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Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ó Donnghaile. The Minister has already replied, but he has undoubtedly heard everything said in the intervening period.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I take this opportunity to welcome one of the Seanad's esteemed alumni, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Paschal Donohoe. It is good to have him in the House. I had the pleasure of serving a term with him here in the past. I invite him to address the House for eight minutes.

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive and individualised response, which is much appreciated.

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Birth Information and Tracing Bill 2022: Second Stage (10 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That last contribution was quite a remarkable one and I relate to it on so many levels because of my age and because I grew up in a similar society to Senator Craughwell. I relate to the things he said. It was a remarkable and profound contribution and I commend it for its considerable reflection on a number of fronts. Having said that, I thank the Minister for this work and I thank the...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we commence, I would like to remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ryan, to the House for the discussion.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for concluding matters on a very positive note. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Investigation of Marine Casualties) (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: An bhfuil sé sin aontaithe? Aontaithe.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am sure he was welcomed earlier, but not on my watch, as Ronald Reagan might have said.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is Senator Byrne pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Yes, the Senator can.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State has indicated the position. Is the Senator pressing the amendment? I gather that the Minister of State does not wish to comment further.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: How stands the amendment? Is the Senator pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 55 is ruled out of order as a potential charge on the Exchequer.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I note that Senator Byrne says "in many ways". Could I respond to him?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The position is that amendment No. 55 would require the commission to establish a broadcasting committee. Establishment of a committee would involve additional expenditure and remuneration for committee members. The amendment must be ruled out of order in accordance with Standing Order 41, as it has the potential to impose-----