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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I think both Senators know.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As I have stated previously in interactions between the Leader and Members of the Seanad, I allowed everybody who wanted to contribute to do so for two minutes or three minutes. I have been flathiúil with the time allocated. Please allow the Leader reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Whatever is going on today must be the result of a bit of sunshine. I include the Leader in this. Answer the questions raised. If you are not happy do not encourage-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Be a bit more gentle.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gallagher and others raised the matters in good faith. If the Leader does not agree with them, he should say so.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: You have made your point and the Leader has made his, so we can move on.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That the debate with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment on the question of piloting New Zealand style community banking in Ireland through the post network", be taken today. Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The amendment is withdrawn by leave of the House. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand we will suspend until 2.20 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has proposed that we suspend until 2.20 p.m. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Situation in Palestine: Statements (23 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome pupils from St. Mary's of Dunmanway who are here at the invitation of Deputy Murphy O'Mahony.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Máire Devine that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to outline the measures being taken to ensure the viability of the post office network in the future. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Post Office Network (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Seán Kyne, to the Chamber and ask Senator Máire Devine to outline her case.

Seanad: Visit of European Committee of the Regions (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Minister of State, I am sure that Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a delegation from the European Committee of the Regions led by the President of the Committee, Mr. Karl-Heinz Lambertz. On my own behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I wish to extend a warm welcome to you and good wishes for a successful visit to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Approved Housing Bodies (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: There is a provision for the Senator to introduce his own Bill, or his group's Bill, in Private Members' time.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator may not make a further contribution.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Swimming Pool Programme (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure what the Senator can or cannot assume.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I presume the issue the Senator raised about that incident on Sunday where the man was shot is a matter on which GSOC will decide and it is not a matter for the Leader or the Government, although I understand the Senator's reasons for raising it.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 May 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator James Reilly that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to provide an update on the national community-based CCTV grant scheme in advance of the introduction of the general data protection regulation on 25 May 2018. I have also received notice...