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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is 35 seconds over time.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the status of the urgent works required at St. Molaga's national school, Balbriggan, County Dublin, which is on the Department of Education and Skills major...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has responded as best he can. I should not have allowed the Senator to speak again, but she said she wanted to clarify something.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Passport Services (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The response might not be entirely to the Senator's liking but I will allow him a brief supplementary.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Passport Services (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State can but we are out of time.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: General Practitioner Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Minister of State will be only too glad to accommodate the Senator.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast).

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Norris. I congratulate him at the outset on winning "Celebrity Home of the Year".

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It was last weekend that the Senator was on the Ray D'Arcy programme and people thought he was getting notions again for higher office.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is appropriate to offer congratulations where they are deserved. The Senator has spoken about his home and that part of Dublin with great affection and sincerity.It is a great honour for a Senator to have one of those accolades. As Cathaoirleach, I want to put on the record my congratulations to you.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: There is still a lot of talent there.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader anticipated my welcome - I do not want to repeat it - for our former colleague, friend and long-standing Member of this House. When he served in the Chamber, it was not in this venue, obviously. I wish him well. It is nice to see him come back to pay a little homage to the current Seanad.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Ciúnis, le do thoil. Those who want to converse can do so, quite appropriately, in the ante-room. I call Senator Swanick who has 12 minutes.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. Senator Swanick has five minutes to respond.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for legislation that has been well received.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Jan 2018)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to outline when it is proposed to commence work on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his very comprehensive reply.