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Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

James Reilly: I echo Senator Richmond's comments and remind the House of the Minister of State's speech last night, in which she pointed out that €900 million has been made available across various sections to help deal with Brexit and its fallout. There have been numerous meetings and supports put in place for business, as Senator Richmond has said, through the local enterprise offices, LEOs,...

Seanad: Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2019)

James Reilly: ...him because I know it is his party's position. First, I would put it to him that RCSI already has university status outside the country so this amendment has no bearing on that. Second, I would echo Senator Nash's point that there is no one in this House who would not condemn outright the human rights abuses that take place, not just in Bahrain but around the world. I would make the...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

James Reilly: ...he knows full well the Minister has gone to an important meeting in Brussels at a critical time in this country's history as we face into Brexit. Without further delay, I welcome the Bill. I will not echo all the other comments made. I would thank all those here in the House, and those who are not here anymore, who have striven over the years to reach this point. I commend them, but...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2018)

James Reilly: ...Our children need to be protected from this. We are possibly going to be the first generation that buries the generation behind us as they develop diabetes and all the complications that go with it. I echo what other Senators said about the Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill. I would also like to know where it is. I have been seeking a meeting about this issue with the Minister for the last...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jun 2018)

James Reilly: I echo the sentiment of the previous speaker on cycling which clearly has tremendous benefits, both environmentally and to the individual in terms of exercise. There is a dearth of safe places to cycle.

Seanad: Community Banking System: Statements (30 May 2018)

James Reilly: ...'s business. In the past, due to a culture of a bonus operated rewards system or common system, emphasis was placed on lending and not what one was lending for. In terms of the post office, I echo many of the comments that have been made. Its importance to rural Ireland, and in my cases urban Ireland, cannot be overstated. We need to support them. It seems to me that the Kiwi Bank...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2018)

James Reilly: I would like to echo the comments of Senator Norris on Monica Barnes, who was a superb public representative and fought passionately for what she believed in. She was one of the individuals in our political system who would have spread enlightenment and brought the country forward. In regard to the second point the Senator raised, I would agree with him if I felt there was any attempt to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Update on Preparations for Brexit: Discussion (27 Feb 2018)

James Reilly: With regard to the sentiment in the two countries since Brexit was mooted and passed by the people of Britain, I echo what has been said here, that is, that people from the United Kingdom are, for the first time in their lives, feeling slightly less welcome and thinking of moving. I am referring to professional research people whom I know. The culture here has very much changed. Ireland...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2017)

James Reilly: I echo what my colleague said in congratulating the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton, and an Taoiseach, Deputy Varadkar, in ensuring that physical education now becomes a major part of the curriculum. Prevention is better than the cure and habits formed early in life are the ones that stay with us. I welcome the new HIQA Bill that was passed through Cabinet today. I hope...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: ...add my voice to those who congratulated the new Tánaiste, Deputy Simon Coveney, as well as Deputy Josepha Madigan on her rise to Cabinet. I wish them both well. I will be very quick but I will echo what Senator Burke mentioned. There is absolutely no doubt that we have a serious problem attracting general practitioners into our service.A story on the front page of today's edition...

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (15 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: ...xe1;intecare report. I firmly believe that we need to treat patients at the lowest level of complexity that is safe, timely and as near to home as possible, and affordable for the patient. I see that echoed in the report and welcome it. In his report on primary care, Professor O'Dowd also says that the secret sauce at the centre of successful outcomes for patients is regular contact...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2017)

James Reilly: I echo what Senator Ray Butler spoke about, namely, rates, and the fact that business is only recovering now from those hard years of recession. Having survived that, to be faced now with what looks to be an increase in rates is very worrying for people, especially in towns such as Balbriggan and Rush which have struggled through the recession but are coming out of it. The reason I rise...

Seanad: Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017: Second Stage (19 Oct 2017)

James Reilly: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I fully understand the exigencies of his duties in the Lower House and how that can interfere with timekeeping. I echo Senator Mac Lochlainn's comments with regard to the Oireachtas Library and Research Service. The staff there are invaluable in what they bring to Bills and in helping Members understand the purpose of proposed legislation....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)

James Reilly: ...only are trees aesthetic living forms, they are also the lungs of the world. While I fully understand the rationale for his proposal and his good intentions, his suggestion is not practical. I echo the comments of previous speakers regarding those who ignored the advice that was given and placed themselves and others who were required to intervene in great danger. We did a morning...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Atypical Work Permit Scheme: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Sep 2017)

James Reilly: This committee has always sought both sides of every story. To echo Mr. Boyle's own words, I am disappointed by his comments, while he might have his own disappointments. I do not think his language furthers his cause. I want to deal with the issue because it is hugely important to us as a nation. Allegations have been made of extensive mistreatment and abuse of people within an...

Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

James Reilly: I thank the Seanad committee and its Chair, Senator Richmond, for all the work it has done on this issue. Echoing what Senator Buttimer had to say, the Government has done a considerable amount of work on this issue. Lest Senator Paul Daly be under any illusion otherwise, it is reflected in the communications from both Europe regarding Brexit and the letter from the British Prime Minister,...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2017)

James Reilly: ...ways - first, by reducing the per item charge and, second, by reducing the monthly cap. This will also help many in our society who are elderly or vulnerable and who are on multiple medications. I echo Senator Colm Burke's comments on the waste that occurs under the medical card scheme. I recently encountered somebody who was terminally ill and who did not have a medical card. On his...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2017)

James Reilly: I was also in the Dáil last night for what was a truly remarkable occasion. I echo everything that was said by Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin. I give a special mention to the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy David Stanton, for his long service and commitment in this area, long before he was ever a Minister of State, particularly when he...

Seanad: Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

James Reilly: ...although money was a real problem then, particularly in 2013 and 2014. There is more money going into our health service and I welcome that but I do not want to see it going down a black hole. I echo what has been said here about management and accountability but I also want to remind people about the amount of money we spend on training and supporting doctors and nurses in terms of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Economic Impact of Brexit: Discussion (Resumed) (15 Dec 2016)

James Reilly: Yes. I welcome the Minister and thank her for her presentation. I will echo a few of the concerns that have been raised, particularly those around our collective responsibility to project the positive image of this country. That is not to say that we ignore the problems. This committee has been very good at highlighting and addressing the problems. The Minister has been very good at it...