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

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister and Senator Davitt.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Perhaps the Senator could speak privately with the Minister of State and his staff to determine whether progress could be made on this. It is difficult to respond when raising a specific case on Commencement matters. Perhaps communication between the Senator and the Minister of State might result in progress of some kind. It is a difficult question for the Minister of State to respond to.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As somebody with a close connection to somebody with a child with special needs, I believe the facilities available in west Cork and many parts of rural Ireland are far better than those available in Dublin. That is what I have learned in recent years. We have our disadvantages in west Cork but we have many good systems there also. We will move on. I thank the Minister of State and the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Monaghan General Hospital is a little like the hospital in Bantry. It is a chestnut that has been around for a long time, but it is still functioning. I thank the Senator and the Minister for State. I am sure the Minister of State will honour his commitment to visit the hospital and that his visit will have a positive outcome for the people of County Monaghan. It is not too long since a...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It must be seconded.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe Senator Norris wished to second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is quite entitled to do that. That issue has been dealt with.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call on the Leader to respond. Sorry, Senator Paul Coghlan is last, but not least.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I totally forgot my Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Black has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has kindly indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: First Stage (24 Jan 2018)

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

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: First Stage (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Catherine Noone that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to undertake a review of the current television licence system. I have also received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor of the following matter:The need...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Housing Waiting Lists (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We have gone well over time, so the Senator must be brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ó Clochartaigh is always swift and efficient.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Seaweed Harvesting Licences (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: There is not much seaweed in his constituency.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That might be a matter for a Commencement debate if the Senator is minded to submit it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader to respond, I wish to briefly comment on what Senator Norris has said. RTÉ is meeting with me next Tuesday or Wednesday and if any groups or individuals would like to email me in advance they are welcome to do so and I will raise issues on their behalf. It is a general meeting about the coverage of the Seanad, among other things. To be fair to RTÉ,...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I now call on the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We will remain optimistic.