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Seanad: State Claims Agency: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The first sentence of the motion reads, "That Seanad Eireann: commends the Government for the comprehensive and successful process of political reform upon which it is engaged." That is something with which I cannot concur. I primarily concur with the reference in the second paragraph to the effort made to reduce State expenditure. Before the Government took office, significant emphasis...

Seanad: State Claims Agency: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: What is required is a serious attempt by the Government at meaningful reform of these Houses. Senator John Whelan’s motion, supported by Senator Denis Landy and the Labour Party and probably by the Government, is very important and valid, but it is a tiny rung on the ladder towards total political reform. We are not grasping the nettle. Unless we do so, whoever will be here will...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe we should have a serious debate in this House, whatever the budget will do next week, regarding the situation of those who are homeless and those who are on housing waiting lists. It is not going to be a quick fix message.Whatever one says about what happened five, ten or 12 years ago, the reality is that this budget and the forthcoming general election, regardless of whether it...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Will she reiterate the commitment given by the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan?

Seanad: Horizon 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister of State to make his opening statement. Contributions from group spokespersons are limited to eight minutes and those of all other Senators five minutes. The Minister will be called on to reply not later that 2.55 p.m. and statements will conclude at 3 p.m.

Seanad: Horizon 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2015)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Paschal Mooney that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline his Department's proposals for the development of the greenway from Sligo to Enniskillen, via Manorhamilton, and to indicate if he will provide the necessary funding for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Funding (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe to the House. He is always welcome to this Chamber, seeing he was a by-product of this great Seanad. Senator Mooney has four minutes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Greenways Funding (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That is the $6 million question for the Minister.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Pensions Levy (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may ask a brief supplementary.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: As long as a person is not named. Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition might be a little more selective.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Will Senator Darragh O'Brien, please, make his point in order that we can move on?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mooney can make that point when it is his turn to speak. I have called Senator Barrett. If Senators keep interrupting each other, I will adjourn for 15 minutes. I do not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Hayden.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has exceeded his time. In fairness, the leaders have each got three minutes and I hate to see the second speakers taking four minutes. I call Senator Hayden.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá an t-am istigh.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2015)

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