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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, in the absence of the Cathaoirleach and on his behalf, I recognise Finland's national day. In December 1917, after more than 100 years as an autonomous part of Russia, and a preceding 600 years of Swedish rule, the Republic of Finland declared its independence. The Finnish national day is next Monday, but we will not be sitting on Monday, hence the recognition today. Over the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I am also a member of that committee and in the circumstances I cannot be present. I ask Senator Ruane to convey my very good wishes to Senator Flynn with that launch. It has been a very good committee.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: You got a lot into two minutes, Senator McGahon.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Leader for that comprehensive, empathetic and knowledge-based set of responses.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I will begin by agreeing entirely with my colleague, Senator Boyhan, in welcoming the Minister and in expressing our appreciation of the fact that she is here to answer questions on these very important matters for our colleagues. I invite her to respond to the debate. As per the Order of the House, this debate is scheduled to finish at 2.30 p.m. I ask that the Minister might bear that in...

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Does the Minister wish to very quickly deal with a particular issue? I am bound by the order of the House.

Seanad: Covid-19 and the New Measures (Education): Statements (2 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for her comprehensive and wide-ranging response. Any Members wishing to raise further issues can have a private discussion with the Minister as she leaves the Chamber. Knowing the Minister, she will facilitate that. I thank her for how seriously she took the debate, which is very important.

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.