Results 1,101-1,120 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, lines 22 and 23, to delete all words from and including " "or" in line 22 down to and including "section 70E" " in line 23 and substitute the following: " "or an inspector appointed from within the agency staff" ". This issue was debated on Committee Stage. The amendment seeks to make the section concise and brief in its intention. I will be succinct. The...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: It does not appear that obvious or straightforward, although the Minister's intention may be correct. I can write to my local authority in the western division of Cork County Council. The Minister might also clarify an issue concerning the three divisions of Cork County Council: southern, western and northern. I assume each of them has a register for registration purposes. It sounds...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I will, but it is contrary to current practice.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is good news.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I hope the Minister will tell-----

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: What is the position if a landowner has a septic tank, a waste water treatment plant or a percolation area on his land but there is no house on the land? Is the landowner responsible? I have come across an instance where, 30 to 40 years ago, the person who built the house was allowed put the percolation area or the septic tank on a neighbour's land, but the situation has since changed and...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the amendment. In fairness, the Minister stated during our previous debate that he would reflect on the issue. I hope he will decide that it would be worthwhile if some of the amendments tabled in the Seanad were accepted in this Chamber as opposed to elsewhere. I am informed by a prominent and well thought of back bench Fine Gael Deputy that the Dáil will make amendments that...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: If a septic tank is registered, it should be a single registration for good and glory and one that attaches to the property. It should be registered in the Land Registry as a burden and should not be attached to the person. People move on, die, sell their properties, etc. Senator Ó Domhnaill asserts that there should be only one registration. I would be grateful if the Minister...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the amendment tabled by my colleague, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill. To be guilty of an offence under section 70C, one must contravene paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection (1), which is substantial and significant. The provision in section 70C(1)(b)(iii) states "adversely affect the countryside or places of special interest". I remind the Minister and Members opposite that in...

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: This measure is so broad and wide-sweeping that when the chickens come home to roost, it will affect many councillors. Regardless of whether they represent Fine Gael or the Labour Party or are Independent, they will regret the manner in which this broad and trawling legislation will affect rural Ireland. It will not affect towns or urban areas, but it will affect once-off rural housing....

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Judges. The courts will.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators we are on Committee Stage, and not Second Stage.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order. Senator Byrne should resume his seat.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Byrne has made his point. He should resume his seat.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Brien is wasting time. Some speakers will not get in.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: There should be no interruptions please. Given the time schedule, some speakers might not get in and they will be disappointed.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Please, Senator.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Eligible Liabilities Guarantee) (Amendment) Scheme 2011: Motion (1 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should, please, resume his seat, as he is wasting time.