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Seanad: Europe Day 2022: Statements (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this very important debate in that it is a recognition of our maturity within the EU, a celebration of its success and a level of reflection on the future. It is a worthwhile exercise in that regard. The sad backdrop to this debate is that we have war in Europe. That is outside of the control of the EU, but it is a tragedy. We must remain...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 92 and 93 are related. Amendment No. 93 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 92. Amendments Nos. 92 and 93 may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Minister wish to respond?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does Senator Higgins wish to sum up?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Senator accept that?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Senator wish to withdraw the amendment?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 94 and 95 are related. Amendment No. 95 is a physical alternative to amendment No. 94. Amendments Nos. 94 and 95 will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is a stand-alone amendment.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator has an elephantine memory.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before Senator Pauline O'Reilly takes the Chair, as I did not formally do it earlier, I welcome the Minister as my neighbour from home and join in the recognition of her support for local radio.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: That was impeccable timing. Thank you, Senator.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (11 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I compliment Sinn Féin on introducing the motion. It will have the unanimous support of the House. It is important that this should be so. It would be a mistake to introduce it if it resulted in anything different. I also congratulate Sinn Féin on its election results last week. I recognise the achievement of the Alliance Party also. That sends its own message....

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...