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Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point. The difficulty is that this arrangement was agreed today by the Leader. The Acting Leader cannot change what the House agreed. Three times this morning, I asked about the times allowed and so on. One could also argue about how the Tánaiste only has five minutes to respond, which might seem like a short time, but my hands are tied and the Leader is not...

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Through the Chair please.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Craughwell is suggesting that the Senator is deviating from the specifics of the motion.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: This is the fourth "lastly".

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Humphreys - lastly.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Humphreys listened to Senator Conway without interruption for six minutes. Allow him, please, to make his contribution.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has had his say and the Tánaiste will respond.

Seanad: An Garda Síochána: Statements (28 Mar 2017)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Paul Coghlan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State for regional economic development to outline his plans on the current situation regarding Killarney House and to state when it is intended to open it to the public. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tourism Project Funding (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: A good result for the Senator. He must be planning on running for the Dáil.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Tourism Project Funding (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: For what he has done for Killarney, the Senator will soon be knighted. I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Mrs. Ann Lawless and Ms Donna Mulcahy Fitts, former chief of staff to Governor Jim Edgar of the state of Illinois. I thank Senator Billy Lawless and Mrs. Lawless and the people of Chicago for the wonderful welcome they gave the Seanad delegation when it visited for the St. Patrick's Day...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The next on my list is Senator Paul Gavan, but I believe that there are some logistical difficulties. I am informed that if Senator Gavan lets Senator Lawless go first he might be dealt with then. If not, I will be disappointed.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I must apologise to Senator Gavan. There has been a mix-up. The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy McEntee, is outside, but she has not been given a script. If the Senator defers this matter, I will give it priority another day.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Network (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not appropriate, and I have complained to the Department about the issue, but at this stage we can do nothing. If the Senator resubmits the matter, I will try to prioritise it for the next occasion.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Referendum Campaigns (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Minister of State at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy McHugh. While the Minister of State is drawing his breath I will ask Senator Lawless to outline his case.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Referendum Campaigns (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Ná habair faic.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Referendum Campaigns (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Lawless has a brief supplementary question.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Referendum Campaigns (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge once again the wonderful work Senator Lawless is doing for the Irish diaspora in the United States and wish him success into the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome to the Gallery Councillor Jason Murphy from Waterford. It is nice to see councillors coming here because they are part of our electorate. Cuirim fáilte roimh.