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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I was following the debate on the monitor and with all respect to Senator McDowell, we seem to be wandering back to amendment No. 90 rather than the business we are on.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, but amendment No. 90 has already been dealt with. From the tenor of what I could gauge from-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is also my prerogative to try to have reasonable debate and it is not my duty or obligation to interfere. I can direct people but it would be out of my character to force people to vote. Senator Norris wants to make a brief comment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator McDowell opposing the section?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister have anything further to add, or will I put the question?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We have hit 6 p.m., the time at which this debate must adjourn.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (28 Nov 2018)

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

Seanad: Visit of French Delegation (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from France, led by Député Paul Molac, president of the Ireland-France parliamentary friendship group. On my own behalf and on behalf of all colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegates and good wishes for a successful trip to...

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators may speak on the section generally. I will allow the Senator to continue, but if he goes on for too long, I might consider Senator Ruane's point.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I want to be careful. The Senator can come back during the debate on other sections or towards the end of the Bill but I do not want him to make a full Second Stage speech on section 3.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Norris to please resume his seat. That is not a point of order. Senator Norris is being very disobedient of the Chair. Senator O'Reilly may continue but he should contain himself to the section.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senator Norris that I have ruled. Senator O'Reilly is about to finish so I will allow him to do so.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris should allow Senator O'Reilly to conclude.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 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 Transport, Tourism and Sport to put plans in place to address the road dangers posed by the Cootehall and Croghan road junctions on the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle. I have also received notice from...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Griffin. The Senator has four minutes to outline his case.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Finances (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It sounds as if the Senator is pushing an open door.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Finances (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is nice to see the Minister of State speaking off the cuff and without referring to notes. Clearly, he is on top of his brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is trying to get two results for the price of one.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: On the last point, the Senator might write to the Minister. If there is no progress, he can raise the matter again in the Commencement debate.