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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Special Areas of Conservation Designation (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We are already well over the limit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Middle East Issues (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Tánaiste has already given his reply to the Senator.

Seanad: Messages from Dáil (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann passed the Childcare Support Bill 2017 on 28 March 2018, a decision in respect of which the agreement of the Seanad is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018 on 28 March 2018, without amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The last item is a matter for the Dáil and I am not sure the Leader is equipped to answer it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That brings back fond memories.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you for your brevity. I call Senator Ó Ríordáin.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe Senator Wilson rose initially to second the amendment, but got lost in Big Tom's-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I would like to place on the record of the House my congratulations to all those concerned in Díospóireacht na nÓg as part of the Vótáil 100 celebration chaired by Senator Bacik. I thought it was a momentous occasion for this House. I was highly impressed by the quality of the contributions made by these young people - 14 girls and two boys...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Leader allows a debate Senator Craughwell can raise the issue then.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 63, motion 12, be taken before No. 1." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The former Deputy is welcome. I understand that there are also some people from the good country of Ballinhassig present, including Senator Lombard's aunt. They are welcome to today's proceedings.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: He told me on the way in that she was his favourite aunt, but she did not tell me that he was her favourite nephew.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Mac Lochlainn.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mac Lochlainn was in pole position so I was confused temporarily.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We will be having a debate on that later.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has very kindly agreed to have a debate on councillors' pay and conditions as soon as the Order of Business has concluded at 12.45 p.m. I think it is inappropriate to raise this again, if Senators would not mind. It is pointless to bring the Minister here for an hour and a half. We should discuss other issues. The Leader has his job done and the Minister can answer any queries...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As the motion on Syria is on the Order Paper, it is a matter for the Leader to amend the Order of Business if Senator Bacik is minded to withdraw the motion. The Leader can deal with that matter in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We all join Senator Gallagher in wishing Mr. Duffy well.

Seanad: Visit of Georgian Delegation (29 Mar 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Georgia, led by Ms Sofio Katsarava, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee and members of the Georgia-Ireland parliamentary friendship group. I also welcome the chargé d'affaires of the Georgian Embassy to Ireland, Mr. George Zurabashvili, who is almost...