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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I called for clarification.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: It was this year.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: It was six months ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan should ask the general public about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Nothing has been clarified.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The letter from Revenue does not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: There is plenty of water in Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the call made by Deputy Darragh O'Brien but there is no reason these letters could not have issued on 5 or 6 January next year. They relate to next year's tax. This is an awful insult to compliant taxpayers. Most people paid the property tax this year and they are being hit a second time this year before Christmas, which is confusing for people. There is a great deal of...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, but it will be long-fingered.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I second Senator Darragh O'Brien's proposal to seek priority for the property tax issue. I reiterate my deep concern about the property tax and the manner in which the public at large have been treated. I am not sure if Revenue is to blame, if it is a cock-up by Government or who knew or did not know what. The fact is that 80% of the people who paid their property tax six months ago in...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I second Senator O'Brien's amendment. I ask the Leader for a debate on the fishing industry as soon as possible. I was glad to see the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, in the House yesterday for the debate on the whole area of the Common Agricultural Policy. It was a welcome debate. The fishing industry is forgotten in Ireland, particularly the white...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: It is important to know that. Senator Diarmuid Wilson is still our Whip.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. In this debate, the contributions of group spokespersons are not to exceed eight minutes and those of all other Senators are not to exceed five minutes. The Minister will be called on to reply not later than 5.20 p.m.

Seanad: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I invite the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: For the record, Senator Ó Clochartaigh was kind and indulgent enough to allow Senator Healy Eames to go ahead of him. You have five minutes, Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Group No. 10 comprises amendments related to the Metrology Act 1996, the subject matter of amendments Nos. 73 and 74.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: That concludes our discussion of the groups. There is a total of 34 amendments, some of which are out of order and some of which have been dealt with. For this reason, no further debate will be permitted. If any Senator, I refer specifically to Senator Barrett, wishes to formally move an amendment and have it seconded in order that it can be pressed, he or she may do so. Unfortunately, I...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 2 arises from amendments made by the Dáil and has been discussed with Group No. 9. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Group No. 8 is on the preparation and review of the integrated implementation plan regarding the SPSV industry, the subject matter of amendment No. 70.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Group No. 9 comprises amendments relating to public service contracts and the extension of power of authority to the whole of the State, the subject matters of amendments Nos. 71 and 72 and Seanad Report Stage amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and 31 to 34, inclusive.