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Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, there is a guillotine at 5 p.m.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is well over time.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: As it is after 5 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day, "That section 1 is hereby agreed to in committee, that the section undisposed of and the Title are hereby agreed to in committee, that the Bill is hereby reported to the House, without amendment, received for final consideration and passed."

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Due to the enthusiastic exuberance and bilocation of one Senator, who happened to vote in two seats, the result is to be amended to read: Tá, 25; Níl, 15. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jun 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. Before we start the Bill, I welcome to the Public Gallery Councillor Gerry Murray from County Mayo.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Drew Nelson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a great honour and privilege for me to propose a vote of thanks to the grand secretary of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland, Mr. Drew Nelson. I thank him for the sincere and thought-provoking contribution he made in the House today. It is important for me to acknowledge the presence of the grand master, Mr. Edward Stevenson, and the deputy grand master, Rev. Alistair Smyth. The...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Thomas Sheahan 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 cover the costs of a bill for school transportation in relation to a student (details supplied) in County Kerry. I have also received notice from Senator Mary Moran of the following...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden, without interruption please.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should not display a newspaper in the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: As the Father of the House and an experienced Senator, Senator Norris is aware that it is inappropriate to display newspapers in the House. I call Senator Noone.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Noone, without interruption, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: If all this crowd attends, I would be worried about accommodation. I call Senator O'Sullivan.

Seanad: Mortgage Arrears, Banking and the Economy: Statements, Questions and Answers (3 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, to the House. I apologise to the Minister for the fact that he has been waiting for some time. I was not aware of that but some of my colleagues were very engaging on matters but I would have cut them short if I had known the Minister was waiting. Ar aghaidh leat.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden should have done that at the outset but he lost the run of himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Brennan without interruption, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator seeking a debate on equestrian matters?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I was over-indulgent during the Order of Business yesterday in terms of the number of speakers I allowed, resulting in a Minister having to wait 20 minutes to come into the Chamber. I do not want a similar situation to arise today because the time allocated for the Order of Business by the Whip has been exceeded. I call Senator Moran.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am up against the clock but I will allow Senators Jim D'Arcy and Keane to speak briefly before I call on the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Senator's students found him interesting and inspiring.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator MacSharry has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed to? Agreed.