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- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Let us move on.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senators can have a discussion outside the Chamber but not on the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I would be inclined not to delve into those issues, Leader.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We would then have a skipper and first mate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We could look at it for this Chamber as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We will not get into a debate on that now.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance to provide an update on the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report on the cost of motor insurance. I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motor Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The first two matter will be taken by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Michael D'Arcy. I welcome him to the House. Senator Maria Byrne has four minutes to make her case.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motor Insurance Costs (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: This is a very important topic. Senator Byrne may ask a brief supplementary question.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Community Banking (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We will soon find out.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. Senator Paul Gavan has four minutes.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I will not answer for the Minister of State, but, unfortunately, she is not the line Minister. She can respond to Senator Gavan.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister will communicate directly with Senator Gavan to see if the issue can be resolved. It is obviously a sensitive issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Ardagh, I welcome to the Gallery a former Member of the Lower House, Councillor Gerard Murphy, Councillor Mary Hegarty, Councillor Joe Carroll and Councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy who have come a long way today. I acknowledge the presence of Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony from Bandon, who is also welcome in this Chamber. Having conveyed my welcome to our guests, I ask...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Reilly.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader to respond, I cannot help but speak. I must be impartial and independent in the Chair, but I read a book on the history of Cork County Council from 1899 to 1999. It is the first time in almost 120 years that the peninsula area of Cork, including Mizen Head, Sheep's Head, the Beara Peninsula and so on has no representation. It begs the question as to why that is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: There is more than one Daly.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gerald Nash has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. It will have to be formally moved later. Senator Diarmuid Wilson has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister of State with...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is it agreed that the amendment is withdrawn? Agreed. Senator Robbie Gallagher has proposed the third amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation on the loss of 31 jobs at Kerry Foods in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: On that basis, the amendment is being withdrawn. Is that agreed? Agreed. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to? Agreed.