Results 781-800 of 5,165 for speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regulatory Bodies (22 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House. It is good to have her here.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister to the House. The matter I raise is a continuation of a similar theme. Getting the maximum number of people housed is the issue. Housing for All, the Government's multi-annual, multi-euro programme, is aimed at improving Ireland's housing system and delivering more homes for all types of people with all types of housing needs. We are all aware in this House that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I could not agree more with the Minister of State's latter comments. The current guidelines came into operation in 1999. They have not been updated since 2009. That makes the review and updating of them very urgent. I am happy to note that there is commitment to immediate progress. We should be looking more at modular homes. We should look at timber-framed homes and at building up in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we proceed, I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming the Maltese delegation. I had the privilege of meeting them with the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs committee yesterday. I echo the Cathaoirelach's words and those of the other Senators on that. They are very welcome. We are friendly countries with a lot of cultural ties and many political issues in common. It is great to have...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I join Senators O'Loughlin and Ward in congratulating Síofra O'Leary, who I have met on many occasions in Strasbourg, on her appointment as chief judge in the European Court of Human Rights. It is a wonderful honour and huge personal achievement for her. She is, as Senator O'Loughlin will know, a particularly nice individual and a lovely lady who is proud of her Irish identity. Her...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. That was a great exemplar of proper adherence to the time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Senator Flynn, on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group. I will compensate her for yesterday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: As a former chairperson of the Cavan branch of the INTO, I endorse that. The Senator is correct.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I call Senator Malcolm Byrne and thank him for the courtesy that he showed people who had been waiting for a long time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for his exemplary timing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That sounds like an attractive option.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Deputy Leader for her comprehensive response.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, to the House. He has many and varied positive interactions with us.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Boyhan for his words.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ruane very much. Senator Ned O'Sullivan has requested a one-minute intervention.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator O'Sullivan very much indeed. We would all echo those remarks, which are very appropriate from a senior Member who has a passionate interest in this area. It is my duty now to call the Minister to respond to the debate.

Seanad: Institutional Burials Act 2022 (Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam) Order 2022: Motion (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister and colleagues very much indeed. This has been a very different and difficult debate. I thank everyone for their approach.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, back to the House and I welcome her colleagues as well.

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport Bill 2020: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 Sep 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 3dhas already been discussed with No. 3a.