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Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to outline when it is proposed to commence work on the Glashaboy flood relief scheme, Glanmire, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his very comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Public Transport Provision (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister and Senator Davitt.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Perhaps the Senator could speak privately with the Minister of State and his staff to determine whether progress could be made on this. It is difficult to respond when raising a specific case on Commencement matters. Perhaps communication between the Senator and the Minister of State might result in progress of some kind. It is a difficult question for the Minister of State to respond to.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As somebody with a close connection to somebody with a child with special needs, I believe the facilities available in west Cork and many parts of rural Ireland are far better than those available in Dublin. That is what I have learned in recent years. We have our disadvantages in west Cork but we have many good systems there also. We will move on. I thank the Minister of State and the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Monaghan General Hospital is a little like the hospital in Bantry. It is a chestnut that has been around for a long time, but it is still functioning. I thank the Senator and the Minister for State. I am sure the Minister of State will honour his commitment to visit the hospital and that his visit will have a positive outcome for the people of County Monaghan. It is not too long since a...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It must be seconded.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe Senator Norris wished to second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is quite entitled to do that. That issue has been dealt with.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call on the Leader to respond. Sorry, Senator Paul Coghlan is last, but not least.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I totally forgot my Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Black has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has kindly indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: First Stage (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: First Stage (24 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to provide an update on the status of the urgent works required at St. Molaga's national school, Balbriggan, County Dublin, which is on the Department of Education and Skills major...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Schools Building Projects Status (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has responded as best he can. I should not have allowed the Senator to speak again, but she said she wanted to clarify something.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Passport Services (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The response might not be entirely to the Senator's liking but I will allow him a brief supplementary.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Passport Services (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State can but we are out of time.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: General Practitioner Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Minister of State will be only too glad to accommodate the Senator.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (23 Jan 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality has completed its consideration of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 laying down standards for the reception of applicants for international protection (recast).