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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Please respect the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator would be an ideal candidate.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before another row erupts I would like at this juncture to welcome a group of visitors in the Gallery from God's own country the parish of Muintir Bhaire, Durrus and Durrus Men's Shed. Up to four months ago, I was somewhat oblivious and ignorant of the tremendous work that men's sheds do until they invited me to one of their meetings. It was an eye opener for me. I think they do tremendous...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the publication of a report on the introduction of community banking be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Address by Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (21 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The final speaker, on behalf of the Seanad Civil Engagement group, is Senator Alice-Mary Higgins.

Seanad: Address by Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (21 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: A Uachtaráin Juncker, thar ceann an Cheann Comhairle, thar mo cheann féin agus thar ceann Comhaltaí an dá Theach, ba mhaith liom buíochas ó chroí a ghabháil leat as bheith i láthair anseo inniu ag an gcomhshuí seo agus as plé a dhéanamh linn. President Juncker, on behalf of the Ceann Comhairle, on my own behalf, and on behalf of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation to establish a pilot quota of employment permits for the nursing home sector. I have also received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Services (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, to the House.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Services (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State and the Senator. That concludes an unusually stress-free morning for me.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his brevity.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have no problem with the Senator raising the matter but the rules restrict me from allowing him to formally amend the Order of Business to deal with that matter today. The Senator must give four days' notice. He can raise the issue but it is not appropriate to formally move the amendment. My hands are tied.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Based on my own and my family's experience, it would be prudent and wise if, before they booked a flight, travel agencies would ensure the person's passport was up to date.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Sin scéal eile.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That needs to be seconded.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for her brevity.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: When there is peace on the Korean peninsula there are all sorts of possibilities.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I watched the programme, Senator Mac Lochlainn. I was puzzled how such a substantial amount of illegal dumping could take place without somebody knowing somewhere. Many questions need to be answered, including the enforcement of the law raised by the Senator. I call the next two speakers, who are Senator Ó Donnghaile and Senator Noone. I suggest that Senator Noone speaks first, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senators are getting unusually close together.

Seanad: Visit of Kuwaiti Delegation (20 Jun 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Members will join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the state of Kuwait led by Mr. Shuwaib Al-Muwaizri, MP and Chairman of the Kuwait-Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann I extend a very warm welcome to the delegation and good wishes for a very successful visit to Ireland. Also, the Minister of...