Results 521-540 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to fast-track the referendum on the rights of children? It is almost six years since the all-party joint committee on the Constitution came to a decision that the rights of children, as enshrined in the Constitution, were not adequate. There has been a considerable debate on the issue and it would be a fitting tribute to the...
- Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (15 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will get used to the ways of the capital city in due course.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The motion is in the name of the Independent Group and will be moved by Senator Zappone.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (15 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. As Fianna Fáil spokesman on justice, I wish to confirm my party's total support for this provision. It is a reflection of the times we live in that our legal and criminal justice system has had to be amended to provide for trials of organised crime offences to be held in a Special Criminal Court. As the Minister said in his speech, the normal process...
- Seanad: Second Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Select Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Senators Deirdre Clune, Mark Daly, Lorraine Higgins, Michael Mullins, David Norris and Jim Walsh. The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform:...
- Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that some may not be able to contribute because, according to the Order of Business, we must allow the Minister of State to give her response not later than 1.20 p.m.
- Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: We have almost reached the deadline but I shall allow Senator Kelly one minute.
- Seanad: Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I apologise to Senators Conway and Leyden. Unfortunately, their time is out.
- Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Recommendations Nos. 9 and 10 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: That is correct.
- Seanad: Local Authority Charges (16 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: You have half a minute left.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: You have exceeded your quota, Senator.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time is up.
- Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House.
- Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has 30 seconds remaining.
- Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. Sometimes it is hard not to give him latitude.