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- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator was entitled to make his point. I did not see him pointing at you.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has used up a minute already.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Speak through the Chair, Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: No interaction between Senators. Respect the Chair and address the Chair, please.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Five speakers remain. Technically, I should draw the guillotine now because the time allowed is 55 minutes. Today everyone who had two minutes wanted three, those given three wanted four and those who had four wanted five.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am not pointing a finger at anyone but as of now I should ask the Leader to respond because the 55 minutes allotted have been used. There are five speakers left who I will call providing they are brief and to the point and do not blather on with speeches. If they call for a debate, it can be held when the relevant Minister comes to the House, not during the Order of Business. I will run...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Standing Orders clearly state that 55 minutes is allowed for the Order of Business. That time has elapsed and the Leader is yet to respond. There is another item scheduled for 12.45 p.m. People are not cognisant of time and scheduling. If that continues, every day I will draw the line at 55 minutes, regardless of who is left to speak. I am making an exception today because I do not wish...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: If the Senators do not wish me to make a ruling, they should stop this interaction. The Senator should conclude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator O'Donnell to contribute briefly. There are four speakers left and we are over time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Members should allow Senator O'Sullivan to make his point, whether they agree with him or not.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I will not allow this. I am going to finish the Order of Business and that is it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Sullivan should conclude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mac Lochlainn, please.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Members are pushing me to the point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mac Lochlainn.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will respond. Three speakers remain but I am not taking any more contributions. The Leader will respond. We have 12 minutes left. I cautioned the Members but nobody respects the Chair. I am sorry for those who did not get in.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Daly please resume your seat.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: If this is going to continue, I will suspend for 15 minutes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: With respect, when Senator Daly was speaking there were at least four interventions, including from the Leader. I had to give him an extra minute. I am not condoning his intervention. If one agitates the Opposition, one can expect agitation back. Bí cúramach.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that a Minister is waiting to deal with the next matter. We are well over time.