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- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator had three minutes.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made that point.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has one minute remaining but the Leader has suggested that we allow the debate on agriculture to continue until 1 p.m.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It is agreed that we will continue until 1 p.m. I apologise for putting the Minister in a straitjacket.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Would it be appropriate for Senators to contribute before the Minister responded?
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It is difficult to go from dry land into the sea. Perhaps the Minister could listen to our contributions first and then respond.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the sensitive and compassionate way the Minister dealt with the tragedy off Glandore. He showed an interest in the situation. I was present a few evenings as well. I hope the other two bodies will be found so that some closure can be brought to the matter for the community. I acknowledge the tremendous voluntary efforts of the community. I will ask a number of questions, as...
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome that.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It will be done at a distance from inshore fishermen, as is the case in Dunmanus Bay.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senators to allow the Minister to conclude.
- Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Thomas Byrne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to change his policy regarding ministerial school visits and that he visit schools around the country, which should be an essential part of his duties. I have notice from Senator Martin Conway of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Social protection or moral protection?
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: A question.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: You can have a debate another day. You must ask a question now.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: You have a most unusual way of getting to a question.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Those points can be made in the debate.