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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, to the House.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to be brief.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure if the Minister of State has anything to add.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 on 16 January 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 on 16 January 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to be associated with those remarks. Former Senator, Deputy and MEP, Mark Killilea, was a jovial and affable man who served in this Chamber for approximately 13 years in total. He had a tradition of public service, including in his European role as an MEP. It was a sad passing. I knew him well and I presume that, at some stage, there will be an appropriate tribute to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator and hope she finds solace in her new relationship with the group.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, at the request of the deaf community, the Oireachtas provided a service for them, and it was done by prior agreement, so if anyone complained, they should not have because they got a fair crack of the whip.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand the Senator's concern but I think they were looked after fairly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: One cannot emphasise enough the gratitude and thanks that I and most Members have for the staff of Leinster House, from the Captain of the Guard to the Seanad staff, the Dáil staff, the ushers and the communications staff for the choreography that went into that event. I happened to be in Dublin on Sunday. I was asked to attend and I saw at first hand the great task that was at hand....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I accept the proposal by the Leader, Senator Buttimer. We will now stand for a minute's silence.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Card Administration (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Senator will raise the matter again.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has his finger on the pulse with regard to all hospital issues in Roscommon.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospitals Building Programme (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That is positive news for Senator Feighan. Next, we have Senator Tim Lombard. I see that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, is waiting patiently in the wings to take this Commencement matter.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the former Senator Ross to his alma mater.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may ask a very brief supplementary question.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Brexit could alter that as well.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Employment Schemes Review (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has given the Senator a very extensive-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Employment Schemes Review (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Senator just listens to me a second, I will explain. We usually allow eight to ten minutes for each matter. We are now almost at 15 minutes on this one. The Minister has been very frank, open and engaging. Perhaps she and the Senator should meet or communicate on the matter. I will let the Senator in for a brief supplementary question. The problem I have is that someone will say...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Employment Schemes Review (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: In fairness, the Minister has been extremely open-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Employment Schemes Review (23 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: -----and engaging and has given the Senator an avenue and an opportunity to engage with her. I wish them well with it.