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Seanad: Tracker Mortgages: Statements (22 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise to the Senators who did not get an opportunity to speak. The next speaker on the list was Senator Feighan, who left the Chamber, I understood, on the assumption he would not get a chance to contribute. I am merely the referee; I do not order the business. I call on the Minister of State to reply.

Seanad: Tracker Mortgages: Statements (22 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Again, I apologise to Senators Murnane O'Connor, Mulherin and Feighan, who were not able to make contributions.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide emergency funding for the repair of the Olympic Swimming Pool in the University of Limerick. I have also received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin of the following...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Swimming Pool Programme Funding (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá fáilte romhat, an Aire Stáit. This is the second bite of the cherry for Senator Maria Byrne and she has four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I think the scams have already started.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It must have been a pleasant surprise for the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Ó Ríordáin to respect the Chair. He should address his remarks through the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can make those points next week.

Seanad: Message from Dáil (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann agreed, on 21 November 2017, to the amendment made by Seanad Éireann to the Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017.

Seanad: Student Universal Support Ireland: Statements (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Ó Ríordáin. As the first Labour Party contributor, you are entitled to eight minutes if you want to use them.

Seanad: Student Universal Support Ireland: Statements (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Warfield. He has five minutes.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before reading out the Commencement matters, I understand a vote will be called in the Dáil and that the Minister who comes into the House may have to leave. It is quite possible that the Minister may not be back and that consequently, a Member may be cut short. I ask those Senators called first to be as frugal as possible with our debate, because if they are not, they will cause...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. There were three health issues raised. As the Minister of State was coming to the House I decided we would deal with the health issues. I have been considering that if there are a number of health issues or education issues and there is a Minister coming to the House we might as well deal with two or three of the topics. Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That was a very constructive response. Senator Murnane O'Connor should be very brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, will communicate directly with the Senator. In fairness this is her third of fourth time to raise the issue.

Seanad: Resignation of Member (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice in writing from Senator Denis Landy of his resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. I thank Senator Landy for his contribution during his service as a Member of the House and I wish him well in the future. Senator Landy, with whom I served for some years, was first elected in 2011. He was nominated then by the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure you will. I call on Senator Bacik.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should not be examining each other across the floor. They should speak through the Chair.