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Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: One speaker only, please.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: As Senator Quinn is not here, it would be unfair to speculate about his intentions.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris's observations have been noted.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator, you should address your remarks through the Chair,

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter for Senator O'Donnell how she wrestles with her conscience. I do not think Senator Norris can do it for her.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the amendment proposed by Senator Barrett. Unfortunately I was unable to speak on Second Stage and I do not intend to make a Second Stage speech now. Issues have been raised include the unintended consequences and the provisions of our Constitution. The Constitution is not cast iron that can never be changed. The Constitution is not a cast-iron thing set in stone that can never...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Craughwell mentioned earlier that when the gas pipelines were brought from Kinsale all over the country that was not a difficulty. There was a piece of legislation tailored to meet that. A simple amendment to the Constitution could uphold and enshrine the basic right to water, then that could be regulated by law.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not saying that we cannot go left or right. We even looked at an example as well as a corollary in the notion - which I still think is necessary for this city - of providing an underground train from the city centre out to the airport. In doing that we looked at every person who has a house, a barn or a commercial building from here to the airport. Every person who owns a piece of...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: A lot of people in this House may not realise that under our Constitution we have a right to light. Which is more important? We have a right to support, so that our houses do not fall down. We must remember why the right to property was devised in our Constitution. It was to support the landed gentry, the settlers and the rich people. How many people in the street in Dublin have nothing...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: If we are naive enough to go with this----

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I must thank Senator Norris for the brief intervention to draw my breath but also----

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I am just making the point that I would prefer to have a referendum. I am supporting Senator Barrett's amendment because there are all sorts of possibilities out there. As we saw in the referendum to abolish the Seanad, the public are no fools. I personally thought that would succeed but they were put to the vote and they decided listen, we cannot trust the boys in the lower House. We...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Well 1937, whichever, but I am saying it is not fit for 2016. My apologies. I think we should enshrine the right to water in the referendum and I am asking that, if Senator Barrett's amendment is not accepted or agreed to by Government side, we defer this Bill. I am so far away from my little abode in west Cork that I might as well stay here tomorrow, Sunday, if it is possible, and Monday...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Sullivan is trying to conclude, and Senators should not impede him from doing so.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Brennan to please respect the Chair as the Minister can respond adequately. Every time Senators on the Government side of the House interject they delay the debate.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Senators do not doubt their Minister's ability to respond. Has Senator Daly concluded?

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Well, come on. I am allowing you to proceed.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Speak through the Chair. Senator Brennan will not answer because I have cautioned him to bí ciúin.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: With all due respect Senator Brennan, the Minister is well qualified and capable of responding to anything Senator Daly says. Senator Daly to continue without interruption please.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Daly.