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Topical Issue Matters (1 Apr 2015)

Joe O'Reilly: ...in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A, and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michael McCarthy - progress on the Autism Bill 2012; (2) Deputies Catherine Byrne, Eric Byrne and Joan Collins - the decision by Pobal to cease funding for two VEC sports centres in Inchicore and Crumlin; (3) Deputy Jack Wall - the provision of a ketogenic diet for a 12...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: EU Enlargement Strategy: Centre for European Policy Studies (13 Nov 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...way around it? Unless we can intervene to a greater extent in a practical way, we cannot bring people with us. However, we cannot condone the practices identified by Deputy Seán Kyne. I share the interest of Deputy Eric Byrne on Mr. Fouéré's reflections on the Ukraine. To what extent does he think Europe was the catalyst by being overambitious? Is it that Putin is...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Mid-term Review of Europe 2020 Strategy: Discussion (7 Oct 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...to apply more to boys - can we marry the two approaches, with a focus on the practical, and address the skills shortage and, thus, increase economic activity? I endorse what my colleague, Deputy Eric Byrne, said about the lower paid and people being in a poverty trap. Is it not the case that people on lower incomes invest all of their income in consumption? Their money re-enters the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Experience of the Irish Delegation to the Committee of the Regions (13 Feb 2014)

Joe O'Reilly: ...for all moneys as well as job creation strategies. I support much greater engagement of local government with Europe, which will mean that structures of local authorities must improve. My colleagues Deputy Eric Byrne and Senator Catherine Noone went to Europe to be briefed on issues such as the democratic deficit and the disconnect with the public. What can be expected but a democratic...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Future of Ireland and the European Union: Discussion (21 Feb 2013)

Joe O'Reilly: Deputy Eric Byrne has given me the courage to ask simple questions as well and I thank him for that. It took someone to give leadership on this matter.