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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regional Development Funding (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his very expansive response.

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann passed the Civil Registration Bill on 27 March 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Aircraft Noise (Dublin Airport) Regulation Bill 2018 on 27 March 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with the previous speaker's remarks in bidding farewell to Mr. Donal Hickey, one of our senior ushers. He is extremely courteous and professional and has always been pleasant to me throughout my long years of service. He will be missed in this House. Senator Mark Daly notes that he is returning to his native Kerry. If one cannot retire in beautiful west Cork, Kerry is the next...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome to the Visitors Gallery the visitors from St. Clare's primary school in Cavan town. The teachers include Ms Simmons, Ms King, Mr. Walsh and Ms Shannon. I welcome, in particular, Senator Wilson's twin daughters, Niamh and Maeve. Many of the children have a big occasion on Saturday week. I wish them every success. I hope they have a lovely day in Oireachtas Éireann....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Warfield, we have a protocol in this House. You may find fault with the Taoiseach but it is a very serious charge to accuse him of lying.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I might use another verb. I am not curtailing your contribution but that is a word that we are not to use here against the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Deputy may feel strongly about it but he might find another adjective to explain what the Taoiseach said at the Ard Fheis. I do not particularly like the word "lying" because he is the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise for interrupting the Senator. He can continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind the Deputy Leader that an attempt was made to raise that arrangement not too long ago and it was ruled out of order by the Department.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We might leave that for another day, when we have the debate.

Seanad: Visit of Kazakhstani Delegation (28 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure that Members will join me in welcoming the ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United Kingdom and Ireland, His Excellency Mr. Erlan Idrissov, who is accompanied by the honorary consul of Kazakhstan in Ireland, Mr. Arthur French. On my own behalf and on that of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the ambassador and express our good wishes for a very...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Billy Lawless that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to allow the spouses and partners of returning Irish emigrants access to the employment market. I have also received notice from Senator Paul Coghlan of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, and invite Senator Lawless to proceed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before the Minister of State responds, as Cathaoirleach I would like formally to welcome Senator Lawless's cousins, the Fitzgerald and Lawless clan, including Senator Billy Lawless’s uncle Peadar and aunt Una and his cousins from Darrara, Clonakilty, which is very close to my home place. I live in Schull. I am from a little village called Kilcrohane but I know Darrara and that area...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Immigration Policy (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: A brief supplementary question by Senator Lawless.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Control (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan will have to accept that it is a Cork Minister of State who will deal with this issue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Control (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. Killarney National Park is a wonderful treasure. I was sad when I read that so much damage had been done. It is an amazing feature to have in any county and the Senator is very fortunate to have such a wonderful facility. I hope it can be protected long after we are gone.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Wildlife Control (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It is very sad because at this time of the year birds are nesting and all sorts of natural life is being destroyed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow Senator Craughwell to proceed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Do not have a side conversation. Senator Craughwell is speaking on it and the Leader has ample time to respond later.