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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, who is Senator Ardagh, I wish to remind Members that the principal spokesperson from each group has five minutes and all other Senators have three minutes. I wish to acknowledge the presence of some Deputies in the Gallery, including Deputies Cahill, Darragh O'Brien and Cassells. Also present is Pat Vance of Arklow, who is the current cathaoirleach of...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We now come to the man to whom the Senator referred, Senator O'Mahony, who graced the fields in more ways than one as he was involved with three counties in coaching and training. I must remind him that the O'Mahonys came from Drinagh in west Cork, which is where they got their football from.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Mahony is a humble man. He reached great heights within the GAA family.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have been very lenient with the Senator.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Councillor Cormac Devlin whom I met earlier. He is very welcome.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Next is Senator Conway, who has three minutes. Approximately 12 Senators are left and I am conscious of time. I am timing contributions. I do not want to disappoint anyone, as this is a very special day.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senator Devine that there was only one player, namely, Jack Lynch, who left Croke Park six years in a row with senior All-Ireland medals.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The GAA has become very inclusive.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I might squeeze the rest of the Senators who have indicated in but I ask them to brief as otherwise somebody will be left out, which I do not want.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I think Kerry are coming to get the Dubs.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thought the Senator's grandchildren wore the red jersey.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Now we have to balance the books, so I will call on a Dublin Senator, Senator Gerry Horkan, to say a few words. Do not over-elaborate on four-in-a-row or five-in-a-row, Senator.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I now ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach, a proud Kerryman from Killarney, to say a few words. I am not sure if he is for Dr. Crokes or the other club.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Mr. Horan does not have to answer every question that was put to him. I will allow discretion in this regard.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader I welcome Deputy Billy Kelleher. It is very good to see Members of the other House come here to recognise the great work we do and acknowledge the presence of uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. I did not formally congratulate John Cregan, who has been mentioned a few times. He is a long-time friend of mine from when he was a Member of the Seanad and the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I togged off for them a few times in England but never came across her. She is probably a lot younger than me. As I call the Leader to respond and conclude, I thank him for his support and encouragement for this great event on this great day.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That concludes this very historic occasion of the visit of uachtaráin, Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, to the Seanad.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline the progress made in respect of the delivery of the radiation oncology project in Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:The need for the Minister for...