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- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: In fairness, since I became Cathaoirleach 18 months ago, I have always treated everybody as fairly as possible.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I accept that but if I go strictly by the rules that are set down before me, some Independents - real Independents, as the Senator calls them - will not get in.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: A CPP meeting is due. I am not aware that it is on the agenda but if it is, it will be dealt with. Finally, I call Senator O'Donnell.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I would also like to offer my sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives in the storm. I compliment the meteorological staff who, for once, got it right. They are much maligned for getting it wrong. They predicted the storm five days out and it was easy for the people in power. They got it spot on and they more or less told us when the storm would...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: There was no amendment to the Order of Business moved by anyone. I am quite clear about that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: No.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes but I am very careful and I checked.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Just to clear the air for a point of view-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to continue without interruption, please.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator, this is a matter for the CPP. It should not even be discussed on the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: If there is a motion or a letter before the CPP it will be dealt with at the next meeting of the CPP, which is due to take place next week.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the representatives of the deaf community to the Public Gallery for this very important debate. Before we commence I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage with the exception of the proposer of an amendment who may reply to discussion on the amendment. I also remind the House that on Report Stage each amendment must be seconded. Amendment No. 1 is a...
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 6, inclusive, and 8 are related and will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 1, 3 to 6, inclusive, and 8. Only the grouping was agreed.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, as the names of Senators Daly and Clifford-Lee were attached to this amendment before it was recommitted, I will be giving priority to those who originally moved the amendment.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 2, 42 and 43 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Minister to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot interrupt the Minister.
- Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Minister to conclude.