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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.

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: 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 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: 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: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I am a new speaking member of the Independent Seanad group, since I realised what it was to be sitting at the back of the Seanad with no voice. I could not let that go on for much longer and I am delighted to be a part of the group. I want to make three quick points. The first is to alert Senators to "Showcase Ireland" which is something I think they probably know about. "Showcase...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: The legislation has not been fully commenced.

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

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I am not speaking yet.

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.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: Are we taking all of the questions together?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Why the Arts Matter: Discussion (23 Jan 2019)

Marie Louise O'Donnell: I thank the witnesses for their contributions. It is a real privilege to be here today. I was told not to become a member of this committee because there are no votes in it. That in itself is very telling. This is my first time on the arts committee, which raises another question. This committee used to be called arts and sport. Then it became arts and tourism followed by culture,...