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- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Michael Moynihan and his guests in the Gallery. You are more than welcome. I always like to see Members of the Lower House paying homage to this Chamber. Thank you. Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 19 is in the name of Senator McDowell. It is part of the Senator's overall proposal to reduce the numbers whereas an amendment agreed by the Government and by the House suggests an increase from 16 to 17.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcomed Deputy Michael Moynihan earlier. I made a slight error. He was accompanied by his cousins from Seattle, Seamus Smith and Peggy O'Brien-Murphy, who come from the famous town of Kiskeam in north-west Cork. I made an error which I had to rectify.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Go raibh maith agat féin agus anois, an Seanadóir Colette Kelleher.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Butler please, without interruptions.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator wish to bring the review forward?
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Leader will reaffirm the Senator's view. I call Senator McDowell.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately clear fresh water is getting scarce.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am a salt water man.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Ó Ríordáin.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: No, please. I cannot allow people in. I gave everyone a fair chance. In fairness, I left Senator O'Donnell in at a certain slot.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I was allowing her to jump the queue to a certain extent, but she took three minutes rather than two minutes. I am trying to be fair to everyone. If there is an issue, it can be raised later.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We have a long day and we are running out of time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to respond.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am absolutely independent in the Chair and I try to display that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That is a Dáil matter. He has answered the question. If there is a voting arrangement, that is a matter for the other House, not for this one.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I think he has been very fair.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Colette Kelleher has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1". It has been seconded by Senator Ruane. The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ivana Bacik has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 2, Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 - Committee Stage, not be taken now." Is the amendment being pressed?