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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow interventions. Perhaps the Senator might speak privately to the Leader about the matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Humphreys has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 2 not be taken today and that No. 3 be taken at 4.45 p.m." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There is an equality of votes. Pursuant to Article 15.11.2o of the Constitution, I exercise my casting vote and vote in favour of the proposal in this instance. I, therefore, declare the question carried. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 7 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 8 and 9 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask for silence please. Senator Humphreys has the floor.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask those not participating in the debate to leave the Chamber, please. There is too much noise and we cannot hear Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We will let the Minister respond to Senators Humphreys and Murnane O'Connor to see if is possible to appease them.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colette Kelleher that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the options available to a family (details supplied) for family reunification. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: In fairness, when somebody tried to interrupt the Senator yesterday, I defended him and asked him to proceed. Therefore, the Chair supported the Senator.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I also gave the Senator about 45 seconds of injury time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy Leader. I understand an investigation is taking place into the matter to which Senator Mullen referred. As such, too much comment at this stage may be unhelpful.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to outline when the report by Sara Moorhead, SC, on the role and remuneration of local authority elected members will be published. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Local Government Reform (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy English. We were expecting the Minister of State, Deputy Phelan.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Local Government Reform (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a problem. The Minister of State is welcome so long as he has good answers for my colleagues.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad: Local Government Reform (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I usually do not make a comment, but as a former local authority member, I wish to acknowledge the great effort by people who put their names forward for election. I congratulate the victors and empathise and sympathise with the vanquished because it is very stressful physically, mentally and emotionally on all those who ran and on their families. It is particularly good to see young people...

Seanad: Visit of Russian Delegation (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome to the House the Russian delegation from the State Duma, who are most welcome to our country. I had the good fortune to meet you earlier today and I took particular note that we are having a debate about local authority representatives and their salaries and expenses. One of these members of the Duma travels through eight time zones to get to work so I hope your remuneration is at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Local Government Reform (28 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister of State to be brief. We are already over time, partly due to my interventions.