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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot propose it now. Is it proposed again?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I will accept that. Is the proposal seconded?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thought it was obvious.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We are running out of time and I have six more speakers. However, I will not stymie anyone today. Senator Norris also has to come in. I call Senator Murnane O'Connor. She might try to be brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator calling for a debate on it?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Kevin Humphreys.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Senator Lombard will be every bit as brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure there will be a parish celebration.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Robbie Gallagher.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I had closed my allocations but since Senator James Reilly, a senior figure in his party, has come in and wants to speak, I will allow him in for a brief moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The final word for Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Deputy Norris has been an icon during my time in the Seanad. He had difficult days under the chairmanship of the late Seán Doherty. I will not recount those days but they were-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Deputy Norris is on par with him in that regard. The Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is clear and I will deal with that issue when I have made one final comment on Senator Norris.There was a real chance, according to the bookies, that he might have ended up in a different House six years ago. He would have been very curtailed and restrained there had that been so and I do not think that he would be having as much fun.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paul Daly has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Rural and Community Development on the shortfall in funding for the rural development plan be taken today." The Leader has kindly suggested that we hold a debate on this next week. That being acceptable, the proposal is withdrawn until next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask Senator Mark Daly to contribute, I welcome to the Gallery some Cavan people who are here as guests of Senator Wilson. Senator Joe O'Reilly is fishing in the same pool, so it is a joint venture for Cavan people. I wish them a pleasant stay and I hope they are well catered for by the two Senators in question.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It seems extraordinary that in some parts of the country, including where I live, one must travel 35 miles to find an AIB branch. I call on Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I think that is a forward pass.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Warfield for his brevity, as always.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Rural and Community Development to agree the terms of reference for the review of the local community development committees and to provide a timeline for its work and key recommendations. I have also received...