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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local and Community Development Programme (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is as though Santa Claus is coming to Roscommon hospital.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure that Senator Feighan will get Senator Leyden to turn the sod.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, back to his alma mater. He is very welcome as usual. I call on Senator Robbie Gallagher. He has four minutes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We are running behind time as a result of the Minister's comprehensive response.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has already given a comprehensive reply. I am sure there is a lot of food for thought in what Senator Gallagher has said and in what the students in Cavan-Monaghan are doing. I ask the Minister to consider what can be done for them. I wish him and every road user a safe Christmas because at this time of the year there seems to be a spike in terrible accidents. I wish to...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to explain what I am doing now to deal with the numbers. The Civil Engagement group has a grouping of six and Sinn Féin also have six, so everyday I will alternate. The Civil Engagement group, CEG, will be up next now while yesterday Sinn Féin went first. Both groups will get the same - it is like tossing a coin. I am trying to be fair here. The CEG will get...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan might move up there himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Acting Leader will deal with your request. The role of the Cathaoirleach is more that of a referee than an enforcer.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Public Gallery of a former colleague from lovely Leitrim, Michael Comiskey. You are very welcome.

Seanad: Visit of Slovenian Delegation (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Members will join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Slovenia, led by Dr. Milan Brglez, President of the National Assembly. On my own behalf, and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a warm welcome to them and good wishes for a successful visit to Ireland. I hope they have a pleasant time.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask whether the Order of Business is agreed, I would like to acknowledge, particularly as a proud west Corkman, the presence in the Visitors Gallery of the All-Ireland debating champions from the Sacred Heart Secondary School in Clonakilty. The team is comprised of Ms Laura Walsh, Ms Maebh McCarthy, Ms Natasha Sutton and Ms Caoimhe Ní Súilleabháin. They are...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (6 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Deputy Leader and other Senators to make their contributions, I would like to pay my own tribute to the late Des Hanafin. I extend a warm welcome to Des's wife Mona, who was his pillar of strength over many years, and to his two children, Mary and John, both of whom are well known to us here in Leinster House. I also acknowledge the presence of Des's three grandchildren...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have 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 Housing, Planning and Local Government to include Limerick in the pyrite remediation scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Kevin Humphreysof the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Senator Byrne has four minutes to outline her case.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fire Safety (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, and I am sure he will get the relevant information for Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I know we are approaching the festive season but we are now onto the second round and I remind speakers they have two minutes during which they can raise one issue. Sometimes my indulgence is tested vigorously by Senators who seem to ignore the Chair when it suits them.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, the Senator suggested she would move an amendment but none of us know what the amendment is.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: You are well over your limit, Senator.