Results 3,741-3,760 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, as the names of Senators Daly and Clifford-Lee were attached to this amendment before it was recommitted, I will be giving priority to those who originally moved the amendment.
- Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (17 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 2, 42 and 43 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)
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 for Justice and Equality to address the delays in dealing with claims before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal. I have also received notice from Senator Máire Devine of the following matter:The need for the...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, to the House.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Not much light at the end of the tunnel, Senator.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Funding (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his response.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Admissions (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. He is becoming a regular visitor.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Admissions (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for his very optimistic response.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Site Acquisitions (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: That is positive news.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Site Acquisitions (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister and Senator Richmond. I propose that we suspend the sitting until 11.30 a.m.
- Seanad: Visit of Canadian Delegation (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome two Canadian parliamentarians to the House, Ms Kathryn McGarry and Ms Mary-Margaret McMahon, accompanied by a Member of the Lower House, Deputy Alan Farrell. They are very welcome and I hope that they enjoy their stay and visit in our small but beautiful country.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: And hopefully for babies as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It has been agreed that only the leaders of groups can raise more than one item. The Senator needs to find a mechanism that is appropriate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Do not broadcast it, however.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has tested my indulgence. I call on the Leader to respond.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I also ask the Leader to convey to the Minister that a suspension of an hour and a half on a Thursday is ridiculous.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I hope that this can be resolved because I find this ludicrous. It is not the first time either. I am not blaming the Leader but it is grossly unfair that the system is designed in such a way as to inconvenience the Seanad in favour of the other House. We should protest strongly against this.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Kieran O'Donnell 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 provide an update on the preparation of the flood risk management plans under the catchment flood risk assessment programme; and when...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Flood Risk Management (11 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator got a good answer so I ask him to be very brief.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Funding (11 Oct 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I advise the Senator that we are five minutes over time.