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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 34, 35, 39 and 40 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (15 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome our distinguished visitors, Deputy Michael Ring and his guests, to the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Eireann passed the Water Services (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2022 on 9 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) (Amendment) Bill 2022 on 9 November 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Personal Injuries...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from the following Senators that they propose to raise the following matters:

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Apprenticeship Programmes (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe O'Brien,

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we begin the Order of Business proper, it is my great pleasure to welcome a group from Tara Hill National School, which is located just outside Gorey in the very beautiful county of Wexford. It is a very beautiful area. The students and teachers are very welcome. As a former teacher myself, I appreciate what teachers do.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Tara Hill National School group are the guests of Senator Malcolm Byrne. He is very proud to have them here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Perhaps Senator Byrne will say something while our guests are here. I call on the Leader to announce the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I invite the father of the House to begin the Order of Business with the first intervention. Senator Norris, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Norris. It is great to have him with us and to see him in such good form. I feel grateful to hear his very important sentiments again that are at the core of what we believe in here in Seanad Éireann and what we strive to achieve. I am sure that the Senator will be happy to know and, indeed, his influence is at work, that over recent days those themes have been touched...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator was the single voice and it is to his credit that he has achieved so much in that area. I revert now to the normal running order and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil grouping, I call Senator O'Loughlin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Seán Kyne will speak on behalf of the Fine Gael group.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Craughwell will now speak on behalf of the Independent grouping.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: No. The Senator has really done well at this stage. He can continue for one sentence.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Very well said, Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I am not sure I am hearing you either.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Hence the need to support that. I invite Senator Gavan to speak on behalf of the Sinn Féin grouping.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator’s hearing acuity is wonderful and I thank him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: While the Senator was speaking, I could not help thinking about the beautiful Percy French song, "Are Ye Right There Michael?"

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Nov 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Maria Byrne. I ask the Leader to respond to the comments on the Order of Business.