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- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The former Senator is always welcome. I call Senator Rónán Mullen.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: That concludes the speakers. Before I call on the Leader to respond I must say that a number of speakers have raised the motion that has been proposed here today by Senator Jerry Buttimer and is listed on a supplementary Order Paper.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Ciúnas, le do thoil. I usually do not say a lot from the Chair but I was interrupted when I tried to make a point. I have been asked to abridge the normal four days that are allowed for a motion to be put in place here. I have been given no reasons as to why I should so abridge one way or another. There may be good and serious reasons why the Government is anxious that the motion is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: And Senator Norris. The objections should be taken on board. I have been asked to abridge. If I were a judge and asked to grant or not grant bail then one would be given a reason. I am totally in the dark as to why the motion is so urgent after the report has languished on a bench for three years. That is a personal observation. I normally do not make observations but I feel I have to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I must also protect my impartiality. I have made my observation irrespective of who voiced objections. The Leader does not have to answer now but I simply ask him to reflect. Maybe there are very good reasons. I have not personally challenged the Leader. He is doing a good job in the circumstances.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not an inconvenience for me. I have been asked to abridge. Under Standing Orders it normally takes four days but I have got 12 hours notice.Normally I accede to these requests but when there is an objection, irrespective of from what party or Senator it comes, I must bear in mind why there is a rush. If I knew the reason for it, it might make my decision easier.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. That makes my decision much easier.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: If the Leader keeps meandering, he will go off the tracks.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senators should allow the Leader to finish. He is very anxious to do so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 1 not be taken today." Is that agreed? Agreed. In case the issue of debate arises, it will be a matter for whoever chairs next Tuesday or whenever it is. I cannot decide to pre-empt that. I appreciate the significant gesture from the Leader to defer that matter. I honestly believe that the requisite time set out in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I have made my point.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow Senator Devine conclude without interruption.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Four other Senators have offered contributions and will have five minutes each. That takes us beyond 3.15 p.m., and I presume the Minister will want a few minutes to wrap up.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator proposing to allow for the four speakers who are left speak and the Minister's to respond?
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: An extension to 3.30 p.m. should be sufficient.
- Seanad: Housing: Statements (28 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Oct 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 with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to provide an update on the preparation of the flood risk management plans under the catchment flood risk assessment programme; and when...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (11 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator got a good answer so I ask him to be very brief.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Funding (11 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I advise the Senator that we are five minutes over time.