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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Wage-setting Mechanisms (8 Feb 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: That sounds more like a threat than a promise, Minister. In response to what the Minister has said, I agree that we are way short of 80%. We are miles away from it. Notwithstanding that, in my opinion, which may not be shared other people in this House, the best defence a worker can have at work us to join their union and be active in it. It is also presented as evidence that most...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 60: In page 51, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: "Changing Employer 34. (1) A foreign national that has been granted an employment permit shall be permitted to change employer— (a)after an initial period of 12 months has elapsed since the foreign national concerned first commenced employment in the State pursuant to an employment permit...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 76: In page 62, line 21, to delete "or a seasonal employment permit".

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 102: In page 82, line 11, after "Síochána" to insert ", inspectors from the Workplace Relations Commission, Labour Court, the Department of Social Protection, the Revenue Commissioners". This amendment is straightforward. It provides that not only shall an employer not penalise, or threaten penalisation against, a worker for making a complaint to a member...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I am content to withdraw but I want to bring to the Minister's attention that a number of commitments were given, and I understand given in good faith. However, on previous occasions we have had discussions, there has not been a follow-up. I genuinely expect a follow-up on this issue and on that basis, I am content to withdraw.

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 107: In page 87, between lines 35 and 36, to insert the following: "(d) the Workplace Relations Commission,".

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 108: In page 88, between lines 8 and 9, to insert the following: "(d) the Workplace Relations Commission,".

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I am content to withdraw the amendment on the basis of the commitment given by the Minister of State. For the record, no trade union has accepted the deal yet. The vote is not done.

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 31: In page 37, between lines 31 and 32, to insert the following: “(2) The Minister shall refuse to grant an employment permit where in the 2 years preceding the day on which the application was made the person or employer who has made the offer of employment has been found by the WRC to be in breach of employment-legislation pertaining to any of the following:...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 7: In page 13, to delete lines 31 to 40, and in page 14, to delete lines 1 to 6. The record will show I have been very clear in my opposition to facilitating not just the current Minister but any Minister of the day in gaining the power to amend the employment permits system by way of regulation. The Oireachtas committee outlined concerns in this regard as part of...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 27: In page 28, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following: "(4) An employment permit shall include contact details for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Workplace Relations Commission.". This amendment is straightforward and quite technical. It does not change a huge amount but it could make a huge change for the people impacted by it. The...

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 2: In page 11, to delete line 26.

Employment Permits Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I will take this opportunity to speak to my own amendments. I know a lot of the amendments have been grouped but they are all under the same heading of seasonal employment permits. I intend to speak on this issue only once this evening. I do not believe there is a need for seasonal employment permits. With the greatest of respect to the Minister of State, nothing he has said has convinced...

Research and Innovation Bill 2023: Second Stage (31 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution. The Bill, and the creation of a singular body, Taighde Éireann, is an important move in research and development in this State. Unfortunately, Ireland has long been a poor investor in research and development. The White Paper on enterprise states that research, development and innovation are the best ways to generate...

International Court of Justice and Genocide in Gaza: Motion [Private Members] (30 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I thank my colleague, Teachta Matt Carthy, for bringing forward the motion and for his work on this matter on behalf of the Palestinian people. Last Friday's judgment from the ICJ was a huge event in this war. While the court may not have used the word "ceasefire", the only way its findings can be implemented is through a full, permanent and complete ceasefire. In one of the most important...

United Kingdom Import Controls: Statements (25 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: The prospective changes on the way will most definitely pose significant challenges to Irish farmers and to the agrifood sector in general. The sector is one of the most important to our State and is especially important among indigenous and exporting SMEs. As a small, open economy, exports are the driving force. As it stands, only 6% of our SMEs export and most of these export to the...

Digital Services Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 7: In page 40, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following: “(6) The Commission shall establish a database of trusted flaggers, including aggregate details of complaints, including unsuccessful complaints, to be published publicly on a yearly basis.”.

Digital Services Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 8: In page 40, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following: “(3) The Commission shall establish a mechanism for third parties to lodge complaints regarding the actions and workings of trusted flaggers.”.

Digital Services Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 9: In page 45, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: “(3) The Commission shall ensure that fees for different classes of application or review request are not prohibitive.”. This is a fairly straightforward amendment. I would probably say that all of mine are. We had this discussion on Committee Stage. Nobody wants to see a situation...

Digital Services Bill 2023: Report and Final Stages (24 Jan 2024)

Louise O'Reilly: I move amendment No. 4: In page 38, between lines 9 and 10, to insert the following: “(3A) A recognised trade union who applies for vetted research status under Article 40(8), shall be deemed to be an application under subsection (1) pursuant to a public interest mission recognised by a Member State under Article 2(1), of Directive (EU) 2019/790.”. The Minister of State...