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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow Senators to wander in at the last minute and put up their hands. Senator Paul Bradford was the last speaker approximately ten minutes ago. I allowed others in and if I keep doing so, I will lose respect. Senator Marc MacSharry shall be the last speaker.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Taoiseach on his role and the role of the former Secretaries General of the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the circumstances which led to the resignation of former Garda Commissioner Callinan be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris.

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members to stick to the time allocated, otherwise some Members will not get an opportunity to contribute.

Seanad: Ireland's Diaspora Policy: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Terry Leyden that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Courts Service to refurbish the courthouse in Roscommon town to provide a modern courts service once Roscommon County Council's new civic offices are completed later this year.I have...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to remind Senators that there will be no sos between the conclusion of Commencement Matters and the Order of Business.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's case is well made.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made her point.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That is down to the Deputy Leader's efficiency.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: We shall proceed to the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2015, all Stages.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: This is the 20th report of the Committee of Selection. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Marc MacSharry from membership of the Select Committee on Health and Children at his own request and has appointed Senator Thomas Byrne in substitution for him. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Thomas Byrne from membership of the Select...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I am very pleased to open the hearings of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on farm safety. This meeting is the second part of a process which began last December with a public invitation to make written submissions to the committee. Members of the committee were heartened by the range and quality of the submissions they had received. We are glad to have the opportunity today to...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: It is time for questions from the members of the committee. All submissions received will be incorporated in the committee's report in order to synopsise and highlight the important points. Both the Minister, Deputy Coveney, and the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, were very interested in attending this meeting but it was not possible to arrange a date suitable for them and we have had...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I propose that the questions from members be banked. I call Senator Comiskey and I ask him to be brief.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Comiskey is usually brief in his questions. He is an excellent contributor.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I invite Mr. Callanan to respond to that group of questions.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Coghlan. We are running over time already.

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan-----