Results 11,621-11,640 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I can understand the Senator's inclination to call him President Johnson.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The final speaker is Senator Lombard. Before he speaks, however, I wish to raise a matter on which the Leader and Members might reflect. I chose four Commencement matters yesterday but three were withdrawn because the Minister was not available, though I will not cast aspersions on any staff or Minister. In future, perhaps there could be a mechanism for improving the situation when, for...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I have to attend an appointment and I had understood the Leas-Chathaoirleach would be here but there has been a misunderstanding in our communication. I ask Senator Wilson to take over.
- Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 14b and 14c are related. Amendment No. 14c is a physical alternative to amendment No. 14b. They may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Buttimer.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I would not like the Order of Business to focus on an issue that is happening in the other House. It is a matter of propriety. The issue is a matter for the commission. I know the Taoiseach has commented but I do not want this debate to be a matter of focus here.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I do not mind if Senator Horkan touches on it but-----
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not so much a cause of stress, but we have to keep an even keel.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure if it is an issue for the Leader or for the Taoiseach.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission. It is perhaps a debate for another House on another day.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I was actually going to call Senator McDowell but he is has decided not to speak, which is his right.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I saw a photograph on Facebook a couple of days ago of an event of 20 years ago and I was going to say to him that he has not aged a day, but he did not want to speak. I still will get my tuppenceworth in. Senator Gavan should proceed.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senators should please not interrupt.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: We will leave the hair events to the barber and we will move on.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I thought Senator Leyden was wishing Senator Feighan well with the match tonight.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Let him enjoy Christmas first.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for all the advertisements. I am sure the next major roundabout built in Taiwan will be called the Senator Terry Leyden roundabout.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senators should not take from Senator Warfield's concentration. He has an important matter to raise.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The amendment proposed was not seconded.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I will allow the Senator to do that; not that I am condoning a vote. I call on the Leader to respond.