Results 3,301-3,320 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Ned O'Sullivan for that enlightenment. I call Senator Ó Donnghaile.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Ciúnas.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator seeking a debate on the issue?
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask the Leader to respond, I wish to acknowledge Senator Wilson's condolences to the Georgian people on the tragic fire that has taken place in a city that is twinned with Cork. Unfortunately, the 11 people who died were all young people who had been trapped in a gym by the fire. I also wish to convey my condolences to the Georgian ambassador who is a great friend of Ireland at a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader is very anxious to conclude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader is saying that it is a promulgation of certain benefits to society.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paul Gavan has moved an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Taoiseach on the resignation of the Tánaiste and related matters be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is within reason. I would be concerned if he went on for another half an hour.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I put the question I welcome to the Gallery two young solicitors, one a young man from west Cork who trained in my office. Thankfully, I did not have to train him. They are Niall McCarthy and his friend from Clare, Martin Murphy. They are very welcome. It is their first time in Leinster House. Is Second Stage agreed?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When the debate adjourned on the previous day the House was debating amendment No. 3 to section 5. Senator Bacik was in possession when progress was reported. She may continue her contribution if she so wishes.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: There was considerable debate on this matter the last day. Senator Bacik was in possession and I do not want all of this rehashed again. I call on Senator Clifford-Lee.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I do not want to stymie the debate as this is a most important Bill. At the same time, however, I would like to move things on so that progress can be made.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator referring to the amendment he submitted with Senator Kelleher?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: What I will now do is allow the Minister of State to come in on this issue and then return to Senator Norris before we take any decision. The Senator can then use his discretion.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Ar aghaidh leat, a Aire Stáit.
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I have to go through them each individually. At that stage, I will let in those who want to make such helpful comments. Does the Minister of State wish to come back in?
- Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. That is very helpful. I call Senator Bacik to speak briefly.