Results 281-300 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I will shortly put the question-----
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, OPW, and flood relief to provide an update on the provision of permanent flood defences for Crossmolina, County Mayo. I have also received...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: That was a very solid response so the Senator should not take too long. I do not think there is too much more to say.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: We have gone over time. The Minister of State was very detailed in his first response but I will allow him a supplementary response.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Dementia Strategy (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I understand the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, will take the next Commencement matter.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Dementia Strategy (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: That is fine. At least we have a Minister here to answer.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Dementia Strategy (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, it is also close to my door but I cannot comment from here.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Dementia Strategy (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is not the line Minister for this issue and I am sure Senator Humphreys will find other methods of raising the issue in this Chamber from time to time. If I can, I will allow him to do so.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State and the Senator for their brevity. That concludes Commencement matters.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Lawless.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: There is no latitude being given today.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow Senator Conway-Walsh to continue. She has been on her feet for one and half minutes and she has another 90 seconds remaining.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: If the Order of Business is agreed, I will call the Senator to move the motion.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I must admonish the Senator. Sometimes by mentioning particular areas and particular incidents a person can be identified. As far as I know, this man has not been convicted of anything so the Senator must be very careful. This could work in his favour in a court of law.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Bí cúramach.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: We should always remember that this Chamber is not a court of law. We have to tread warily on matters that are sub judiceand which have not yet been dealt with.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The amendment was not too clear to me. I am sure the Leader will address it.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Both proposals must be seconded by somebody who has not spoken already. Those are the rules, unfortunately.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Higgins can always oppose the Order of Business by another method if she cannot have her proposal seconded.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Sep 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has another mechanism to protest, by way of calling a vote at a later stage.