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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paddy Burke is probably one of the longer serving Members here. I would say two things. The first is that he is correct in that privilege is a great coat of armour for us all but it should never be abused.I rarely make comments like this. Any committee - the Committee of Public Accounts or otherwise - is weaker in not having Senators on it. It is extraordinary. They represent the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Deputy Leader will come back on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine has moved an amendment to the Order of Business which was seconded by Senators Ó Céidigh and Conway-Walsh: "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." The Deputy Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh na daltaí.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

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

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have been very indulgent as it is.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I was afraid Senator Leyden was going to do a Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh and name the whole team for us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." I call Senator Wilson.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Wilson is still going strong 30 years later. I call Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: While I rarely comment, I came back from London in 1981 and opened my own practice. When I got advice from the Law Society, one of the things that stood out in my mind was, "Whatever you do, young fellow, make sure you keep your wills registered", which I always did. I cannot understand why there is opposition to a central wills register but that might be beyond my means. I rarely comment...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should not interrupt the Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I move on, I would like to say that I am acutely aware of the significant work done by Youthreach in my county. I did not realise Senator Wilson was involved in that programme for so long. I compliment him and all those who were involved in that scheme. It filled a vacuum we had in society.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I should have said that earlier when Senator Wilson spoke. I rarely comment on the Order of Business. It is a bad habit. Senator Terry Leyden has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That Report and Final Stages of the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot go into that now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There were no amendments tabled to the Bill. I have to put the question.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Lawlor has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept it. Is that agreed? Agreed.