Results 4,301-4,320 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (8 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The 18th report of the Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Lorraine Higgins from membership of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges at her own request and has appointed Senator Marie Moloney in substitution for her. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Susan O'Keeffe from membership of the Committee on Agriculture, Food and the...
- Seanad: Election of Member (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I have to announce that the following Member has been elected to fill the casual vacancy in the membership of the Seanad to which the resolution of Seanad Éireann on 5 June 2014 has reference: Cultural and Education Panel, Oireachtas Sub-Panel: Gerard P. Craughwell.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Mary Moran that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to address the situation of an elderly person living full time in a nursing home setting while being charged for water and wastewater services in the family home,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind the Senator that this is not a party political broadcast.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator----
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: That is a lesson in brevity.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members to be brief as the budget will be introduced in the other House and most of us want to attend.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Last but by no means least, I call Senator Craughwell, who is more than welcome to make a contribution.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I wish Senator Craughwell good luck in this House. I am quite sure he will make a noble contribution and I wish his wife, Helen, and his son, the very best. It is a very auspicious and great occasion for him and his family and I hope he will enjoy the day, irrespective of the budget.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Cullinane has moved an amendment to the Order of Business seeking to have a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government on-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has decided to withdraw it. As it has not been seconded, it would fall anyway but I will give him the privilege of withdrawing it.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Given that 15 Members wish to speak and there are only nine slots left, many will not have an opportunity to speak unless people share time. Unfortunately, it is ordered that we are to finish at 6 p.m. and I cannot change it. The Minister will be here at 5.55 p.m.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: It was ordered today and people should not have agreed to it.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Chair is bound, unless the Order of Business is changed. I do not want to cut anybody short.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Mooney, without interruption.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: If Senators keep interrupting one another, other Senators will not get a chance to speak. As it stands, nine Senators will not be able to contribute to this debate.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Okay. I ask Senator Moloney to keep an eye on the clock.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: He is a much younger man than Mr. Desmond.
- Seanad: Budget 2015: Statements (14 Oct 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Ar aghaidh leat.