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Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I join in the remarks made by the Chair and colleagues in congratulating the Minister on three decades of excellent public service. He has given really principled, committed and thoughtful public service. I had the privilege of being the Seanad spokesperson on communications, energy and natural resources during one of the Minister's previous ministries some years ago. We worked on the...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for all of that. As has been said, our function here is to scrutinise statutory instruments, ensure efficient and early transposition and good outcomes for people and, as the Leas-Chathaoirleach said, to bridge a demographic deficit that exists. It is crucial to bridge that democratic deficit, particularly in the context of so many new prevailing political winds. That...

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: That is a huge figure, if this is happening.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Consideration of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments (18 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: That money could be used for so many things, like putting more buses on the roads.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Craughwell would be very good at creative writing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I congratulate the Leader, Deputy Leader and other Seanad colleagues on their performances in the European elections and join in congratulations to the people who are winning. I will make one sad remark. In the midst of all the joy of the weekend, as Senator Dolan said, there is sadness and misfortune. One of the best county councillors in Ireland, respected across all political shades and...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I commend the Government on its recognition of the State of Palestine. Our recognition, along with that of Spain and Norway, has made a big international contribution to the possibility of further recognition, to creating momentum for a ceasefire and to allowing politics to fill the vacuum. It was a worthwhile, important and courageous step for our Government to take and it merits...

Seanad: Air Navigation and Transport (Arms Embargo) Bill 2024: Second Stage (29 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: We accept the bona fides of the proposal and the genuineness of where it is coming from. We accept what is it trying to achieve. It is just a question of asking to look at its implementation and working-outs. I presume the Minister will go through more of those technicalities. This is an important debate. Sadly and tragically, we are going to have to continue discussing this awful...

Seanad: Housing Commission Report: Motion (29 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State. It is good to have him here. I will make sure my phone is off. I welcome this conversation and congratulate Sinn Féin on initiating it. It is important we discuss housing regularly and look at where we are. As a Government we can be particularly proud of where we have got to now. I will give some headline figures as quickly as I can. Since 2016,...

Seanad: Housing Commission Report: Motion (29 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: Sorry, I did not hear you.

Seanad: Protection of Private Residencies (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Order for Committee Stage (23 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I move "That Committee Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Protection of Private Residencies (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Protection of Private Residencies (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (23 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: At 1 p.m. next Tuesday.

Committee on Scrutiny of Draft EU-related Statutory Instruments: Engagement with Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs (23 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I join Senator Higgins in welcoming the Minister of State to the meeting. I am delighted to have her here. I congratulate her on her appointment. I am aware that she brings a unique skill set, both politically and from her academic past. Her particular academic achievements and areas of study give her a unique skill set for this role. I am confident that she will make a significant...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Africa Day: Discussion with African Ambassadors to Ireland (21 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Chair. I welcome their excellencies. I wish them all a happy Africa day. There have been tremendous bonds between Ireland and Africa going back to my childhood. There was much interest in Africa because of the large number of Irish missionaries who went to Africa. Apart from the great idealistic work they were doing and the energy they brought with them, it also created back...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Policy (16 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers, who, I can only imagine, was a both gifted and talented student himself. I acknowledge the long and dedicated work of a former Member of the Seanad and a personal friend of mine, Dr. Fidelma Healy Eames in this area of identifying and supporting gifted children and helping them to blossom. Her seminal work in this area, The Gifted Learner:...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Education Policy (16 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I want to say respectfully to the Minister of State that I am heartened by his saying that this issue has been incorporated into a policy statement that was published yesterday. There is an onus on boards of management and the primary curriculum is new in this regard. I agree with the Minister of State about the differentiated teaching approaches. However, I say respectfully to the...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (16 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for the second time in a couple days. The protections outlined in the Bill are both important are long overdue. Our laws must develop to accommodate the intricacies of modern crime while also ensuring the safety and dignity of all citizens. This law represents a critical step in that direction. One of the most significant elements of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 May 2024)

Joe O'Reilly: No.