Results 2,861-2,880 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden caused the interruption by goading him. I call Senator Norris.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Anois, gaeilgeoir eile as Conn na Mara, an Seanadóir Ó Céidigh.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Go raibh maith agat a Sheanadóir Ó'Clochartaigh. Ar son gach ball den Seanad ba mhaith liom ádh mór a ghuí ort ar an ócáid mor seo. Is mór an trua dúinn go bhfuil tú ag éirí as do phost mar sheanadóir. Tá a fhios agam gur comhghleacaí agus cara iontach thú i rith an tréimhse a chaith tú anseo i dTeach...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to outline the expected timeframe for the publication of legislation to give effect to the proposed new local authority structures in Cork city and county. I have also received notice...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Boundaries (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Lombard will want to come back in again.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That is news to me, but the Senator may continue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: In terms of protocol, we have a long-standing rule in this House that the President's office is above reproach. Any criticism of what he may or may not wish to do should not be enunciated in this Chamber.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to be careful not to trespass onto forbidden ground. We have a long-standing protocol in that regard and I ask the Senator to be cautious in what he says.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I will have to rule against the Senator if he persists.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That proposal must be seconded in due course. I call Senator Davitt.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That is a matter which Senator Davitt might take up directly with Senator Craughwell. I am not sure how appropriate it is to the Order of Business. I will let the Leader deal with that in due course.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to respond.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has had her say and the Leader is entitled to respond. I have to control the Chamber, so let him respond.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader------
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: If the Leader is going to have an interaction I will suspend the sitting for 15 minutes. This is happening every day. The Leader is talking to Senators. He should address the Chair in responding and not be baited. Senator Clifford-Lee should please allow him to answer. She can come back tomorrow and condemn his answer.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Otherwise this Order of Business and our dealings will descend into disorder and that is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader should try to avoid personal commentary.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter for another jurisdiction.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Fintan Warfield has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 22 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Arts (Dignity at Work) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: First Stage (27 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?