Results 2,481-2,500 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator calling for a debate on it?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I join Senator Robbie Gallagher in congratulating Councillor McGarvey. It is a remarkable achievement to become cathaoirleach of any local authority, especially at the age of almost 88 years. It proves that there is life in all of us yet.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming the members of a visiting group from China. Together with officials from Tourism Ireland, they are celebrating the first direct flight from Beijing to Dublin. This is welcome news and a major achievement. I extend a warm welcome to the members of the delegation and extend to them my good wishes...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I also acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of a friend of mine, Councillor James Breen, who is a former Deputy for the constituency of Clare. He is accompanied by his lovely wife, Eileen, and, if I am correct, his daughter and grandchildren who are very welcome. As a former Member of the Oireachtas, Councillor Breen is always welcome in this House. The final two speakers on...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before the curtain falls, we will hear from Senator Michelle Mulherin.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: On the day he became Cathaoirleach it was a tight race as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure it will be appropriately promulgated.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine loves good news.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will provide the Senator with the information.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I move on to amendment No. 31, I have two very pleasant tasks to announce. First, I have been asked to welcome the Ballygarvan historical society from Cork to the Chamber. Senator Buttimer has a particular interest in that group.
- Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome a group of parliamentarians from Australia led by Mr. Scott Ryan, President of the Senate. In the Australian Parliament, like Ireland, the Upper House is more important than the other one.On my behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to them and wish them every success in their visit to Ireland. The Leader will endorse that.
- Seanad: Visit of Australian Delegation (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I thought the good Leader was congratulating the Australians for beating us in Brisbane last week.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We will now move on to amendment No. 31 in the name of Senator Ó Domhnaill and others. It arises out of committee proceedings. It has already been discussed with amendment No. 30 so cannot be discussed again.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Humphreys is going well beyond a point of order. I will not let Senator Coffey back in. I am ruling it out. It is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Briefly, the Senator is entitled to his view but I want to put this to bed.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am saying the other Senator is entitled to his view.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Okay.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coffey's point is noted. Amendment No. 33 in the name of Senator Grace O'Sullivan arises out of committee proceedings.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (13 Jun 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 34 has already been discussed with amendment No. 6.