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Seanad: Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome to the Gallery Councillor Reape from County Mayo, her husband and some friends. They are very welcome. Deputy Dara Calleary is here as well. There is a lot of interest from the Lower House in these proceedings today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline if, following the triggering of Article 50 by Britain and the commencement of the Brexit negotiations, the Government has given due consideration as part of its...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister and wish him every luck with his new portfolio.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is a good offer for the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure that Senator Colm Burke will raise this matter again.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The next matter is in the name of Senator Tim Lombard. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin, to the House. I wish him every success and good luck in his new role. I hope when he travels through places like Castlemaine, Annascaul and Inch on his way home tonight, that he will not damage the environment with bonfires. I...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not so sure about that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Strategies (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator and Minister of State, who I hope to see here again soon.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: To clarify, is Senator Norris moving that No. 9 would be taken before No. 1?

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind the Senator he must be here at the end to formally move the Bill and he must have a seconder as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is necessary to second the motion on the Order of Business. It must be someone who has not spoken yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I should remind the Leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Sinn Féin can raise that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 9 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Visit of Lord Mayor of Cork (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the newly-elected Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Tony Fitzgerald, to the House. It is not too often we have the Lord Mayor of Cork city in this illustrious Chamber. He is accompanied by his beautiful wife, Georgina, and his two daughters, Michelle and Deborah. I am sure all Senators will join me in giving them a special welcome. They are in Dublin for a special occasion. I hope...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Jun 2017)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: By all means. Normally the Minister would not get away that lightly in this House. He got a good run in his new position.