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Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Maura Hopkins that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue project; and to confirm whether the necessary capital funding has been allocated to the project. I have also received...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator made a powerful case and I am sure the Minister will not let her down.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Car Park Charges (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State has given an assurance that she will speak to the line Minister about the issue. Hopefully, there will be a positive outcome.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Payments (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. While he is drawing his breath, I will ask Senator Boyhan to outline his case.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: GLAS Payments (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Senator will keep the Minister on his toes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Closures (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Closures (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister was fulsome in his initial response. Perhaps he would like to briefly reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow the Senator to continue. The Leader will have an opportunity to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: To clarify, is the Senator moving an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 36, motion 18, be taken today?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: A Commencement Matter might be appropriate.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is noted.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have to be very careful. There was a row here with the Leas-Chathaoirleach when somebody wanted to raise two items. He rightly ruled against a Senator on the other side. If we go down that road-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should try to do it in a subtle way that does not bring the ire on the Chair on top of him then.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is well over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá an t-am istigh anois.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not want a holy scene about this. Please allow the Leader to continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Boyhan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the need to re-open 12 beds at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dún Laoghaire in order that the hospital can operate at full capacity be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow a debate on this issue again.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Conway-Walsh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 36, motion 18, be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?