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Garda Stations. (20 Mar 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I compliment the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, and his predecessor, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on the excellent work done in my constituency in recent years. Cork South-West has the second lowest crime rate in Ireland. Last year, the Minister opened a brand new €12.5 million Garda station in Bantry, a new station is being...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (20 Mar 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Question 660: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the level of funding which has been provided in Cork south west through his Department's CLÁR scheme since 2002. [9702/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Question 23: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the delay in the progress to a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10590/07]

Written Answers — School Accommodation: School Accommodation (22 Mar 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Question 46: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason for the long delay in resolving the accommodation situation in a school (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10591/07]

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I move amendment No 1: To delete all words after "Seanad Éireann" and substitute the following: condemns the callous disregard for human life shown by those involved in gun and gang crime; deplores attacks on members of An Garda Síochána carrying out their duty to protect the community; notes the unprecedented level of resources made available to An Garda Síochána by the Government,...

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The increase in gun crime is frightening and alarming, particularly in Dublin and other cities. Thankfully, it is not a major issue in my home city of Cork. Most murders involving guns are gangland-related and they stem from drug wars and the money that can be made from drugs. A number of drug traffickers are very wealthy and ruthless and their ambition is to make more money while...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: As this is my first time to speak on the Order of Business I want to congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his appointment and wish him every success in the Chair. I concur with the comments of Senator Fitzgerald and abhor the killings that occurred since we spoke here last week. As spokesman on justice in this House for the third time, I will not have any difficulty if the Government decides to...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (24 Oct 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the Bill. As this is the first opportunity I have had to address the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, since his appointment to the Cabinet, I wish him well in his new post. I have known him for more than 20 years and I am delighted he has been appointed as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. In this day and age, the portfolio comprises an onerous, difficult and...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (24 Oct 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Deputy Leader ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, when we deal with the Defamation Bill, to consider the sequence of events whereby the courts awarded Ms Julia Kushnir, the woman from the Ukraine, substantial damages regarding the unfortunate and tragic death of our late colleague former Deputy Liam Lawlor. Ms Kushnir deserved the money she got, but it disturbs me...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Leader make time available for a debate on the fishing industry? I make this request because in recent days the EU sanctioned a €60 million package for the decommissioning of vessels, particularly those of the white fish fleet. In the coming weeks, the EU will also be deciding quotas in respect of various species of fish. The fishing industry has reached a watershed. The...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Pat The Cope Gallagher. He and I have often discussed safety at sea rather than safety on the roads. In any event, this debate is very welcome and I am pleased to contribute to it. I echo the point made by the previous speaker about young people. As a parent I believe the majority of young people are very responsible and tuned in. They know it can...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The Mahon tribunal is an ongoing inquiry and it is sub judice, as it is a quasi-judicial inquiry. I question whether it is appropriate for a debate in either House. People have very short memories. I stated in 1991 on Pat Kenny's show that two events in my lifetime deserved a tribunal of inquiry, the Whiddy Island disaster where 50 lives were lost and the Stardust disaster. I said at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the call by Senator Frances Fitzgerald and others regarding the rights of children and the proposed referendum. Substantial work has been done in this area, which I fully support. I chaired the Oireachtas All-Party Committee on the Constitution, which made a unanimous decision on the matter. I ask the Leader for a debate and perhaps to convey to the Minister for Justice, Equality...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator——

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Malley, through the Chair.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Malley, without interruption.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: While four minutes remain to the Senator, she agreed to share her time with Senator Cannon.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Denis O'Donovan: Approximately.