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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, to the House. I remind Senators that on Report Stage a Senator may speak only once, with the exception of the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. In addition, each non-Government amendment must be seconded. The three experienced Members present already know this....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Senator Conway has graciously seconded the amendment to allow discussion. That does not infer he supports it. The amendment is proposed and seconded. Senator Ruane wishes to speak.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I interrupt the Senator briefly, to be helpful. She should bear in mind that she can speak to the group now.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator for presenting such an array of amendments so succinctly and comprehensively. I call Senator Conway.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: If Senator Wall does not wish to comment, I call the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Conway. He has already spoken.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State very much engages with everyone he deals with.

Seanad: Human Rights in China: Motion (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome my very good friend and party colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Brophy. I know from internal meetings and my membership of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence that the Minister of State is very proactive on all issues and has made a real impact in his Ministry. It is a great pleasure to have him here today. I will pick up where my good friend and colleague,...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Health): Statements (1 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to the House. I proffer our apologies to him as we had a little confusion about who was coming in. I know he is busy and we do not want to be keeping him waiting unduly.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Dáil Éireann has passed the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2021 on 24 November 2021, without amendment.

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the Horse and Greyhound Fund Regulations 2021.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before I begin, I would like to formally and heartily welcome Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, to the House. He is a regular and welcome visitor to the House, and I see he has a major assignment today. I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Lombard for raising the matter.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on it. Each non-Government amendment on Report Stage must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: In the absence of colleagues, I ask the Minister of State to respond.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister of State and Senator Higgins. Does the Senator wish to press the amendment?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: They are being taken separately.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Would the Minister of State like to say a final word?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (25 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Minister of State clearly gave that commitment.