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Seanad: Irish Water: Statements (5 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I propose that the sitting be suspended until 1.45 p.m.

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dara Murphy. As a fellow Corkman, I wish him every success and as much happiness he can glean out of his new brief.

Seanad: Penal Reform: Motion (5 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, indeed. None of us likes sudden elections. I was a bit worried this morning when the vote went against the Government or part of it. Leaving that aside, I wish to say my party, Fianna Fáil, fully supports the motion. I compliment Senator Bacik on her work on the justice committee and acknowledge that she has done a lot of work on this report. Sometimes the Senators and Deputies...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy yesterday on the death of the former Minister and Member of this House, Mr. Joe Walsh, who was a colleague of mine. Unfortunately, I was not here as I was attending his funeral mass. I have been assured by the Leader and the Cathaoirleach that statements will be made at an appropriate time on his association with this House.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage each amendment must be seconded. Amendments Nos. 1, in the names of Senators Feargal Quinn and Sean D. Barrett, 18 and 25 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Quinn wish to second the amendment?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Craughwell wish to speak?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I note Senator Power's point, but unfortunately the Cathaoirleach has made a ruling on that. Does Senator Reilly wish to speak?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 4 in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 4 and 6 to 12, inclusive, are related. Amendment Nos. 7, 8 and 9 are physical alternatives to amendment No. 6. Amendments Nos. 4 and 6 to 12, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. I call Senator Barrett. Ar aghaidh leat on amendment No. 4

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 5, in the name of Senators Cullinane, O'Reilly and Power, is out of order. It is a joint amendment between Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. That ruling has already been made.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not Senator Cullinane's amendment. Does he wish to comment on it?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: On amendment No. 6?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It has already been discussed but I will let you have a brief comment on it. It was already discussed with a previous amendment.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will let the Senator in when I get an opportunity. Thank you, Senator Cullinane.

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 7 in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn arises out of Committee proceedings already discussed with amendment No. 4. Is it being pressed?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 8 is in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn and has already been discussed with amendment No. 4. Is it being pressed?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 9 is in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn and has already been discussed with amendment No. 4. Is it being pressed?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 10 is in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn and, like earlier amendments, has already been discussed with amendment No. 4. Is it being pressed?

Seanad: Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (12 Nov 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 11 is in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn and has already been discussed with amendment No. 4. Is it being pressed?