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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader to respond without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow Senator Cummins to conclude.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not think that is a point of order; it is a matter of opinion between the Leader and the Senator. It might be clarified tomorrow. Senator Marc MacSharry has proposed the following amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government on the opening hours for the polling stations in the Meath East by-election tomorrow be...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Deirdre Clune that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide financial assistance for businesses affected by flooding.I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I was going to acknowledge formally the presence of the mighty Jimmy in the Gallery on this special occasion but the round of applause beat me to it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: We will continue with the Order of Business. I remind the House that last week, a number of Senators spoke glowingly of Jimmy Walsh, and I do not want to repeat that. Those who have not mentioned him, particularly the leaders of the groups, will have some latitude.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the appreciation and time given to Jimmy Walsh but I do not want everyone to speak for four or five minutes on it. Senator Norris is next.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I was admonishing Senator Coghlan for the longevity of his contribution but I was happy to give a certain amount of latitude him because he is almost the father of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators are not allowed to display printed material in the House. I am being very lenient on the Order of Business in allowing the Senator to congratulate someone but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: That might be a cynical apology.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Some people are already complaining because the Order of Business has become so elongated with the tributes to Mr. Jimmy Walsh, the journalist. Some people are already getting frustrated, wondering when they will get in. Many speakers are offering and it will be the longest Order of Business in the history of the House. I call Senator Jim Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Hayden, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Colm Burke to conclude, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I wish to pay a brief tribute to Jimmy Walsh. I have known him for a long time, as I have been in the Houses for approximately 18 years. I have become a friend of his. We have often exchanged ideas and so on. I am unsure as to whether he would see fit to accept a nomination to the House. If he did, he might find himself the lily among the briars. Jimmy is the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: That is merely a suggestion. With those few words, I wish Jimmy the very best in his retirement. I am quite certain that we will meet again. Our paths will cross. I sometimes walk in Marley Park but I do not think I could keep up with him. I now ask the Leader to conclude this very lengthy Order of Business, but a deserving one on the occasion of the retirement of our journalist friend,...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader to respond.

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Fianna Fáil has mixed views on this Bill and while we welcome this debate in this House, I will be opposing it because my party probably is more against it than for it. That said, it is an issue that should be debated in this Chamber. Perhaps Members will be able to tease out some of their difficulties in this regard on Committee and Report Stages. At the outset and while I will not labour...

Seanad: Courts Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: With all due respect to Senator Bacik, she deviated substantially from the Bill and I-----