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Seanad: National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021: Statements (26 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We will now move on to statements on the national disability inclusion strategy. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Finian McGrath, to the House. Group spokespersons have eight minutes while all other Senators have five minutes. I must apologise again to the Minister of State for the elongated Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to put in place adequate funding to assist junior doctors involved in medical training. I have also received notice from Senator Colette Kelleher of the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing,...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Neale Richmond. We are not having a debate now.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I will call on Senator Paul Coghlan. The matter of envelopes and so on is a matter for a Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, but the Leader may respond anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am glad to see the Senator moving beyond Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullen is a long time in this House; it is not a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The debate will held another day.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Through the Chair.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Speakers should stick to the subject. The Minister of State to conclude.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Through the Chair.

Seanad: Mid-Term Review of Capital Plan: Statements (27 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I move on, I acknowledge the presence in the House of former Senator, Mary Jackman, and her husband Nick. I had the pleasure of serving with her and we shared a corridor in the Engineering Block. She is very welcome and I hope she enjoys her visit. We will suspend until 3.30 p.m. Everyone needs to draw their breath.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Kieran O'Donnell 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 at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to provide an update on the preparation of flood risk management plans under...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to be brief in his supplementary question. I read remarks made by the new Chief Justice to the effect that the courts should be more easily accessible and available. A small courts system might resolve the Senator's issue, although I should not be commenting on it, but it is an interesting point.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State has already delivered a script. It might make sense if the Minister for Justice and Equality or his staff contacted the Senator directly. The Minister of State was obviously given a script. I would also say that we should not shoot the messenger.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We cannot advance the matter any more today but the Minister of State might forewarn the Minister for Justice and Equality that Senator Humphreys seems to be coming well armed on this issue.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Departmental Properties (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Richmond might revisit the matter in the spring.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Solar Energy Guidelines (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That was a very comprehensive response. I am sure the Senator is very enlightened as a result.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Solar Energy Guidelines (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As somebody who nearly 30 years ago came out in favour of wind energy projects, I note that there is still a lot of turbulence about where wind farms should be located, connections and power lines. I am sure it is an ongoing debate. I thank the Minister of State and the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paul Gavan will formally propose the amendment when we seek agreement on the Order of Business. I will allow him to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of former Senator, Michael Mullins. Tá fáilte romhat. It is nice to see former Members coming back here.