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Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish the Tánaiste and the Government very well in dealing with this important issue. It is one of the biggest problems we have faced in many decades. As the Leader stated, we would all like to see the green jersey worn. On this occasion, we all have to wear it. Hopefully, some common sense will prevail across the water over the next 48 hours. In the meantime, I wish the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It would be more productive if the Leader was less likely to-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I will give the Leader ample time to respond in a minute.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: My difficulty is that sometimes when a nice lady like Senator Bacik is speaking, the Leader can interrupt her flow and disrupt her presentation, which is not fair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It is maybe St. Patrick's week. It is coming from the Cathaoirleach and it is well meant.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Anois, an Seanadóir Brian Ó Domhnaill, iascaire eile as Dún na nGall.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his good wishes but will not comment on the match because I might lose some support in Galway.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Horkan is next.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Bí cúramach anois.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Mac Lochlainn, on a point of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I can just as soon withdraw it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure that was a point of order.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We have to move on.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There is obviously no meeting of minds on this issue so maybe the Leader can move on and we will vote on it.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Go raibh maith agat féin. Senator Ardagh proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That Report and Final Stages of the Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 will not be taken today." Is that agreed? Agreed. The Leader said there will be a debate on it the week after next. Senator Conway-Walsh proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Tánaiste...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator withdrawing her amendment to the Order of Business?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Order of Business, as amended, agreed to.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I note that when we adjourned the debate, Senator Norris was in possession. Do the Labour Party Senators wish to continue the debate from where Senator Norris left off?

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: He had been discussing amendment No. 1 to section 1. He had formally moved it.

Seanad: Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (14 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators and parties who are minded to submit amendments on Report Stage cannot just come in fresh. If Senators wish to discuss an amendment on Report Stage, it would have to be raised with the Minister in today in some form. If a Senator does not speak to the section today, he or she cannot table amendments on Report Stage. Some discussion on the relevant amendment - however shallow or...