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- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Sorry, excuse me, Senator Ó Clochartaigh.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I did not hear with the noise.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2017: Second Stage (9 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am only human, Senator Ó Clochartaigh. It often happens that there is too much noise in the Chamber – there is a lot of giddiness when a vote is on. I have made a ruling so I am not retracting it. I hope you will accept my situation.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Frank Feighan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline the possibility of the HSE rolling out a national sleep training programme to provide assistance for the parents of babies and young children who are facing challenges in that area. I have also...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. My concern is now more as a grandparent than a parent. My children are old enough to do their own sleeping. It is an interesting topic and I wish the Senator well.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Response Times (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: We are up against the clock. I ask Senator Hopkins to be very brief.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Response Times (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure if the Minister of State can add anything. He has given a comprehensive answer. The Senator might take the matter up directly with the Minister of State in her own time. In fairness, both Commencement matters thus far were supposed to be in for the last week but were not taken as a Minister was not available. As such, the two slots lapsed. We must find a way to improve our...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Damage (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe and his friend. It is always nice to see Members of the Lower House coming here to pay homage to this great Chamber.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Damage (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Mac Lochlainn's suggestion that he and the Minister of State, Deputy McHugh, might meet the Minister could be facilitated soon. That might lead to progress in this regard. The Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, does not have responsibility for this issue. Ministers of State sometimes have to fulfil certain duties when Ministers are unavailable. Perhaps the Senator's...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta O'Donovan.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will do that. I hope this Commencement matter will advance the Senator's cause. I thank the Minister of State for his input.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for all his congratulations. I call on Senator Gavan.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am afraid Radio Luxembourg is butting in.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader's intervention prolonged matters by one minute. Ciúnas. He will have time to respond later. I call Senator Freeman.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Freeman, who is standing, to proceed, without interruption.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will have ample time to respond in due course. He usually gets plenty of time. Ar aghaidh leat, Senator Freeman.