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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call on the Senator to please conclude.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Joe O'Reilly.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has given us a history lesson.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Joe O'Reilly, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader, as Cathaoirleach and on a personal level I would like to pay tribute to the outgoing Taoiseach. I found him extremely cordial and professional in my dealings with him as Cathaoirleach, Leas-Chathaoirleach and a Deputy. When I was in the Dáil I always found him very courteous and a gentleman to deal with. Whatever about political differences, he deserves...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: With respect to Senator Michael McDowell, he would be an unsuitable jockey.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not believe the Turf Club would allow him to be one.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 21 and 22 have been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 25 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 26 and 27 are logical alternatives to each other and may be discussed together. If amendment No. 26 is agreed then amendment No. 27 cannot be moved.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: There is a substitute amendment.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Jun 2017)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Keith Swanick 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 with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to consider the roll-out of a scheme to allow free entry for children to all OPW sites nationally, to help promote greater awareness of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome the Minister of State to the House. I had not realised it was his first engagement here. I wish him every luck in his brief. I am sure he will acquit himself with the usual aplomb. I wish him well.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House and wish him every success in his new brief. It is a very proud occasion for him and his wife and family, including his extended family. Like Deputy Daly, there were 11 in my family and I am the baby of the 11. It is great to see a west Cork man here. I am delighted he has been successful. Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. I have no doubt there will be bonfires blazing for him in west Cork tomorrow night. Do not do too much damage to the environment in the process.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Pensions (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, and wish her good luck and success in her new brief. From my humble position, it appears to be a nice promotion for her. I wish her well. She is very welcome. I hope we will see her regularly. It is nice to see senior line Ministers coming in to show respect for the Chamber rather than for me.