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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Autism Support Services (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: This is not the first occasion in recent times on which someone has tabled a Commencement matter and then withdrawn it. I see other Senators here such as Senators Boyhan and Mulherin who did not get a bite at the cherry. When a Senator declines to raise a Commencement matter which has been selected for discussion by me, it is frustrating for those who are waiting to have matters selected....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I shall allow the Senator to ask a brief supplementary.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I shall allow the Senator to raise the issue again in November if it has not been remedied.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The acting Leader will now respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask if the Order of Business is agreed, I am sure the House will join with me in wishing the acting Leader a very happy birthday.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I think Senator Feighan is 40 today, so enjoy the day.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Feighan. That set him in motion.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: This is a short, technical Bill and Senators can take an example from the Minister's short speech. I call Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: On the topic that Senator Coffey mentioned, while I rarely get involved in debates as Cathaoirleach, there is an issue with the register of electors. When I was a Deputy, I was struck off it. This time, my son and his wife, who never left the Bantry area, were struck off.

Seanad: Citizens’ Assemblies Bill 2019: Second Stage (4 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Recently, in New York, I met a girl who left Ireland 28 years ago and still has a vote. Her mother said her polling card still comes for her. She is married and has been living in San Francisco for 28 years. I think it is an issue with the council. Fortunately when I was a Deputy, I checked myself and saw my name gone. I was able to rectify it. My son and his wife did not and they were...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard, 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 special responsibility for the Office of Public Works and flood relief to provide an update on the reopening of Ballinspittle Garda station, County Cork. I have also received notice from Senator Keith...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. His west Cork colleague, Senator Lombard, has four minutes to outline his case.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: As the Minister of State is doing all the responses today, he must be very wise or the patron of hopeless cases.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Audiology Services Provision (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure we will hear more from Senator Hopkins on that issue.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: National Children's Hospital (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: These small hospitals are very important. I recently made a visit to Bantry General Hospital for a minor procedure and it is an amazing little hospital that does tremendous work. I am sure the Minister of State will make sure that Bantry General Hospital is kept going as well because only for it there would be long waiting lists in south Kerry, west Cork and Cork city. I thank the Minister...

Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2019 on 2 July 2019, without amendment. Dáil Éireann has passed the Courts (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Bill 2019 on 2 July 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Arising from the election of Senator Grace O'Sullivan to the European Parliament and the taking up by her of her seat yesterday, a casual vacancy has occurred in the membership of the Seanad. I give a warm welcome to Senator Lawless's family who are home from Chicago. If my vision is right, I can see his wife Anne; daughters, Clodagh and Amy; sons, John and Paul; their partners, Colm,...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: ----- offering a great link to Capitol Hill and Washington generally. I believe he only emigrated approximately 20 years ago. Apart from being a pleasant man, he was successful in Galway and when he moved to America with his wife, Anne, and their family, he was more successful there. I wish him every success and good health in the future. It is great that his family is here today. As...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The next speaker indicating is Senator Lawless, who represents the diaspora. I do not know if he might like to relate the story of when, being not long married, his wife came to his assistance one day when he was milking a cow. It might not be an appropriate story for the Order of Business.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Jul 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We will deal with that proposal at the end of the Order of Business.