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- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I apologise, but I must remind the Senator of his time.
- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: While the allotted time has expired, in the spirit of Christmas I will give Senator à Clochartaigh one minute to make a contribution.
- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I am loth to interrupt the Minister of State, but we have gone past our time and she should conclude. It has been an interesting debate and I am slow to challenge her.
- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State, who I am sure is under much more pressure than I am. I am probably echoing the sentiments of the House when I wish her a happy Christmas and success in her difficult job in the new year.
- Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I compliment the Minister, Deputy Quinn, on his U-turn regarding DEIS schools, approximately 20 of which are in my constituency. It seems that the sideline tactics of Labour Party Deputies and Senators at parliamentary party level have reaped rewards. That is a welcome and important movement. I would like to ask the Leader for a specific debate on the aquaculture and mariculture industries....
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Suicide Prevention: Statements (12 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Deputy Derek Keating who is accompanied by members of the Clondalkin community action on suicide group who are attending to listen to our discussion on suicide prevention. I also welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch.
- Seanad: Suicide Prevention: Statements (12 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I will go through the speakers on my list. Senator Cáit Keane is next, followed by Senators Kelly, Cullinane and White in that order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Our thoughts and prayers today are on the rescue attempt under way following the tragedy in Glandore in my area. Today is probably the start of a 48 hour window of opportunity in seeking to recover the bodies which everyone hopes will be found. As someone who has experienced a tragedy and the recovery of a body in January 1985, many landlubbers do not know what it means to a fishing...
- Seanad: Report of Advisory Group on Small Business: Statements (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome back to the House the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. The list is rotating. In view of the fact that the Government side has more speakers, we will begin with the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins.
- Seanad: Report of Advisory Group on Small Business: Statements (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind the House that those who have spoken in the debate cannot do so again. I have to be careful because if someone speaks twice during a debate, it is a major breach of protocol.
- Seanad: Report of Advisory Group on Small Business: Statements (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome this debate and welcome the Minister of State to the House. My main bone of contention is the lack of credit from the banks. I will tell a brief story. In 1977, my father had just died and I, armed with an honours law degree, approached three banks with my mother, God be good to her, seeking to borrow £100 to send me to Dublin to the law school there at the time. We were...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I support the call for a debate on patented versus non-patented drugs. I raised the issue before, not just in this House but in the other House. It is important for a number of reasons. There is potential for a huge saving to the State and taxpayer. I have a view which I have no problem in expressing. GPs throughout the country get a lot of sweeteners and goodies from those supplying...
- Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I support the motion tabled by the Independent Senators and I compliment them on such an appropriate motion. I am reminded of a song about the 1913 lock-out led by James Connolly which referred to giving little in case they would ask for more. The disability area has been neglected for years. I accept that some progress has been made in the past 20 years but it has been insufficient...
- Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I support this excellent motion, which is well thought out and sincere. I have lauded the Minister of State in the past for her work on her brief. If she is to be criticised, I will be vocal in that regard, but I will not do so tonight. I hope she will take on board what is being said here. The Independent Senators must be given credit for what they are doing. I urge Senators to support...
- Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Reilly, who has four minutes. I have been told to be very strict with times because too much latitude is being granted. I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte.
- Seanad: Tourism Promotion (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Daly wants to expand the discussion, but the Minister is entitled to take his leave.
- Seanad: Community Development (25 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Does that mean the Senator is dismissing the matter?