Results 1-20 of 36 for cork speaker:Joe O'Reilly

Seanad: Situation in Israel and occupied Palestinian territory: Statements (12 Jul 2023)

Joe O'Reilly: .... Because of the whole illegality of the settlements and the daft set-up there, they are afraid, for the moment, to allow normal, civilised living there. My colleague, Deputy Colm Burke from Cork, made a very good video on this when he was a Member of the European Parliament. It is worth watching. The Israeli Government has expedited the construction of illegal settlements. On Sunday,...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 May 2023)

Joe O'Reilly: ...elect us expect it and it is one of the strengths of democracy. Maybe Irish democracy is based around that localism and particularism. It is shocking that the beach is not open in beautiful west Cork. Any of us who has ever had a holiday in west Cork still has a vivid memory of it. Those of us who have not had one aspire to having one.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Oct 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: It is my great pleasure to welcome the pupils of Christ the King school in Cork. Senators Buttimer and Lombard are looking over attentively at their arrival. I understand that they are guests of the Taoiseach today. I offer a special welcome also to their teachers without whom this could not take place. It is great to have them here. It is important for citizenship to become aware of...

Seanad: Remediation of Dwellings Damaged by the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: Before we continue, I wish to welcome Councillor Dalton O'Sullivan from Cork County Council to the Gallery. It is an honour to have him here.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of a second bridge for Newbridge, County Kildare. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure Cork is a designated port for the importation of non-EU fresh produce. I have also received notice from Senator Sharon Keogan of the following matter: The need for the Minister of...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (19 May 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...vehicle charging points in Galway city and county. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to ensure Cork is a designated port for the importation of non-EU fresh produce. I have also received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne of the following matter: The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: I just heard my good friend and colleague mentioning Kinsale. It is a very beautiful town, as is all of Cork. I had the privilege of visiting it last week and the visit was enhanced by meeting Senator Lombard there. 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...

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

Joe O'Reilly: ...theory and practice. Last year, Greece celebrated the 200th anniversary of the beginning of its war of independence. Among those who fought in that struggle was General Richard Church from County Cork, who led the Greek army in the later stages of the war. He became a Greek citizen and a Greek senator. Many more Irish heroes also played a role in the Greek cause, such as Sir Hudson Lowe...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (1 Mar 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...will be aware that Professor Murphy was a Member of this House from 1977 to 1982 and from 1987 to 1992. He died yesterday. He was a renowned historian and lecturer and had a lifelong association with University College Cork, UCC. He received a scholarship to study history and Latin in 1945 and was appointed professor of Irish history at UCC in 1971. He remained in that position until...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Pigmeat Sector (3 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...work in places where we cannot ask the IDA to develop a factory in the morning. This is a very serious matter. The people have to be sustained. There are nearly 2,000 workers in Cavan-Monaghan and the next big centre is Cork. Cavan has a significant concentration of the pig sector, comprising small and large units. There are huge losses pro rata. There are Brexit loans for SMEs, but...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 Feb 2022)

Joe O'Reilly: ...also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to make a statement on plans to build a second post-primary school in Kinsale, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (14 Dec 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the use of the emergency motorcycle response service in Cork city. I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make a statement on the...

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

Joe O'Reilly: ...following matter: The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for sport and the Gaeltacht to provide an update on the Government’s proposal to host the 2024 America’s Cup yacht race in Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Barry Ward on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to permit category “B” licence holders...

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

Joe O'Reilly: .... I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the requirement for additional neurology nurses at Cork University Hospital. I have also received notice from Senator Garret Ahearn on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the availability of the pre-exposure prophylaxis programme, PrEP, in Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Malcolm Byrne on the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the cyberattack on the health service in May...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to ensure the provision of Saturday morning medical cover in Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Rosscarbery, Enniskeane and Kinsale, County Cork, during the current dispute between GPs and the HSE. I have also received notice from Senator Sharon Keogan of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children, Equality,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...in the midlands. I have also received notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the proposed new elective hospital for Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the proposed extension to the Sacred...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to provide an update on the proposed extension to the Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Barry Ward of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education to address the lack of parity between traditional and...

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

Joe O'Reilly: ...need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the number of vacancies in district veterinary posts with responsibility for the TB eradication programme, in particular in the Waterford and Cork areas. I have also received notice from Senator Maria Byrne of the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to make a statement on the disbursement...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Oct 2021)

Joe O'Reilly: ...for processing to create new stock. This is creating a nightmare scenario in the sector. In the dairy sector, a few hundred farms assistants are needed across the country. My good friend from Cork, Senator Lombard, will be much more au faitwith that than I am, but it is the case. It is the same right throughout the agriculture sector. According to Fáilte Ireland, two thirds of...