Results 11,101-11,120 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Both proposed amendments to the Order of Business have to be seconded. Senator Black is next.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, please.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris should reflect on that ad lib.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will reflect on it. Allow Senator McFadden to continue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator McFadden has been interrupted two or three times. If Senator Craughwell wants to take his slot now, I will take the time off him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I would like to welcome a group from what used to be my own constituency of Bandon, TJ Hourihan and the YMCA group from Bandon, supported in the Gallery not alone by Deputy Murphy O'Mahony but also by Senator Lombard. I call Senator Horkan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Byrne for her usual brevity.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik should be allowed to make her proposal.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Chair and the staff need to hear her proposal in order that they can understand it. There should be no interruptions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has interrupted three times today and I am being very patient. He should, please, allow Senator Feighan to conclude, as he is almost one minute over time and there are another eight speakers and four votes to be taken.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris must respect the Chair.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: No. 5 is the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016, for the record. Let us continue with our very busy schedule. Senator McDowell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1 be deleted from the Order of Business." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 3 adjourn at 5 p.m. if not previously concluded." That is the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Victor Boyhan has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 2 be concluded not later than 3.30 p.m. and that No. 3 be taken at 3.30 p.m." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The point is made. Senator Bacik has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 3 not be taken today and that a debate with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on transport matters be taken instead." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader, Senator Buttimer, has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 5 be deleted from the Order of Business today." Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to welcome a former Senator and a good colleague of mine and others, Michael Comiskey, to the House. I am very glad he turned up for the very important event today.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan, to the House for item No. 2, which we have limited time to deal with but we will go as far as we can.

Seanad: Direct Election of Mayor Plebiscite Regulations 2019: Motion (17 Apr 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Spokespersons have eight minutes each and, if there are no other Senators, the Minister is to be called at 2.54 p.m. which we cannot reach because of subsequent events. Does the Minister of State wish to speak to the motion first?