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Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Order of Business for today was agreed earlier. I ask Senator Conway to propose a suspension until 6 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The business has already been ordered for today. I regret that I cannot be more facilitating.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the development of a transport strategy for the Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area. I have also received notice from Senator Colette Kelleher of the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services Provision (2 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Finian McGrath.

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

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask the Leader to outline the Order of Business, I welcome some of his friends, Mary McDevitt Afflerback, her husband, Jerry Afflerback, their son, Reilly, and Cathy Goodwin, to the Gallery. I am sure the Leader will give them a fantastic tour and a great day in Leinster House. I hope they enjoy their stay in Ireland.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I call on the Leader to respond.

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

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Wilson, please do not have a discussion with the Leader.

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

Denis O'Donovan: As someone with a keen interest in sea fishing, I was intrigued by the Leader's efforts to throw out a sprat to catch a mackerel in the guise of Senator Norris's support for the Government on certain issues. I will watch that space.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (2 Jul 2019)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard, that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to provide an update on the reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Keith...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. His west Cork colleague, Senator Lombard, has four minutes to outline his case.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: As the Minister of State is doing all the responses today, he must be very wise or the patron of hopeless cases.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Audiology Services Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure we will hear more from Senator Hopkins on that issue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Children's Hospital (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: These small hospitals are very important. I recently made a visit to Bantry General Hospital for a minor procedure and it is an amazing little hospital that does tremendous work. I am sure the Minister of State will make sure that Bantry General Hospital is kept going as well because only for it there would be long waiting lists in south Kerry, west Cork and Cork city. I thank the Minister...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019 on 2 July 2019, without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 on 2 July 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Arising from the election of Senator Grace O'Sullivan to the European Parliament and the taking up by her of her seat yesterday, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Seanad. I give a warm welcome to Senator Lawless's family who are home from Chicago. If my vision is right, I can see his wife Anne; daughters, Clodagh and Amy; sons, John and Paul; their partners, Colm,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ----- offering a great link to Capitol Hill and Washington generally. I believe he only emigrated approximately 20 years ago. Apart from being a pleasant man, he was successful in Galway and when he moved to America with his wife, Anne, and their family, he was more successful there. I wish him every success and good health in the future. It is great that his family is here today. As...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The next speaker indicating is Senator Lawless, who represents the diaspora. I do not know if he might like to relate the story of when, being not long married, his wife came to his assistance one day when he was milking a cow. It might not be an appropriate story for the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We will deal with that proposal at the end of the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: No interruptions.