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Seanad: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Ar aghaidh leat.

Seanad: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Níl ach fiche nóiméad fágtha.

Seanad: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá daoine anseo nach féidir leo caint mar tá ach fiche nóiméad fágtha.

Seanad: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge: Statements (12 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Ocht nóiméad.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I express my deep condolences to Fine Gael and the McFadden family over the sad loss of Nicky McFadden. She was a lady, a political flower that had not yet blossomed. I soldiered with her on Gerry Ryan's first "Operation Transformation" programme. She had much less to lose than I had. When I heard the news initially I was deeply upset. I found her a confident and polite person. When she...

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I formally second the motion and welcome the Minister to the House. While it is easy to criticise Ministers, some matters are outside their control. As the Opposition, however, it is our duty to highlight the problems facing farmers. To be positive, I acknowledge the Minister's work in trying to open up international markets, etc. It is a pity that such work is impacting on those who are...

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank all speakers from all sides. It is important to have debates on agriculture and fisheries. While I acknowledge some of the positive aspects of the Minister's reply, I propose to press the motion to a vote. Whereas the Minister pointed out strongly in his response that there is no real crisis in beef apart from the bull beef issue, if one had looked at this in January and February,...

Seanad: Beef Industry: Motion (26 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: While I accept that, one of these farmers had his bull beef ready at approximately 17 months, or close to the margin, in late January but had severe difficulty finding an outlet. It is perhaps a month since I spoke to that young man and the animals may now have been sold. Once one goes beyond 16 months, the demand is less. One goes over 20 months and the price drops. It is a double-edged...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I second my leader's proposal to amend the Order of Business. In fairness, this matter was raised seven days ago and there was a vote on it. A full week's notice was given. It is also provided for legitimately under Standing Orders. We are entitled to a full debate on this debacle concerning the justice situation - the Minister, the Garda, and the sacking, or retirement, of the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Report on Human Trafficking: Scoil Phobail Bhéara (2 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you, Chairman, and fellow committee members for agreeing to have the students come before the committee. It was not just my decision. I am a west Cork man myself so I pay the students a particular welcome. I understand the long journey involved. It takes approximately two hours to get from Castletownbere to the train station. The students are more than welcome. I am very proud and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Report on Human Trafficking: Scoil Phobail Bhéara (2 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The witnesses should stick with UCC.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House and I invite him to speak.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow speakers to contribute a second time as it would be unfair. Senator Norris will have time on Subsequent Stages of the Bill.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Apr 2014)

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

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's comments on the Title of the Bill-----

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's comments are ultra viresas that matter is not contained in the Bill.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator must stick to the matter of the Bill and not introduce extraneous matters.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will allow the Senator a small amount of latitude but I am ruling that he is ultra vires.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we go down this road, this is a very specific Bill on a very specific issue and I will not allow speakers to debate the provisions of other Acts.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Apr 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not within this legislation. The Senator is endeavouring to bring it within the legislation but-----