Results 1,761-1,780 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I have been very patient with the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: We are not having that debate today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Michael Mullins to make his point and not provoke a reaction.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Moloney. Three slots were passed because no Labour Party Senator was present. The Senator looked anxious. She may have thought I was discriminating against her.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes. He slipped in under the radar and I did not notice him for a couple of seconds. Tá fáilte romhat.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: We are on section 2, Senator.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Byrne, without interruption. We are on section 2. Matters pertaining to Northern Ireland are not on the agenda today.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: We should concentrate on section 2.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I do not want to stifle debate, and on Committee Stage people can contribute as often as they want, but both Senator Cullinane and Senator Norris have complimented the frankness and straightforwardness of the Minister of State's contribution so rather than go in circles, I will let the Minister of State contribute. Senator Cullinane says he will put this to a vote, as he is entitled to do,...
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I agree, and I ruled that comment out of order.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I interjected.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I can tell from the Minister of State's expansive response and body language that the option of more debate is being explored. We are on section 2. I will allow Senators Cullinane and Norris to contribute as it is their prerogative.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: That is somewhat orbiter dicta where section 2 is concerned.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that we are on section 2 because all kinds of issues are being covered.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not appropriate that there be applause from the Visitors Gallery. Those present should be aware of the protocol followed in the House.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure this is relevant to the section.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Everybody is wandering through the section.
- Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that we are on section 2 of ten sections. While it was not intended to use the guillotine, it appears it will be imposed.