Results 1-12 of 12 for revert speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (18 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: In fairness to the Leader, he has said he will consider it positively. He should be allowed to do that before reverting to Senator Boyhan. Otherwise, we are going to be-----

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commencement of Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator promises to revert to the Minister of State if it does not progress.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: ...matter: The need for the Minister for Social Protection to outline whether she plans to abolish the averaging rules for the calculation of pension entitlements introduced in 2012 with a view to reverting to the previous system of calculation so that those, mostly mothers, who are currently being inadvertently penalised will be able to access the full State pension. I have also received...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: ...to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Finance on the proposed sale of AIB shares be taken today." This amendment has been accepted in principle and the Leader will revert to the House with the details. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: ...to either park up my vehicle or wait for three weeks during which I could not go to Dublin to attend the Seanad or go elsewhere. That practical difficulty must be overcome. The Minister may not revert to this matter; I actually raised it a week or two ago. However, there should be some excuse. I may have to appear before a District Court judge and point out that I applied three months...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It was agreed last night that the matters may be resubmitted and the issue will be discussed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, after which we will revert to Senators on the matter.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: ...in the Seanad were accepted in this Chamber as opposed to elsewhere. I am informed by a prominent and well thought of back bench Fine Gael Deputy that the Dáil will make amendments that would revert to us on Christmas week.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Jul 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: ...in stating this legislation is to be reviewed annually. If, in three years, circumstances change and the criminal gangs have been dispersed, it will be possible for the Oireachtas to amend it and revert to more normal legislation for dealing with criminal offences. One might assume every action encompassed by this Bill will end up in the Special Criminal Court without any jury but there...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: ...fees, and promotions. I must correct the record. On Committee Stage before Christmas I said the commissioners decided not to take any small expenses for attending meetings. Apparently they reverted on that and according to the accounts, commissioner meetings expenses came to €12,000. Wages and PRSI in 2008 came to €84,000. The accounts also include charges incurred for offices,...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 Nov 2008)

Denis O'Donovan: ...he had informed the Dept of the Marine of any concerns he had with the contracts being signed. Mr. Browne said the departments work independently of each other. It was agreed Mr. Guilfoyle would revert to the Commissioners on matters pertaining to the Burke Report and would bear in mind the short time-scale involved for the current Board. That was in view of the fact that the board has a...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)

Denis O'Donovan: ...for 40 years, yet I am not satisfied that this Bill will advance that potential in any way. I respect the Minister of State's view that we will examine the area of consultation, but I may have to revert to this matter again. My simple argument is that the consultation should have occurred by now. There have been numerous reports in the past ten years, but more could have been achieved...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Denis O'Donovan: ...Cork and Bantry. I fail to see the logic of this proposal. When I entered politics in 1985 we had local health committees and a Southern Health Board. The Health Service Executive now wants to revert to having local regionalised offices in places like the Cork-Kerry region. It has learned from its mistakes and will in this regard be making a U-turn on policy grounds. I am glad the Bill...