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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Colette Kelleher has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 13 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (12 Jul 2017)

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

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Richmond has three minutes to respond.

Seanad: Equality of Access to Education: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As the Senator is not a teller, will the Members requesting the walk through vote please rise? As no Member rose, the result stands. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to provide an update on the single affordable child care scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter:The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: In view of the fact that we are approaching the laethanta saoire, Members might be indulgent of the Minister of State today.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I agree that debate is unlikely to take place before the recess. The Leader will respond to the Senator in that regard. I call on Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I hope that Senator Norris is not too sore after the wasp sting. Before I call on the Leader to respond, I will make an observation, which I rarely do from the Chair. Fish quotas were mentioned earlier. I come from the sea shore. With Britain leaving the European Union, this is the first time since 1973 that we will have the opportunity to revisit the fish quota. The fish quota granted...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have been talking about fishing in these Houses for nearly three decades. Rarely as Cathaoirleach do I venture into issues but this is a historic issue that has damaged communities and island people around the coast since 1973. With the possibility now of negotiations, that injustice might be in some way moderated. I urge those with the power to use this opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not think Deputy Howlin would suit Senator Daly.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I forewarn Members that we are sitting at 12 noon next Tuesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to outline the progress on the development of an effective and progressive national vacant housing re-use strategy as advocated for by the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá fáilte roimh an Seanadóir.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: An bhfuil an Seanadóir sásta leis an bhfreagra?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Bhí 18 nóiméad ar fáil don topaic seo agus tá thar 16 nóiméad tógtha againn anois.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Beidh mé i dtrioblóid amháin ach tabharfaidh mé nóiméad amháin don Aire Stáit.