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Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 5 and 12 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris indicated that he wished to speak. We are on amendment No. 5 tabled by Senator Barrett.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (12 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will be able to contribute again if he wishes. I will allow him to speak if it is a short contribution.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: It will conclude when we finish.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The time was specified on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has one minute. If I show latitude to him, previous speakers who stuck to the allocated times will be upset.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Phil Prendergast, MEP. (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Ms Prendergast, MEP, for attending the Seanad today. I hope she is enjoying her work in Europe and wish her every success.

Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland)(Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 16 and 17 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Barrett, you have already touched on the matter of amendment No. 16. Do you wish to say more?

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second and Subsequent Stages (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. I had the impression that she was heading towards her former position as Leader of the Opposition, but I somehow do not believe that she will swap.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I rise to raise the issue of Bandon Community Hospital and to acknowledge the tremendous work done by our former Seanad colleague, Peter Callanan, over many years in trying to resolve the issue. Bandon Community Hospital is a single storey building dating back to 1929. It is run by the HSE and has undergone some renovations and modifications over the years. The facility and staff provide...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Hospital Services (13 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House and giving me this response. He has been frank and, unfortunately, the future of hospital is somewhat on a wing and a prayer, while accepting that HIQA has given it a three-year lease of life, so to speak. Due to the growing elderly population in the area and the ongoing deferment, due to lack of finance or otherwise, of the purported...

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the Chamber and invite him to proceed.

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand it is a matter for the Minister of State and his staff, not the Chair.

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State should proceed.

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State should be allowed to speak without any more interruptions.

Seanad: Promissory Note Arrangement: Statements (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with previous speakers. We had a magnanimous discussion on Second Stage, to which I contributed, and I am glad the legislation is about to be passed. We should understand the difficulties during the war and why people deserted to join other armies. On mature reflection, they did so to protect the world against anarchy, chaos and dictatorship and the passage of the legislation is...

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Cullinane missed his speaking slot but I will allow him now.

Seanad: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (20 Feb 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?