mortgage distress dealt with. They represent a reasonable...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I endorse strongly Senator James Heffernan's remarks about Professor Honohan's gesture. I welcome Professor Honohan's exhortation to banks to continue with restructuring. I know he is being proactive in arranging this and that there are targets in that respect. A colleague of mine puts it to me regularly at our party meetings that we should adopt the Japanese model, expand the length of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Economic and Monetary Union: Discussion (Resumed) with Central Bank (30 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I join colleagues in welcoming the delegates. This is the second or third time Professor Honohan and I have met, having met in a different context a couple of years ago at events in the constituency I represent. Do the delegates believe we will achieve banking union? It appears we are on course to do so. To what degree will it contribute to an opportunity to create a further stimulus for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Orthodontic Services Provision (30 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 563. To ask the Minister for Health the steps that are being taken to expedite the orthodontic treatment for two second level students (details supplied) in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20101/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Issues (30 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: 564. To ask the Minister for Health the financial assistance aid available for a second level student (details supplied) in County Cavan who has severe vision problems, strabismus, and requires very expensive glasses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20102/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the women and their families to the Gallery tonight and in so doing acknowledge their suffering, pain, the horror of what they have gone through and the tragedy that this has continued right up to the present day. All of us and the State owe them our sincere apologies and genuine and warm acknowledgement. I congratulate my constituency colleague, Deputy Caoimhghín Ó...

Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: There can be no doubt but that a clear link exists between high-quality, well-funded research and development and job maintenance, job creation and inward investment, as well as quality of life. Consequently, the case for research and development and investment therein is now well understood and well made. While many people thankfully understand this point, in so far as they do not Members...

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I, too, am grateful the amendment has been accepted.

National Lottery Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (17 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the opportunity to strongly support the amendments. I join in the commendation and the affirmation of the voluntary environment groups. The tidy towns initiative was alluded to by Deputy McDonald. I applaud the voluntary work of the people involved in the Irish Environmental Network, Irish Wildlife Trust, golden miles organisations and other groups, including even community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (16 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: To ask the Minister for Health when it was decided to remove access to phlebotomy services at Cavan General Hospital for diabetics attending consultants but not referred specifically as a result of an appointment at the diabetic day centre; the reason for the decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16221/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: A Reflection on 15 Years of the Good Friday Agreement and Looking Towards the Future: Discussion (11 Apr 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the three speakers and thank them for their contributions and provoking us to reflect on the central issues both today and at future meetings. I agree with Deputy Brendan Smith on the merits of receiving papers on specific issues. In so far as this could be achieved, it would be excellent. I agree also with Deputy Brendan Smith on the importance of recognising the achievements...

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: We have had three extraordinarily successful all-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil events in a row in Cavan. The great success was that there was no inflated pricing. Can the Minister of State introduce a system of checks and controls-----

Other Questions: Tourism Capital Investment Programme (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: -----or statutory instruments to ensure we have proper pricing so that we do not ruin the country's image?

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Is the amendment being pressed?

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I will, therefore, put the question.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State will have an opportunity to do so when we reach the next Stage.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State should confine his response at this stage to the amendment.

Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (27 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I ask the Minister of State to stick to the subject matter of the amendment.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: European Youth Guarantee and Ireland: Discussion (21 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I join my colleague, Senator Kathryn Reilly, in welcoming our guests and I thank them for their presentations. I wish to begin by making a general point. Our macroeconomic strategies are working to the extent that the haemorrhage of 275,000 jobs over a three year period until 2011 has been replaced by a small increase in job numbers. While tentative, that is indicative and welcome. A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (20 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: To ask the Minister for Health the measures that have been taken to tackle in-patient and day case waiting lists in Cavan General Hospital; the impact of these measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14267/13]