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Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Garda Stations (6 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there is an existing contractual commitment to a site at Bailieborough, County Cavan, for a proposed new Garda station; if so, when was it completed; the location of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11923/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Forthcoming General Affairs Council: Discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (5 Mar 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I join in the welcome to the Tánaiste and I congratulate him on a number of landmark successes at European level in recent weeks. I warmly commend the Tánaiste on the impact of these decisions on the lives of people here, which people may not fully recognise immediately. The impact will be palpable and real over the coming years. I refer to some of the successes. Nothing has...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Discussion (27 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman for welcoming those of us who are not regular committee members. We have come out of interest from a Council of Europe perspective in the case of me and Deputy John Paul Phelan. Deputy Ann Phelan's interests come from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. I join in welcoming Mr. Browder, and I share the admiration of others for his loyalty to a...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: The Case of Mr. Sergei Magnitsky: Discussion (27 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I have a supplementary question, which I will ask now. As the Magnitsky list grows, the question arises of whether there is risk of a Star Chamber dimension being added. As the list grows, how sure could we be that the list is being expanded appropriately? I am very interested in what Mr. Browder wants us to do and the risks arising as the list grows.

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I share the pride of many people throughout the country with regard to the Taoiseach's apology on behalf of all of us to the survivors of the Magdalen laundries. That very eloquent apology spoke for the entire nation. I was happy that the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Trade, Deputy Gilmore, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, and the...

Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (26 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: People must understand that in many instances the religious orders have particular demographic structures which make it expensive for their members to live in nursing homes, to be given supported care, etc. Cognisance must be taken of that fact. The solution to one travesty of justice must not take the form of imposing another. Where there are assets and where there is a capacity to pay,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Eric Byrne has given me the courage to ask simple questions as well and I thank him for that. It took someone to give leadership on this matter.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank him for that. My first question concerns something that is still only a possible hypothesis. However, it could happen and there are many strands to suggest it will happen, although I acknowledge Mr. McDonnell stated he thought it might not. Can the witnesses provide a further discourse on the implications for Ireland and the European Union, were the United Kingdom to leave? How do...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Byrne does not require an explanation. He is aware there are gradations between us and I am a worse case again. Mr. McDonnell should explain this point. There is even a hierarchy between members.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our guests and thank them for coming. Their presentations were very clear. Do the witnesses think they should be formally engaged with the dissenting political groupings? I understand the only dissenters to a bill of rights in the North are the DUP and the UUP. Should ICTU have some formal engagement with them to try to break down resistance, given its street cred and mass...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I acknowledge the Minister, Deputy Noonan's well crafted and progressive Finance Bill.

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: I also acknowledge the clear exposition by the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes of the fiscal challenges facing this country and the necessary solutions, both within this House and outside it. We should be proud of the Bill and I am sure that when Deputy Finian McGrath gets to speak, he will be big enough to acknowledge the progressive elements of the legislation, while offering...

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Bill attempts to achieve two broad objectives. First, it seeks to continue making progress on the public finances, which is so vital from every perspective, and ultimately to put our people to work. Second, it seeks to support existing employment while stimulating the creation of new employment. We have a current budget deficit level of 8% of GDP and are heading for 7.5% next year....

Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: It is a major deal for the country with great implications. We are back borrowing in the markets and the yield on Irish bonds has fallen to 3.6% today from 15% in 2011. Confidence is generally recovering, which is indicated by the new rating from Standard & Poor's. It was also indicated in practical terms by the creation of 12,500 jobs for the private sector last year and by continuing...

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Deputy should not name individuals not in the House.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett has 20 minutes.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Absolutely.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister should allow the Deputy to speak.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Minister, allow the speaker to continue without interruption.

Water Services Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Please, Minister.