Results 501-520 of 5,028 for speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That is fine, but I want to clarify if the Senator is proposing an amendment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. That is fine. We have that. We now move to the two-minute slots.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I say it with optimism. I call Senator O'Sullivan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Mullen for that contribution. I am advised by our colleague Senator Buttimer that we have Eoin Wilson and family in the Gallery. It is my great pleasure to welcome them. Eoin is on the administrative and support staff of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. Eoin's partner Oisín also works in the Oireachtas and is with us today. We particularly welcome Eoin and family and...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes. I thank Senator Buttimer for making me aware of that. While I know Eoin, with the glare of the light I did not notice him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his contribution and his impeccable timing although I am under domestic instructions not to interrupt him or Senator Dolan when they are speaking.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I will, later on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my great pleasure to welcome the pupils of Christ the King school in Cork. Senators Buttimer and Lombard are looking over attentively at their arrival. I understand that they are guests of the Taoiseach today. I offer a special welcome also to their teachers without whom this could not take place. It is great to have them here. It is important for citizenship to become aware of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before the Leader replies to the debate, I join in the congratulations Senator Craughwell offered on behalf of everyone to the Cathaoirleach on the distinction granted to him by the Ukrainian Government. I am not sure of all the detail of it, but we all congratulate him.

Seanad: Ban on Dumping New Products Bill 2022: First Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Ban on Dumping New Products Bill 2022: First Stage (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill: Report and Final Stages (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Final Stage?

Seanad: Consumer Rights Bill: Report and Final Stages (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Senator Buttimer, for raising that serious matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Leader her comprehensive and individualised response. It is my great pleasure to welcome the parents and uncle of our colleague, Deputy Kathleen Funchion, who join us in the Visitors Gallery. It is good to have them in the Chamber. Senator Boylan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 20 be taken before No. 1." The amendment was seconded by Senator Gavan.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I think at this juncture we will return to the Minister and then put the question.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: In accordance with the order of the House today I must now ask the Senator in possession to report progress.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Flooding of Lough Funshinagh: Lough Funshinagh Group (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity. I welcome Councillor Fallon and his colleagues. I salute the work he has been doing on this for a long time. He knows I have a lot of family in the area and more than a passing interest. I have met him there and met the original family who were flooded. I was down at their house and have been at a number of them. I know a lot about this. ...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the students from Maynooth University who have been visiting us and are just leaving. My son is a postgraduate student in the geography department of Maynooth University. I am delighted to meet the visitors. Some of them will know him, I am sure.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (25 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann passed the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021 on 19 October 2022, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.