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Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I will not take eight minutes.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: Two will be fine.

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I will leave the rest to colleagues who do not keep to the time. The Tánaiste has been an outstanding voice on this issue, both North and South, and has given brilliant representation, both distinctive and distinguished. Much has been said about Brexit. Those who know more than me have spoken better and know the issues better so I will not rehash in any way what they have said. We...

Seanad: Government's Brexit Preparedness: Statements (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: No, but I believe we should have fair play. There have been many speeches and lots of wallpaper, and cheap wallpaper at that, from some Senators but not from others. It is selfishness with regard to time.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I might have my own conscientious objection to what Senator Leyden says at times but it is a cheap shot to start calling people mysoginistic. I am sick listening to it if somebody makes a comment that people do not like or that they find emotional or passionate. I do not believe Senator Leyden is mysoginistic. Many of his arguments may be unfounded and he may not have scrutinised the Bill...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: The Senator was hitting the paper against the microphone.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: There is nobody coming on top of him I can guarantee him that.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: That is not true.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: They have, including yourself, Senator Ruane.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: The Senator is wandering.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: That is quite obvious, Senator.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: On a point of order, I would like to speak on this.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: It is senseless. From a linguistic point of view "substantially avert" is senseless.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: It is not possible to "substantially avert" something. It is either averted or not.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: It is a point of grammar, a linguistic one.

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (13 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: No.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Network of Regional and Local Museums: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I welcome the witnesses here today. It is a pleasure and a privilege to hear about their work and to listen to their belief in what they do, and I believe in what they do. I was at the European Parliament with my colleague about a month ago for the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 and it was interesting to hear about the number of countries where their wonderful heritage and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Network of Regional and Local Museums: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: Mr. Bradley will not be able to get man-sized tissues because they have hit the dust.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Network of Regional and Local Museums: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I mentioned earlier to the Chairman that I would have to leave for approximately five minutes at some point. As I have to leave now, perhaps the remaining witnesses would wait until I get back to give their response to my questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Network of Regional and Local Museums: Discussion (12 Dec 2018)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I apologise for having to leave, but I wanted to participate in the Seanad debate on the legislation that has been introduced on foot of the repeal of the eighth amendment, which is a very profound issue. We were talking to the Minister about some amendments we wanted to make. Regardless of whether one is pro-choice or pro-life, one will agree that this is a profound matter. I wanted to be...