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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. He had more time, if he had needed it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Government chief whip. I now invite the Deputy Leader to respond to the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Chambers for her acknowledgement of my input to the leaving certificate reform debate. I also wish to associate myself with her remarks and those of Senator Ó Donnghaile about the dreadful incident in Belfast in which the Minister for Foreign Affairs was centrally involved. I agree with both of them and it does not merit elaboration.

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I apologise for interrupting Senator Conway. The Minister of State has graciously agreed to concede some time to Senator Lombard so I want to him an opportunity to speak for two or three minutes.

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Lombard for speaking so succinctly in the few minutes he had. That is the mastery of the material he has. People who have such a mastery can say everything in a minute or two. It is my pleasure to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon. While I was not in a position to go and listen to him when he was near my home the other night, it will be a pleasure to hear him...

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Heydon, for that comprehensive and empathic response to an important debate. I call Senator Seery Kearney and congratulate her on the hard work she has put in to preparing for this motion.

Seanad: Support to Ukraine: Motion (30 Mar 2022)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I have received notice from Senator Fiona O'Loughlin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the current shortage of pharmacists. I have also received notice from Senator Paul Gavan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to make a...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we come to the Order of Business, on behalf of the Cathaoirleach and all Members, I wish to recognise the national day of Greece. I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery, the deputy ambassador of Greece to Ireland, Ms Polina Chotzoglou, who is representing the ambassador, who sadly has a family bereavement and cannot be with us. We are grateful to the people and country of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Craughwell for that pertinent contribution.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Go raibh maith agat féin, a Sheanadóir. Ba mhaith liom na mic léinn agus na múinteoirí atá in éineacht leo a fháiltiú anseo inniu chomh maith.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: The speaker, without interruption, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator very much for his remarks. As he will know, if he was watching proceedings, we had a minute's silence for David yesterday. He echoes the thoughts and prayers of everybody in the Chamber.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Conway would not want that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for so lucidly putting his questions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator. She caught me off guard due to the brevity of her contribution.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I concur.

Seanad: Humanitarian Support for Ukrainian Refugees: Statements (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister and salute his proactive and humane approach. It is certainly greatly appreciated.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: They must have known who it was.

Seanad: Gambling (Prohibition of Advertising) Bill 2021: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I congratulate the Labour Party, and specifically Senator Wall, on the proposed legislation. Senator Wall has a passion for this issue. He is sincere about it and has worked hard on it. He has done the House much service in doing that. Senator Wall has certainly done his party and the country some good in that respect. It is important and I say "well done" to him. I salute...