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- Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to liaise with the IDA in order to secure a suitable tenant for the vacant premises formerly known as the Bose factory at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. I have also received...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: IDA Site Visits (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gallagher has four minutes to outline his case.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: We are well over time with this matter.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The 12 minutes are up already so the Senator should be brief. The trouble arises if we allow more than 12 minutes for one topic and not another, as people may complain.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Senator Kelleher will revisit it in the new year if progress is made.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Can the Minister of State add anything? I know she is probably in a straitjacket.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I do not think the Minister of State can resolve it today. Maybe, privately she could take it up and see what can be done. While I understand the Senator's frustration, we have spent as much time as possible on it.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is next. He will be brief, as usual, and reasonable.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Community Welfare Services (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Ní dóigh liom go bhfuil tú ró-shásta.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not relevant to comment on Senators who were not present for a debate. Sometimes there are genuine reasons for that. The Senator should remember that I allowed 30 minutes last night beyond what was agreed to allow two extra Sinn Féin Members people to contribute.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: When people like the Senator raise that issue in good faith, it sometimes comes back to bite them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Generally, if Senators are missing for whatever reason, it is not appropriate to say they were not present or raise the issue of poor attendance. There may have been good reasons for that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I accept that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has limited time to ask his questions.
- Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
- Seanad: Seanad Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: As fewer than five Members have risen I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61 the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Seanad. When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Clifford-Lee is next. I understand you wish to share time.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Robbie Gallagher has two minutes.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments and Threatened Industrial Action by An Garda Síochána: Statements (12 Oct 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator McDowell is sharing his time.