Results 7,741-7,760 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader should try to refrain-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader should avoid being baited and concentrate on his response.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick has moved an amendment regarding motion No. 22. It is not a Bill. Is the Leader agreeing to that?
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not wise for the Leader to be looking for accolades in the Chamber.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not on the Order Paper printed today so maybe tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will have to move it again tomorrow. I cannot accept something that is not on the Order Paper. If it is on the Order Paper tomorrow, I will allow the Senator move it again. Senator Ardagh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the adequacy of cardiac services in Waterford be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That motion 22 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is willing to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Question put and agreed to.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, back to the House. He is making a habit of it. The Minister of State is entitled to come in when he wishes. We usually have a few speakers and he can indicate to the Chair when he wishes to make his contribution. Some people wait for everyone to speak and others come in at the start but Senator Freeman and her seconder will be the first to...
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Can Senator Freeman move to her right as her microphone appears to have a fault?
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has one minute remaining.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I allowed her an extra minute because I interrupted her twice. Senator Boyhan is next to speak, followed by Senators Feighan, Swanick, Devine and Kelleher.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of Deputy Pat Buckley, who has some expertise in this area. He is most welcome. I always acknowledge Members from the Lower House who come in to listen to our debates and show respect for our Chamber.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: And, most importantly, not to lose his seat.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It happened to myself so I know what it is like.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I will call the Minister of State to speak next. First, however, I acknowledge the presence of Deputy James Browne in the Chamber who is holding a watching brief on proceedings.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.