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Seanad: Mental Health Services: Motion (29 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for what was a pretty detailed response. I compliment him on concluding five seconds ahead of time. I now call Senator Rónán Mullen, who has five minutes to wrap up.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (29 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (Exempted Development) (No. 2) Regulations 2019.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (29 May 2019)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (30 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline the supports provided under the national childcare scheme for parents who are not in employment or are on low incomes. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Funding (30 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, to the House and back to her old alma mater.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Family Reunification Policy (30 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am going to the third Commencement matter before the second. I will ask Senator Colette Kelleher to outline her case. You have four minutes, Senator.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the plans he has for the retrofitting of older schools to modern standards and the provision of solar panels in all schools, particularly in new builds. I have also received notice...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader of the House on the Order of Business, I wish to announce for the information of Members that Senator Grace O'Sullivan has been elected to the European Parliament. Pursuant to the European Parliament Elections Acts of 1992 to 2019 the Senator will cease to be a Member of the Seanad when she takes her seat at the first sitting of the European Parliament, which is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can make that point to the Minister when he comes in. I call Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I called the Senator several times but he was in another world.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I would prefer if Senator Horkan did not interrupt.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris's time is limited.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris is well able to ride the waves of hyperbole on occasions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I warn Senator Leyden that it is not the custom or practice in this House that we would criticise judges in their learned opinion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I sense a double-edged sword in Senator Leyden's praise.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden is trying to conclude.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden is well over time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will have time to respond in a moment.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has prolonged Senator Leyden's efforts to conclude.