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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator might find another way of doing it. The Committee of Public Accounts is a specific Dáil committee dealing with this issue. In my view it is still sub judice, it is hearing evidence and it may go on for some time. When it is over we might be able to have a debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The President should be above this debate, and the Office of the President can be dealt with, but the Senator should find another way.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I told Senator Mullen earlier, but he continued on, that this matter is sub judicebefore the Committee of Public Accounts. The Constitution sets out certain parameters and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a matter for us. It is a matter for the Committee of Public Accounts to make a decision on. It may be that when the committee has decided, it could be a matter for debate on another day. The next speaker is Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Regarding Tidy Towns, I agree with the sentiments expressed by many Senators about the tremendous voluntary work that people do all over the country in villages and towns. Over the past 20 years, the Tidy Towns competition and its categories have been a major success. I congratulate Listowel, which is a large town, on winning the overall award. I congratulate my colleague, Senator Ned...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the steps he has taken relating to loot boxes, online video games and their relationship with gambling behaviour. I have also received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik is non-party.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am trying to protect the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That surprises me.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Horkan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on the proposed transfer of responsibility for Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We have very important people here from Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment to the Order of Business being withdrawn?

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (27 Sep 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Deputy Leader, Senator Noone, to outline the business of the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, No. 3 is being taken after No. 2.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Mr. Paddy McGowan and Mrs. Mabel McGowan, who are visiting the House for the first time, to the Public Gallery. I hope they have a very enjoyable day.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Paul Gavan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to make a statement on the effectiveness of his Department in applying the law regarding the microchipping of horses. I have also received notice from Senator Kieran O'Donnell of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Identification Scheme (4 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Equine Identification Scheme (4 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is entitled to do so.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Examinations Reviews (4 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Bruton.