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Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I seek a debate on the fishing industry. I recognise that we will have a busy schedule until Christmas, but perhaps when we return in the new year, the Leader will set aside time some afternoon to discuss the current status of the fishing industry, particularly in the light of the ongoing review of the Common Fisheries Policy. My colleagues may not be aware that Iceland and the Faroe...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That Seanad Éireann supports the Government in their endeavours to improve fish quotas for Irish Fishermen in light of the annual review due this week; and supports the Minister and Government in their negotiations in the review of the common fisheries policies. In order to facilitate Senator Carroll I propose allowing him to speak first and I will use my 12 minutes at the conclusion...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank my colleagues for being so magnanimous. I also welcome the Minister of State and express my sincere thanks and gratitude to him for the successful outcome of the negotiations in Brussels. It is an annual event and when our Ministers go they carrt the goodwill of the fishing industry, the Federation of Irish Fishermen and all those living in coastal communities. In this instance,...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive speech. I urge him to increase the polyvalent mackerel quota to perhaps 20% or 25%, if possible. I realise it is an uphill struggle. I also appeal to him to reconsider the decommissioning arrangement for smaller vessels. I hope for a guarantee of sustainability in respect of the stocks we land. A substantial proportion, perhaps up...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: They go out in the morning and come back in the evening. It is sad to see a number of these boats tied up around the coastline. Decommissioning would help to alleviate some of the problem, although it would not get rid of it. I welcome developments in the boarfish sector. The situation is fluid and as such, the new boarfish fishery should be developed. In this regard, I ask the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank my colleagues for a very good debate yesterday on the fishing industry and thank the Leader for organising it. Bearing in mind the fishing industry is one of Ireland's smaller industries, I note the great support received from my colleagues in Fine Gael and the Labour Party. Even Senator Norris was very encouraging. I would like a broad debate on farming and fishing. The fishing...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State back to the House. I congratulate everyone who spoke on this legislation. Although there were some reservations expressed, the issues were teased out in the Seanad and the Bill will improve the law in this area. I agree with Senator Bacik that use of the word "insanity" is inappropriate, but creating new terminology will be...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with the remarks made by my colleagues. I thank the Minister for completing this legislation which is another notch on his belt. I also thank his officials for their efforts and the work they put into the Bill. Its complexity has been evidenced by the lengthy debates in this and the other House on amendments, etc. On a personal note, I thank the Minister for co-operating with me...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday, 18 January 2011.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I have many concerns about the Bill but I also must acknowledge that the concept of the legislation is going in the right direction. I am deeply concerned that there has been insufficient consultation prior to the publication of the Bill before the Seanad. It is similar to the case of the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill over which I lost the Whip. The points I made in the House on that...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Do not miss your flight.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to add my voice to the votes of remembrance for the late Willie Farrell. I served two Seanad terms with Willie, from 1989 to 1992, when I lost out, and again in 1997, and I remember Willie coming to my home town of Bantry in west Cork to canvass in 1987 and probably also in 1989, when I was not competing in the campaign. I have a couple of fond memories of Willie. In early October...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I was not here on the previous occasion to pay tribute to the Cathaoirleach and his very impartial manner in his capacity as Cathaoirleach over the past four years. I wish the new Leader the very best in his new role. We all talk about reform of the Seanad. I was trying to figure out my mileage last night after completing a tough general election campaign; I have probably done enough miles...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (25 May 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I congratulate Senator Burke on his elevation to this important constitutional position. He has always struck me as a man with a cool head. He will do an excellent job as Cathaoirleach because sometimes in the heat of battle, coolness is required. I wish him every success and good luck. I also congratulate the new Leader of the House, Senator Cummins; his deputy, Senator Bacik, who has...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (1 Jun 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I am honoured and proud to have been elected to the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach. I thank my proposer, Senator Darragh O'Brien, and my seconder, Senator Cummins, and all of the other Members who spoke so kindly about me, including Senators Bacik, Norris, Cullinane, O'Sullivan and van Turnhout. I hope I have not left anyone out. Five weeks ago I was fortunate to win a seat on the...

Seanad: Schools Amalgamation (9 Jun 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Chair has provided latitude for Senator Conway to ask the Minister a question on the same issue. He should be very brief.

Seanad: Schools Amalgamation (9 Jun 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister. I wish him every luck and success in his new brief. I accept that times are difficult but on a personal level I wish him the very best in his portfolio. He will bring much experience to the Department. I am certain he will do an excellent job.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (14 Jun 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. As spokesman for justice and equality on the Opposition side of the House, Fianna Fáil fully supports this re-enactment, so to speak, to ensure these parts of the legislation do not lapse. There is not much to be said on the matter. The last three times the Minister's predecessor appeared before the House in this regard, I spoke in favour of the...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (14 Jun 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Through the Chair, Senator D'Arcy without interruption.