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Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Martin Conway 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 review the legislation governing the refund of rates to property owners in urban centres where retail outlets have left large vacant sites and are making no effort to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Rates (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Rates (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That sounds like good news for the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Deer Culls (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator might confine himself to Killarney National Park.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Deer Culls (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The matter has been dealt with comprehensively. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Ring.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is way over her limit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is not the line Minister but I am sure she will convey what the Senator has said.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HIQA Reports (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I am sure the Minister of State will do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Leader, I discourage you from interrupting Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Members, I find it hard to hear the speaker when people are talking in this room. I ask Senators to leave if they want to talk. It is not fair and it is happening day in, day out. The same people are constantly talking. In fact, yesterday I spotted a Member in the corner on a telephone. That is not allowed in the Chamber. If a Member wishes to make a telephone call or speak to another...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: On the issue of water and while I do not want to stymie debate, I remind Members that when the committee's report is published, it will be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. I am sure that when that happens there will be ample time for debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The amendment groupings list is a matter for the Bills Office. While the issue raised by Senator Grace O'Sullivan is pertinent, it is a matter for the Bills Office rather than the Leader. That said, I am sure the Leader will be able to assist the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will do so when he responds to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Visit of United Arab Emirates Delegation (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure all Members of the House will join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, led by Her Excellency Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, speaker of the Federal National Council. On my behalf, as Cathaoirleach, and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegation. I offer...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I may have overlooked Senator McDowell earlier. My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As there are no more Senators offering, I ask the Minister to conclude the debate.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (2 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we begin, I wish to welcome Muslum Mammadov, a member of the Azerbaijan National Assembly. He is here as a special guest of our Seanad foreign affairs expert, Senator Terry Leyden. He is very welcome. I have notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Accommodation (2 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Bearing in mind, Senator, that the Minister of State was here, I have accepted fully her bona fides on the basis that she is not the line Minister. I think you might progress matters if someone in the office of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, or another senior member of staff were to contact you directly.