News & Statements
Council of Europe must establish legal framework to protect children online – O’Reilly
The 46 member states of the Council of Europe can ensure the safety of children online is prioritised by coming together to adopt a legal framework, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
The threat of epidemics of dependency on prescribed medicines in Europe is real – O’Reilly
The threat of epidemics of dependency on prescribed medicines in Europe is real, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Senior cycle reform needs to include sports, extra-curriculars and social causes
The proposed senior cycle (leaving certificate) reform must include a change to the grading system to include students’ involvement in sports, extra-curricular activities and social causes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Cavan’s inclusion in Hidden Heartlands major boost to county tourism – O’Reilly
Cavan is to be included in the Hidden Heartlands for tourism and marketing purposes in what will be a major boost to the local economy, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
We need to do more to educate our primary and secondary students about the EU – O’Reilly
More must be done to educate our primary and secondary school students about the EU to broaden their knowledge and opportunities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Russian military exercises highlight the need for investment in Irish defence – O’Reilly
Russian naval exercises due to take place in Ireland’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) give cause for concern and highlight the need for investment in Irish defence, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Gambling regulator must be appointed to ensure proper oversight of online betting industry – O’Reilly
A Gambling regulator must be established without delay to ensure proper oversight and control of the online gambling industry, according to Fine Gael Senator Joe O’Reilly.
15% of Leaving Cert points should be attributed to sports, extra-curriculars and social causes – O’Reilly
Leaving Certificate reform should include a change to the grading system whereby 15% of points are attributed to students’ involvement in sports, extra-curricular activities, and social causes, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
O’Reilly expresses regret at Ulster Bank’s departure from Cavan/Monaghan region and Ireland
Cavan Fine Gael Senator Joe O'Reilly has expressed his regret that Ulster Bank has decided to leave the Cavan/Monaghan Region and the wider Irish market after 160 years.
Cavan is one of the first counties in Ireland to be connected under the Government’s plan for high speed broadband – O’Reilly
Cavan is one of the first counties in Ireland to be connected under the Government’s plan for high speed broadband, Fine Gael Senator, Joe O’Reilly, has said.