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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenge: Discussion (Resumed) (22 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Chairman.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I will be back. The Leader could have called me.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Leas-Cathaoirleach for allowing me to contribute at this point, even though my name was not on the list. Yesterday, I mentioned my disappointment that the Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill was removed from the schedule. Today, I am still unsure as to what is happening with the Bill.It is a programme for Government commitment that commenced Committee Stage on 16 February. Since...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (9 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and I am sure he would also say the same in respect of all our colleagues here. It is important that the House recognises this very important day, International Women's Day. First, with regard to the Order of Business, I am disappointed to see that the fur farming Bill is not on the Order Paper today but I am hopeful it will come back soon because there is an...

Seanad: Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: The Minister of State, Deputy English, is very welcome to the Chamber. He has ten minutes in which to make his opening remarks.

Seanad: Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State very much. We will now hear from the group spokespersons. Senator Ahearn will speak first for Fine Gael.

Seanad: Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Redundancy Payments (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (8 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: Deputy Bacik is welcome; it is good to see her. I wish to raise the issue of the International Protection Appeals Tribunal, IPAT. It is welcome that we have waived visas for those coming from Ukraine. The regularisation of long-term undocumented migrants scheme is also welcome and is part of the programme for Government. However, we must be careful that as we open back up, all the cases...

Seanad: Credit Union Sector: Statements (2 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State. Public banking is core to Green Party policy. The Minister of State has shown a commitment to looking at this. Credit unions are central to public banking. The reason public banking is key for us is not just because of the co-operative model. As others have said, it is also because of what it brings to a community. People feel that they have a stake in...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (2 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: The Minister of State is very welcome. I thank the Senators for their motion. It is very welcome and one I support. It is important to say that much work has been done by this Government that people probably do not know about. Housing problems are everywhere and they are multiple. Each individual person has a different housing need. That is certainly the experience I have had going from...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I second the amendment to the Order of Business from Senator Chambers to take No. 22 before No. 1.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank everyone for their contributions. Like Senator Boylan, I think many of the questions have been asked at this point. I wish to focus on the issue of European funding. I know that in Rossaveal and other ports, there has been a shift in relation to European funding. I have noticed a difference in the kinds of applications that have been made over the last few years. They all mention...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Energy - Ambition and Challenges: Discussion (1 Mar 2022)

Pauline O'Reilly: I wish to ask one further question, if that is all right. I was going to ask what other kinds of jobs might be provided. I think it is a key thing in getting communities on board. It is also key for the Irish economy. We have spoken at length about jobs in the industry, but are there associated jobs outside of the skilled jobs in areas we have discussed? For instance, in actually using...