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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The next matter was raised by Senator Murnane O'Connor who has four minutes. In fairness to Senator Noone and the Minister of State, they both complied with the eight-minute rule. I acknowledge they were within their time.

Seanad: Appointment of Minister (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: A letter dated 16 October 2018 has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the appointment of a member of the Government and the assignment of the Department of Education and Skills to a Minister. The correspondence will be published in the Official Report and the Journal of Proceedings. The correspondence is as follows:ROINN AN TAOISIGH Department of the Taoiseach...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is already a minute over time.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am the Cathaoirleach and I am in charge. I read all about it and I was briefed on it. I would be much happier if the Senator did not bring it up. What she is doing is amplifying the problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should be very careful what she says.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Senator continues talking about it, I will prevent her because I do not want this topic highlighted again today and if a Member wants to speak about Deputy Lowry, the plinth is the place to do it, where the protection of this House is not available. He is not a Member of this House and cannot defend himself here.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As no other Senator is indicating, I call the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden is an expert on European matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader is doing all right. He is very knowledgeable.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We cannot have a discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We cannot discuss it. That is inappropriate when there is an election.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I suggest that Senator Craughwell put down a Commencement matter at a later date because he is not going to resolve the issue here today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Ivana Bacik 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 outline the reason children with Down's syndrome are currently excluded from the July provision scheme administered by his Department. I have also received notice from Senator James Reilly...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services Provision (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The first matter is Senator Bacik's for the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy McHugh. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I congratulate the Minister on his elevation and wish him every luck and success. No nicer gentleman could have achieved the promotion, so I wish him well.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister to be brief. We are over time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Parks and Wildlife Service Funding (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, is waiting anxiously and patiently in the wings. Cuirim fáilte roimhe. As we are running a little late, I ask Senator Mulherin, without further ado, to proceed with her inquiry to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Job Losses (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is well over his time limit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Job Losses (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State's view will have to be limited.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Job Losses (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: If I let everybody go over the limit by three or four minutes, I will set a dangerous precedent.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should not say "Yes" too many times.