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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Senator Horkan, for your kind words about Senator Jackman, with whom I served. I hope to speak about her personally the week after next. I do not wish to hold up the Order of Business now.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Leader for that comprehensive response. Is the Order of Business agreed to?
- Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank my colleague, Senator Ahearn, for offering to share time. As the Acting Chairperson said, it was not necessary. I welcome our colleague from the Seanad, the Minister of State, to the House. It is apt that she should take the debate on this legislation. I congratulate my great friend, colleague and neighbour from home, Senator Martin, on introducing the Bill and, in his inimitable...
- Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I am sorry. I did not realise.
- Seanad: Protection of the Native Irish Honey Bee Bill 2021: Second Stage (2 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Given Senator Martin's eclectic and great intelligence, I presume that he addressed in his mind before producing the Bill the question of how to deal with those who could be impacted commercially, including how to phase them into the new reality. This is excellent legislation. I had the privilege of attending the briefing organised by Senator Martin, where good questions were asked. There...
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Before we deal with the formalities of the Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022 I wish to welcome in a very special way Senator Clonan's son, Eoghan, and his carer, Anna, to the House. It is great to have them here and we wish them a good day in Leinster House. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, to the House yet again. He could nearly move in here permanently. We are dealing...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: It is my great privilege and pleasure to welcome the Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, who is accompanied by Ms Judith Collins, Ms Barbara Kuriger, Dr. Duncan Webb, Ms Helen White, all members of the New Zealand Parliament, and Ms Carmen Maran, Clerk of the House. They are here as guests of the convener of the New Zealand Friendship Group, our good friend and...
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Even Homer nods. The Clerk to the Seanad has informed me that Senator Higgins voted in the wrong seat on the vote on amendment No. 42 and the record has been corrected.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I omitted in error to ask the House for the authority to discuss a number of amendments together as a grouping. Amendments Nos. 72 and 79 to 81, inclusive, and Nos. 91 and 102, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. I thank Members for their co-operation. Does anyone else wish to address this group?
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Yes.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 73, 74, 77 and 135 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 135 is consequential on amendment No. 74.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Before I invite other speakers or call on the Minister to respond, I welcome our visitors in the Gallery. It is good to have them in the Houses of democracy. They are very welcome.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 82, 83, 133 and 134 are related. Amendments Nos. 133 and 134 are consequential on amendments Nos. 82 and 83. Amendments Nos. 82, 83, 133 and 134 may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 84, 85, 88 and 90 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the new group of visitors in the Gallery. It is good to have them in these houses of democracy.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for that succinct presentation.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for registering that point.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 132 to 137, inclusive, have been already been discussed and cannot be moved.
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: Senator-----
- Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (1 Jun 2022)
Joe O'Reilly: I interrupt only to say that the Title reflects the Bill and, as such, is already discussed. I do not want to interrupt you, Senator, but if you could-----