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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 14 is again in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black. It has already been discussed with amendment No. 13. Does Senator Higgins wish to move the amendment?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 15 in the names of Senators Higgins, Ruane and Black is in respect of inserting a new section.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: This Minister of State has nodded in assent. Does Senator Higgins wish to press amendment No. 15?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendment No. 16, in the names of Higgins, Ruane and Black, is out of order because it is outside the subject matter of the Bill.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (7 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Amendments Nos. 17 and 18 are related. Amendment No. 18 is a logical alternative to amendment No. 17 so it cannot be moved if the latter is agreed. Both may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: At the beginning of this term I set myself an objective to continue harassing the Leader until the gambling regulation Bill came to the floor of the House and we appointed a gambling regulator. The Leader has been extremely responsive and organised a debate for me, to which a Minister responded. On many occasions I have outlined what a tragedy gambling is for people. There are...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, to the House. It is great that he is here to take this motion. It is appreciated. I now ask the Minister to address the House for up to ten minutes or whatever is appropriate.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Minister for that clear presentation and summary at the end.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my pleasure to call on behalf of the Independent Group my county neighbour, Senator Keogan.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I echo the Senator's sentiments in regard to our being back together again. It is also great that we are back in our beautiful Chamber as a collective again. It is another important milestone for us.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir féin. Our next speaker, as per the agreed rotation, is Senator Black on behalf of the Civil Engagement Group.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Act 2021: Motion (6 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Black for that contribution and I now call Senator Kyne to speak.

Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (5 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I move: That the Eighth Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.

Seanad: Situation in Belarus: Statements (5 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I am sharing time with Senator Conway.

Seanad: Situation in Belarus: Statements (5 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and I commend his empathetic involvement with this abhorrent state of affairs. There are 650 political prisoners in prison in Belarus. Not only are they in prison in the normal sense, they are subject to torture and sexual assault. As cited by the Minister, the threat to the children of the female prisoners is a horror. It is all a horror. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Reserve Defence Force: Discussion (5 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I welcome Mr. Richardson to the meeting. I have always felt that the members of the Reserve Defence Forces were motivated by a great patriotism and sense of volunteerism in that it was not just a career for them but a way for them to give to society on top of their normal jobs and lives. That is an admirable quality and something that merits recognition. It is the kind of resource and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Some of my areas will overlap a little with Deputy McAuliffe's. Naturally, there are common themes. Having said that, there are a number of questions I want to put. I notice in Mr. Benson's submission he says the underspending has been eliminated. As he is well aware, a common matter that arises at this and similar committees and in similar discussions is that local authorities are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee On Key Issues Affecting The Traveller Community: Traveller Accommodation: Discussion (Resumed) (23 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I assume Mr. Benson would agree that the best option is Traveller-specific accommodation and that, as Deputy McAuliffe said, RAS and HAP payments in estates on a temporary basis after great efforts to get the accommodation are not ideal.