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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: School Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health: Discussion (4 May 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: That is great. I wonder if there are ways we can roll these things out. Is my time up, Chairman?

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

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank all the witnesses. I especially welcome Ms Corcoran. It is great to see the work of the Galway Traveller Movement here on the national stage. It is something that other counties could follow. I love to see the Bounce Back trucks going around the city. As a member of the Green Party, the recycling element is obviously very appealing to me. One thing the organisation does well...

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

Pauline O'Reilly: That has been helpful because it is good to put in focus that it is not simply about obvious discrimination. It is about other forms of discrimination as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: First, I also extend my sympathies to Senator Mullen. As a fellow Galwegian, I know the amount of time that he has spent supporting his family over the past couple of years. My thoughts are with the whole family. I commend Senator Ahearn on bringing up the subject of hyperemesis because there is a lottery when it comes to medication. I was also going to raise the issue of the postcode...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action: Increasing Wind Power on the National Grid: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank the witnesses. I believe Mr. Blount spoke about how projects can change dramatically from when they start planning to the end. That is part of the problem. I know it is good to have that community engagement. When the community does not accept a bad proposal and it does not go ahead, it sets back the other good projects in an area. I can think of a poor project in Galway now and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Model Reform: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I am substituting today for my colleague, Deputy Ó Cathasaigh. I thank the witnesses for coming to meet us again to discuss this important issue that has been forgotten for a long time, although I know significant work has been done in the area over the last few years. A couple of issues come to mind. I know that a lot of engagement is happening in secondary schools, but to what...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I, too, welcome some of the reopenings today. My 13-year-old starts back in Galwegians this evening. That is very exciting for our family in our small part of the world. A report from today shows it does not take that long for children to get back up to where they should be developmentally, physically and mentally. We really need to concentrate on that. It is really welcome that children...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: Do any Members wish to speak before I call the Minister of State? Does the Minister of State wish to come in on the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: This is not a court but all the barristers have laid their cases out.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I should have said that we are supposed to be discussing the amendments and not the ability to table amendments.

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Committee Stage (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: Does the Minister of State wish to respond?

Seanad: Post Office Network: Motion (26 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State. It is great to see another Galwegian in the House. I know she is very committed to and made a recent announcement on the post office in Eglington Street, which is to be welcomed. I will mention that again later. The establishment of an interdepartmental committee is to be welcomed, as are the commitments in the programme for Government. Now is the time to...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, are related. Amendments Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, are logical alternatives to amendment 1. Amendments Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, and welcome him to the House.

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (23 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: Is the Senator asking the Minister of State to respond at this point?

Seanad: Future of Gambling Regulation: Statements (23 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I will not take all of my time. I would have been happy to share some of my time with Senator O'Reilly. Gambling is a booming industry in Ireland. We talk about solidarity with those financially affected most by Covid-19. I suggest this is one place to start because 100% of betting duty is going to the horse and greyhound industries. Everyone here will be in no doubt as to my views on...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Provision of Special Needs Education: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I could not click the button in time to get the slot before Deputy Nolan. I have been listening in and have read all the statements. I thank everyone very much for that. I have also attended the Joint Committee on Key Issues affecting the Traveller Community and education and educational attainment is right up there. This is not just an equality issue. It is about equity and the fact...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Employment and Labour Market Participation: Discussion (20 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: I thank Ms Jeanne McDonagh, Dr. Frances McGinnity and Ms Shirley Comerford for coming before the committee and giving such thoughtful opening statements. I very much appreciate it. I will start by addressing an issue that relates to the care of children by women or men. Even if it is seen as being a traditional role, that does not mean it is wrong for people to want to do that for a period...

Seanad: Water Quality: Motion (19 Apr 2021)

Pauline O'Reilly: It is difficult to stop some Senators in full flow, as it were, because those of us representing areas outside the capital in particular feel the effects of the legacy of poor management of water. I completely agree that it is time for this issue to be grappled with. I would almost give up my time to allow Senator Conway to speak further on the issue because I can see his passion. Senator...