Results 9,081-9,100 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: Councillors' Conditions: Statements (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That is okay. I will be replaced by the Leas-Chathaoirleach in a moment. You can start when it is appropriate. I am told you have very good news for councillors today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Frank Feighan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to review the medical card guidelines for people with spinal injuries who wish to return to work. I have also received notice from Senator Keith Swanick of the following matter:The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: From one Roscommon person to another, I now call on Senator Swanick.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We are already well over the limit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Tánaiste has already given his reply to the Senator.

Seanad: Messages from Dáil (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann passed the Childcare Support Bill 2017 on 28 March 2018, a decision in respect of which the agreement of the Seanad is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 on 28 March 2018, without amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The last item is a matter for the Dáil and I am not sure the Leader is equipped to answer it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That brings back fond memories.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you for your brevity. I call Senator Ó Ríordáin.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe Senator Wilson rose initially to second the amendment, but got lost in Big Tom's-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I would like to place on the record of the House my congratulations to all those concerned in Díospóireacht na nÓg as part of the Vótáil 100 celebration chaired by Senator Bacik. I thought it was a momentous occasion for this House. I was highly impressed by the quality of the contributions made by these young people - 14 girls and two boys...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Leader allows a debate Senator Craughwell can raise the issue then.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 63, motion 12, be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: For the record, the matter has not been referred to the Dáil for decision. It is still with the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I do not think the Dáil will have any final remit with regard to the issue raised. It is still a live issue at the committee and I am sure the Senator will be updated shortly on where we are going with it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris can take it that the Dáil will not be telling the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges what to do on that issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Can we return to matters of relevance?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of representatives from the Historical and Reconciliatory Police Society, known affectionately as the HARP Society. The society comprises former and retired members of the police forces in the Republic and Northern Ireland and its representatives are our guests in the Seanad today. They are very welcome and I...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator proposing an amendment to the Order of Business that the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, come to the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader not to antagonise the speaker.