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Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: There are approximately four minutes left for two speakers. Since I arrived every speaker has exceeded the allotted time.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We will give the Minister of State six minutes.

Seanad: Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union: Statements (25 Oct 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We are 15 minutes over time and I suspect the Minister of State also is under pressure. I thank the Minister of State for her attendance and her detailed response. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator John Whelan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to publish the outcome of the review of the country's community nursing homes which had been designated for closure last year by the HSE but on which he directed a stay pending a review and public...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullen to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullen, bí cúramach.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, that was an inappropriate interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Senator, please, resume his seat?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's interruptions are delaying proceedings.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullen has less than a minute left.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am trying to be fair. I have asked Senator Mullen to conclude. I do not want anyone impugned here but the interruptions are not helpful either.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullen should conclude.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator looking for a debate on this matter?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: This might be more appropriate to a debate in Congress. Is the Deputy calling for a debate on the issue?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is well over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's point has been well made.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's interjection is unwarranted. By and large, Senator Bradford is a very responsible Member.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Nov 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We are over the time limit. As no vote is being proposed, I will try to facilitate the remaining four Senators who are offering. Just one of the Senators who have contributed to the Order of Business today has stayed within the time limit. Senators should be conscious of the efforts of the Chair to observe the time limit. I call Senator Mooney.