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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Ms Walsh and call Mr. Markey.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Markey for that. I call Senator Ward.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We will go in reverse now and I call on Mr. Markey to speak.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We are all delighted to be associated with those comments. I was going to mention it at the outset. Senator Dolan is next but, in deference to party rotation, Senator O'Loughlin, who indicated earlier and was on the list, has arrived into the Chamber so I will take her question now, to be fair. I know Senator Dolan would want it that way.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Mr. Markey very much for that response and Senator Dolan for the initial question. Three people are offering to finish us off before we have the summation and Senator McGahon's final words. I propose to maintain a party rotational situation. We will, therefore, take Senators Martin, Currie and Pauline O'Reilly in that order. The answers will come in between; we have enough time to...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Martin. Ms Walsh is next on the rotation.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank the Senator very much. I appreciate that. I now call my colleague who has waited patiently, but who we know will make a quality interjection, Senator Currie.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Ms Walsh. I call Mr. Markey.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: We will reverse the initial order for the two four-minute summations. We must be strict with the time limits in this regard. Senator McGahon, who is the master of content and brevity at the same time, will then speak for two minutes. I call Ms Maria Walsh, MEP. She has four minutes for her summation and response, however she wishes to use the time. I thank her for her excellent engagement.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Ms Walsh has one minute left.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: She never fails to bring it up.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Ms Walsh. I call Mr. Markey, MEP. I thank him as well for his excellent engagement and he also has four minutes to make some reflective remarks. Before Mr. Markey begins, I must state that Senator Currie misses no opportunity to mention the all-Ireland.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Thank you, Mr. Markey. I call on Senator McGahon to respond.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Members of the European Parliament (22 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator McGahon. He has captured the views and thoughts of everyone. I could see from this vantage point how engaged everyone was. This has been a success beyond the wildest dreams or imaginings of myself and the Cathaoirleach, and we discussed this for some weeks. It was an unqualified success. To achieve that success, I thank the Members who attended. Some had to leave to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: At the outset, I join with the felicitous remarks of our Cathaoirleach. I will not repeat them as that is not helpful but nobody would take issue if I again mention that we are delighted about Senator Moynihan's good news. The Deputy Leader will not have an issue with me calling on the father of the House first. It is great to have Senator Norris here.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Under the separation of powers, the situation in this House and in the Dáil is that we are not allowed to comment on the President or his office. I am not impugning anyone. I am being helpful.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator can speak about events, etc.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: Ten out of ten for creative work.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: The Senator cannot even imply----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Sep 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: I thank Senator Ó Donnghaile very much. Indeed, we all want to be associated with those words. I also thank him for his co-operation on the other very sensitive matter. It is my pleasure to call Senator Moynihan and again congratulate her.