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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator calling for a debate on it?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Kevin Humphreys.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Senator Lombard will be every bit as brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure there will be a parish celebration.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Robbie Gallagher.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I had closed my allocations but since Senator James Reilly, a senior figure in his party, has come in and wants to speak, I will allow him in for a brief moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The final word for Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Deputy Norris has been an icon during my time in the Seanad. He had difficult days under the chairmanship of the late Seán Doherty. I will not recount those days but they were-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Deputy Norris is on par with him in that regard. The Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That is clear and I will deal with that issue when I have made one final comment on Senator Norris.There was a real chance, according to the bookies, that he might have ended up in a different House six years ago. He would have been very curtailed and restrained there had that been so and I do not think that he would be having as much fun.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paul Daly has moved an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Rural and Community Development on the shortfall in funding for the rural development plan be taken today." The Leader has kindly suggested that we hold a debate on this next week. That being acceptable, the proposal is withdrawn until next week.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before reading out the Commencement matters, I understand a vote will be called in the Dáil and that the Minister who comes into the House may have to leave. It is quite possible that the Minister may not be back and that consequently, a Member may be cut short. I ask those Senators called first to be as frugal as possible with our debate, because if they are not, they will cause...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. There were three health issues raised. As the Minister of State was coming to the House I decided we would deal with the health issues. I have been considering that if there are a number of health issues or education issues and there is a Minister coming to the House we might as well deal with two or three of the topics. Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That was a very constructive response. Senator Murnane O'Connor should be very brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, will communicate directly with the Senator. In fairness this is her third of fourth time to raise the issue.

Seanad: Resignation of Member (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice in writing from Senator Denis Landy of his resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. I thank Senator Landy for his contribution during his service as a Member of the House and I wish him well in the future. Senator Landy, with whom I served for some years, was first elected in 2011. He was nominated then by the Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure you will. I call on Senator Bacik.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should not be examining each other across the floor. They should speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will have ample time to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I will allow the Senator another ten seconds. Please continue.