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Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (21 Jan 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: I must now ask a question of the Acting Leader, Senator John O'Mahony. I should say that I regret that some of our colleagues are not running. I call John a half-west Cork man because his people came from there. Senator, I am sorry that you are not running again. You are a loss to the Seanad, but I wish you well on a personal basis. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Teachtaireacht ón Dáil - Message from Dáil (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann passed the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020 on 19 March 2020, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Before we proceed, I would like to say a few brief words. I welcome Senators to this special sitting, which I summoned using the authority given to me by Standing Orders in cases of necessity, having received a request to do so from the Taoiseach. Our country is in the midst of perhaps the most serious public health-economic crisis in living memory. As parliamentarians, we are called on to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members that there will be a full debate when the Bill is being debated. I do not want people to spend too long giving elaborate speeches at the outset. I am not trying to cut the Senator short but I remind her that there will be ample time for debating the substantive issues before us today.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: We are on the Order of Business. I usually give each Member two minutes, not five. I must be fair to everyone. This is just the Order of Business. The substantive debate on the Bill will follow and there will be plenty of time for debate.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: It is some time since we sat and perhaps we are familiarising ourselves with procedures once again, including myself. However, I remind Senators that we are on the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: On the significance of the Senate, when I was in the House yesterday a number of journalists questioned me on what would happen on this day two weeks. Forty-nine new Members will be elected on Friday, this day two weeks exactly. I was asked about the constitutional issues that might arise if there is not a functioning Senate and if the Dáil could pass legislation. I feel certain from...

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Group spokespersons have a maximum of eight minutes and all other Senators five minutes. When no other Senators are offering I will call the Minister, Deputy Coveney, to conclude. I welcome the Minister to the Chamber on this extraordinary day for this special sitting and ask him to make his contribution.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: An Dara Céim - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Second Stage (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: There are four remaining speakers. They are, in order, Senators Conway, Marshall, Buttimer and Lawlor.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine wishes to speak on the same issue.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you for your co-operation.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 24 and 25 are out of order.

Seanad: An Bille Sláinte (Caomhnú agus Cosaint agus Bearta Éigeandála eile ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail), 2020: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: As the time permitted for the debate has expired, I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That amendment No. 26 is hereby negatived in Committee; the Preamble and the Title are hereby agreed to in Committee, and the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment; Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is hereby...

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

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

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: The sitting is over. If I allow one Senator contribute, I would have to allow everybody to do so.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: No you cannot.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: If I allow anyone in I will be opening the shutters.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senators, the Minister and all of his staff to stay safe and healthy. To those seeking re-election, I wish you well. To those not seeking re-election, I wish you a long and happy life outside of politics.

Seanad: Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill 2020: Motion for Earlier Signature (20 Mar 2020)

Denis O'Donovan: Sin scéal eile. We are adjourning sine die.