Results 1,921-1,940 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Irish Water and Related Reforms: Statements (Resumed) (20 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can thank the longevity of Senator Keane.
- Seanad: Flooding and Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (20 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for a very comprehensive statement.
- Seanad: Flooding and Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (20 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this very important debate on the flooding issue. The problems are clearly not his fault and he has inherited a position where his predecessor, Dr. Martin Mansergh, put much work in on a number of schemes. Like other speakers, I must be somewhat parochial. I will mention a few places that were flooded that, historically - or at least in my...
- Seanad: Flooding and Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (20 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The previous speaker will not need the assistance of Noah's ark given where he is living. He is safe.
- Seanad: Flooding and Flood Prevention Measures: Statements (20 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Kathryn Reilly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to discuss the future of funding for third level education to maintain the current level of maintenance grant for students and if he has plans to change the eligibility criteria. I have...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Jim D'Arcy.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The clock is ticking.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Is there a question for the Leader?
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should not make a statement but rather address the issue by asking a question of the Leader.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should be mindful that this House has no role in the appointment of Ministers or Ministers of State.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may ask the Leader for a debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It would be more appropriate to direct them to the Leader.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mullins, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik is a very senior Member of this House and she knows that is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: That is throwing out a sprat to catch a mackerel.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: It would be more appropriate to direct them to the Leader.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2012)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik is a very senior Member of this House and she knows that is not a point of order.