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Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: An Seanadóir as Béal Feirste, an Seanadóir Ó Donnghaile.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ó Domhnaill has three minutes.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader of the House to wrap up, I will say that every skipper needs a first mate and I cannot leave my first mate out. I will give the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Paul Coghlan, a couple of minutes. I might get shipwrecked some day without him.

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Coghlan hoping he is not?

Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (1 Feb 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to wish you the very best of luck on a personal level and every success as Taoiseach, whether with regard to Northern Ireland, Brexit negotiations or when you are visiting America shortly. When it is proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to approve the application made by Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough, County Donegal for additional school accommodation. I have also received notice from Senator Keith Swanick of the following...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. She is dealing with the matters in the names of Senators Ó Domhnaill and Swanick. We are waiting for Senator Ó Domhnaill.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is fine.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Senator wants to draw his breath, the Minister of State can deal with Senator Swanick's matter first.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Members (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, the Minister of State is the messenger and not the line Minister. I am not sure if she can add any more but I will allow Senator Swanick a brief supplementary contribution.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Management (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: In the absence of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, we will allow the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to take this Commencement matter as well. We will let Senator Conway off as long as he does not keep us all day.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It has been brought to my attention that the proposed amendment to the Order of Business was sent to the office around lunchtime on Monday. The rules for motions such as the one proposed by Senator Devine are that four days notice must be given, which means it should have been submitted last Thursday. I was not asked to insert it and I have limited discretion. I have decided that I cannot...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Very briefly. I do not wish to debate it.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Make your point briefly.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I made my ruling with regret. The next speaker is Senator Maria Byrne.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: No, Senator Nash has already spoken. I will let somebody who has not spoken already second it. Senator Mac Lochlainn has yet to speak. I did not make the ruling lightly. It is a matter for the Leader to accept the Senator's amendment. He is in order in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The debate was this day two weeks ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not going to allow debate on it during the Order of Business anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should let the Leader finish-----

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: -----and then I will ask if the amendment is being put and the Senator can make a brief comment.