Results 41-60 of 358 for cavan speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Challenges Facing the Pig Industry: Discussion. (13 Apr 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...the IFA president and his team. This is a very serious matter in the county I am from. It is a reasonable estimate that approximately one third of the production in Ireland is based in County Cavan. The witnesses might confirm that. There may be a relatively small number of farmers involved, but this takes in a large number of jobs. These are indigenous and local jobs, with entire...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...been informed by Senator Horkan they are from Moyne Community School and are accompanied by Deputy Joe Flaherty. They are very welcome. They are my neighbours. I served in local government in Cavan with the school principal. If it is not the current principal it was the former principal but I believe it is the current principal.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...resilient. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on funding for regional and local roads in counties Cavan and Monaghan and throughout rural Ireland. I have also received notice from Senator Emer Currie of the following matter: The need for the Minister of State with...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator mentioned, as he described them, humble relations in various counties. He overlooked his many fine relations in County Cavan, who are my neighbours, and was presuming they were in a different category. I will move on to the next speaker, Senator Warfield, on behalf of Sinn Féin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pigmeat Sector (3 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...this point as a Donegal man. People work in places where we cannot ask the IDA to develop a factory in the morning. This is a very serious matter. The people have to be sustained. There are nearly 2,000 workers in Cavan-Monaghan and the next big centre is Cork. Cavan has a significant concentration of the pig sector, comprising small and large units. There are huge losses pro rata....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (16 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...'s remarks about those who passed away over the past year, in particular due to Covid. Among those who passed away was the Senator's dear mum, who was a highly respected member of our community in Cavan. I join in wishing a happy Christmas to the Cathaoirleach, his staff, Mr. Groves, Ms Doody, the excellent staff of the Seanad Office, who could not be more helpful or co-operative, all of...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The next speaker is Senator Keogan, who happens to be a cousin of the excellent woman who works in my office in Cavan. I have to allow total latitude.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...do so beyond saying that I entirely agree with the sentiments expressed here today. They reflect my experience of the wonderful, professional staff who work with me here in Leinster House and in Cavan. They work across a range of areas at a range of hours of the day, and it would be unreasonable if this did not receive concrete acknowledgement. I am doing an exceptional thing in making...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...from Senator Robbie Gallagher on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the availability of charging points, particularly in counties Monaghan, Cavan and Meath. I have also received notice from Senator Lynn Boylan on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to make a statement on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Electric Vehicles (24 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...Robbie Gallagher, wishes to raise the need for the Minister for Transport to make a statement on the availability of electric vehicle charging points, particularly in the counties of Monaghan, Cavan and Meath.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...namely, the current labour shortages in our country. The shortages affect many sectors. I will go through just a few of them. In respect of agriculture, there is intensive pig farming in County Cavan. The processing sector there is experiencing shortages such that batches of pigs cannot be sent for processing to create new stock. This is creating a nightmare scenario in the sector....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...not lose. The Reserve used to have a strong link with its communities when I was a youngster but I know the closure of local barracks has damaged that. I was wondering about one solution in a Cavan context but it may apply in other counties and I hope it does. We have a strong Civil Defence voluntary association in Cavan. I am sure that is the case in most counties but they are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Recruitment and Retention in the Defence Forces: RACO (29 Jun 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ..., pride and happiness among personnel. It is in that regard this meeting and the outcome of it will be important. I am a strong supporter of our Army. Many Army personnel live in Cootehill, Cavan town and other areas of Cavan. They have been great members of those communities and a positive force in the social and cultural life of those communities and in every aspect of society....

Seanad: Offences against the State Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (22 Jun 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We have a very strong presence from Cavan and Monaghan here today and, in that context, it is my pleasure to call Senator Martin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: If I may return to the county offerings mentioned earlier, County Cavan has free fishing on 365 lakes.

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Food and Drink Industry: Discussion (14 Jun 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...I must say, to use that awful cliché, we are where we are and must try to cope. I am anxious to illustrate where this matter could have real impact. I live in the town of Bailieborough in County Cavan. One of the best employers in the town is Lakeland Dairies. It is a very large employer in the town and it is quality employment on which many kids' education and mortgages depend....

Seanad Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Impact of Brexit on the Higher Education Sector: Discussion (31 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...several key issues on which he has posed questions to the witnesses. There will be a level of overlap in that regard, but I will still pursue some questions and offer some comments. I live in east Cavan and have an office in Cavan town, and I wish my neighbours in Dundalk good luck in their pursuit of technological university status. In that context, unfortunately, I had to miss the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Defence Forces: Discussion with Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association (25 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...Seanad I could not be here earlier. I wish to welcome our guests. I come from a county where we have a huge appreciation and regard for our Defence Forces in that many of the personnel live in Cavan town and Cootehill in County Cavan. The personnel are very highly regarded in our community. For that reason, I appreciate the opportunity to contribute briefly. I salute the work that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Employment and Labour Market Participation: Discussion (Resumed) (4 May 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...cannot set crazy targets but there should be targets. That is something we should specifically pursue. I liked the point about liaison workers. This worked fairly well when I was a Deputy in the Cavan-Monaghan constituency. I am still processing this. In the disability sector, this has worked pretty well with a number of enterprises where the disability placement persons supported...