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Seanad: Local Government Reform Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (15 Jan 2014)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will not repeat what has been stated about the water issue. In the debate promised for next week, apart from the security of supply of water which is of critical importance to all citizens, the quality of the water coming through taps is an issue that has not been addressed fully. During the Second Stage debate in this Chamber I raised the issue of the fluoridation of water, which is...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: On behalf of Members of the Seanad, I welcome Mr. Tom Arnold, chairperson of the Convention on the Constitution. The Seanad is determined to modernise its procedures and actively engage with civic society. To begin this process, we have changed Standing Orders to allow persons and representatives in public and civic life to address Seanad Éireann. As we strive to reform our procedures...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind the principal speakers that they have five minutes each. Perhaps they feel it is not enough but it is how the debate has been structured. Other Senators also wish to speak and we want Mr. Arnold to have time to respond. I will be fairly strict with regard to the five minutes.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It might be a good omen for the role of women in the Constitution that six of our seven first speakers are all ladies. That might be a good start.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I call the odd man out, Senator Norris.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: From the odd man out to the baby of the Seanad, I call Senator Kathryn Reilly.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators may ask questions for one minute before we put them all to Mr. Arnold. We have all welcomed Mr. Arnold and I do not want statements. Senators should be specific in their questions and we may elicit a more appropriate response from Mr. Arnold.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Susan O'Keeffe to ask her question without being interrupted.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Arnold can-----

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I am glad I almost promoted - or perhaps demoted - Mr. Arnold.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot participate in the debate, although I am itchy in one sense to do so because of a previous role I played. Referendums may often be used as a whip with which to beat the Government rather than having a genuine purpose.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Barrett wish to clarify an issue? I do not wish to allow speakers to make further comments.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Mr. Arnold for what has been a wonderful engagement which I thoroughly enjoyed from this position. I would have loved to have participated from the floor, but my duty as Leas-Chathaoirleach prevented me from doing so. I call on the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins, to propose a vote of thanks and say a few words in conclusion.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Without the bit of cake, however.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Tom Arnold (16 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome Mr. Art O'Leary and his officials. It is almost a decade since the experienced, able and capable Mr. O'Leary held my hand during a difficult committee regarding the removal of a judge back in 2004. It is hard to believe ten years have passed since, but he kept me on the straight and narrow. He is probably super efficient at this stage. I thank him for attending.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (21 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will also not use up my full five minute allocation because I am aware that other Senators wish to contribute. I welcome the Minister and I also welcome the Bill. As Leas-Chathaoirleach, I have been in the Chair for the majority of this debate and most of the points made by Senators and many of the aspects of the Bill highlighted by the Minister are both laudable and very acceptable. We...

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (22 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, to the House.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (22 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá an t-am istigh.

Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (22 Jan 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: There are nine speakers and if everybody goes one minute over time, there will be two or three disappointed people. This debate concludes at 1 p.m. That is not my fault, it is ordered that way. I call on Senator Keane and I ask everybody to please respect the five minute slot.