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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the Chamber. Tá fáilte romhat, a Aire.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That is a very comprehensive answer for the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Next we will hear from Senator Mark Daly, another deputy leader. There are a lot of changes this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is it as good as the Cork Summer Show?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am advised that the Data Protection Bill will be coming back to the House from the Dáil next week. The Senator might be in a position to raise the points with the Minister then.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Does it not? The Acting Leader can respond to that request. I call Senator Marshall. I was not here when he was elected.I wish to formally congratulate him on his election to Seanad Éireann. It is obviously a big honour for the Senator and his family. It is a great occasion. On a personal level, I wish him all luck and every success in this Chamber. The Senator may proceed.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am a great supporter of shows, including the Bantry and Munster shows. They are wonderful occasions. People from Northern Ireland with horses and sheep farmers from Donegal travel to Bantry. They are great events. I concur with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am in a difficult position. If a Minister quotes Standing Orders, that is appropriate. I have some sympathy on these issues, having been a Deputy for a rural constituency. Water supplies and sewerage schemes are very basic and important matters. Perhaps the Leader could get someone to reflect on why Ministers are refusing to deal with those issues. That is a personal view. When I am...

Seanad: Message from Dáil (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed on 16 May 2018 the Data Protection Bill 2018, considered by virtue of Article 20.2.2° of the Constitution as a Bill initiated in Dáil Éireann, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Zappone, to the House. We always like to see her coming back to her alma mater, so to speak. This should not be a very difficult matter as there are no amendments.

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: You are always welcome here.

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Ned O'Sullivan to make a concluding remark.

Seanad: Childcare Support Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That concludes the business of the day. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Máire Devine 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 outline the measures being taken to ensure the viability of the post office network in the future. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Seán Kyne, to the Chamber and ask Senator Máire Devine to outline her case.

Seanad: Visit of European Committee of the Regions (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Minister of State, I am sure that Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a delegation from the European Committee of the Regions led by the President of the Committee, Mr. Karl-Heinz Lambertz. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I wish to extend a warm welcome to you and good wishes for a successful visit to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Approved Housing Bodies (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: There is a provision for the Senator to introduce his own Bill, or his group's Bill, in Private Members' time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may not make a further contribution.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure what the Senator can or cannot assume.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I presume the issue the Senator raised about that incident on Sunday where the man was shot is a matter on which GSOC will decide and it is not a matter for the Leader or the Government, although I understand the Senator's reasons for raising it.