Results 11,461-11,480 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan

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

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader wants to conclude.

Seanad: EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement: Statements (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, to the Chamber for a very important debate on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to make a statement on the recently published living wage report and her plans to ensure workers will be paid a living wage. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: This is not the first occasion in recent times on which someone has tabled a Commencement matter and then withdrawn it. I see other Senators here such as Senators Boyhan and Mulherin who did not get a bite at the cherry. When a Senator declines to raise a Commencement matter which has been selected for discussion by me, it is frustrating for those who are waiting to have matters selected....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I shall allow the Senator to ask a brief supplementary.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I shall allow the Senator to raise the issue again in November if it has not been remedied.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The acting Leader will now respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask if the Order of Business is agreed, I am sure the House will join with me in wishing the acting Leader a very happy birthday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Feighan is 40 today, so enjoy the day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Feighan. That set him in motion.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: This is a short, technical Bill and Senators can take an example from the Minister's short speech. I call Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: On the topic that Senator Coffey mentioned, while I rarely get involved in debates as Cathaoirleach, there is an issue with the register of electors. When I was a Deputy, I was struck off it. This time, my son and his wife, who never left the Bantry area, were struck off.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Recently, in New York, I met a girl who left Ireland 28 years ago and still has a vote. Her mother said her polling card still comes for her. She is married and has been living in San Francisco for 28 years. I think it is an issue with the council. Fortunately when I was a Deputy, I checked myself and saw my name gone. I was able to rectify it. My son and his wife did not and they were...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Sep 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 for Transport, Tourism and Sport to outline the national strategy for promoting viable trade routes between southern Ireland and the Continent. I have also received notice from Senator Gerard Craughwell of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Ferry Services Provision (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, back to his alma mater.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Sula bhfiafraím ar Threoraí an Tí an tOrd Gnó a thairiscint, ba mhaith liom fáilte ar ais a chur roimh gach Comhalta den tSeanaid ar ócáid an chéad suí tar éis an athchóiriú a bhí le déanamh ar feadh dhá bhliain anuas. Táim cinnte go n-aontóidh sibh liom go bhfuil obair den scoth déanta faoi threoir...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Councillor Adam Teskey and Deputy Neville to the Gallery, as well as the Ryans from Tipperary. There is a large gang of them so I will not name them all. They are still celebrating the All-Ireland hurling final win down there. There is much nervousness across the water in the United Kingdom about a certain matter.I do not want election speeches...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Clifford-Lee was trying to justify how she was treating the current Government. I call Senator McDowell.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Please, allow the Senator to make her point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Sep 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Excuse me for one second. There is much interference here that is unless my hearing is failing, and I hope it is not. I find it hard to hear. Please allow the Senator to conclude.