Results 6,381-6,400 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: No. What I am saying is that it is not appropriate to read statements on the Order of Business. That is in the rules of the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I am just suggesting it might be appropriate for the Senator to call for a debate on the issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure that congratulations are in order, but the Senator has given them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: We must comply with protocol and decorum in the House. I am sure that the Senator has a question to ask.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is over his time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: If I allow Senator Burke in when I am trying to stick to two minutes the Senator must be very brief.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that as second speakers they are entitled to two minutes in which time they can raise one item. This is clearly indicated in the Standing Orders but some Senators take advantage. I try to be fair to everyone.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to make available detailed information on the total amount of commercial rates collected by each local authority and to state if he proposes to carry out a review of...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Shannon Airport Facilities (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Never the twain shall meet. The Minister of State has given his response and Senator Gavan has made a powerful case but it does not appear that we will get agreement on it today. I am sure this is a matter that will be raised again.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries Stocks (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to the House.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries Stocks (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I will allow the Minister of State to respond briefly. Usually, there are only eight minutes for a Commencement Matter, but we have already used 13 minutes and another matter must be discussed afterwards.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries Stocks (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Minister of State to respond.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Inland Fisheries Stocks (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Michelle Mulherin, I could write a thesis on the whole area. I was a Deputy when it all went through.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Playground Provision (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Minister of State will do that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Craughwell, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan will have his chance to speak.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Ciúnas, le do thoil.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I advise Senator Coghlan to take his seat.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Do they perform the haka at the Fleadh Cheoil?
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I wish the Senator well with his paternity leave. I call Senator Swanick.