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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Has the Senator a question?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is a matter for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator White moved an amendment on the Order of Business, "That statements on indigenous industry be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business agreed to?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order. The Senator should resume her seat.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business agreed to?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business agreed to?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I am in favour of the provisions of the Bill. I have two brief questions to which the Minister may not wish to respond immediately. The Minister touched on an issue that I meant to raise yesterday in regard to the abuse of solicitors' undertakings. There is evidence in certain instances re some rogue solicitors of abuse where undertakings were given on several occasions for the same...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister. Those of us on this side of the House are pleased that this legislation is about to come into force. It is not before time. I would like to mention one aspect of it that will be of practical importance to practising lawyers, gardaí and those prosecuting these crimes. The Minister has introduced a relatively simple mechanism that will allow the period of detention...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Community Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for this legislation. I have long been a supporter and advocate of community service orders, which is a relatively new concept in legal history. We must ensure the District Courts use these orders and that not using them is the exception rather than the rule. It is a good system and helps to keep people on the fringes of crime out of the courts system. It gives young...

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2011 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to add my voice in support of the Bill. I compliment the Minister on taking on board certain matters raised in the House and returning to us with amended legislation, which indicates the capacity of the Minister to accept amendments, particularly the amendment raised in a heartfelt and sincere way by Senator Zappone. I congratulate the Minister as I received an e-mail stating he will...

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may not display material in the Chamber.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot name an individual in the House. It is totally inappropriate. This is the wrong forum in which to name people in this situation.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is going down a very dangerous route. We have to be very careful. There are constitutional issues involved. I know there is parliamentary privilege but there is also abuse of it. I must protect somebody who is not here to defend himself. The Senator must be extremely careful he does not abuse his privilege.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order. The Senator is a long-standing Member.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation Report into the Catholic Diocese of Cloyne: Motion (27 Jul 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should avoid remarks that will provoke response. Allow Senator Crown to continue.