Results 3,821-3,840 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Report (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure we will hear about this again.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Diaspora Policy (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: There is a marked resemblance, Senator.
- Seanad: Opening of Temporary Seanad Chamber (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader to propose the Order of Business, it would be fitting to mark the fact that for the next year or so we will be sitting in a location other than the Chamber in Leinster House that has been home to Seanad Éireann for the last 90 years. Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh gach duine atá i láthair anseo inniu – Seanadóirí,...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that the leaders of groups have three minutes each and all other Senators two minutes each. I do not want to spoil our first day back by interrupting Members and asking them to resume their seats when they have extended the time available to them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made her point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Happy birthday.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators there is two minutes speaking time for Members who are not leaders of a group and that only one item may be raised. That has already been ruled upon.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: At the start of the Order of Business approximately 20 or 25 hands went up. I am trying to get used to the new Chamber and will allow everyone to speak. I am trying to do my best. In case someone says he or she should be first on the list or is being excluded, I am trying to jot down everyone's name as I go along and I think most are included.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I share that hope with the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: There are two truly Independent Senators who are not part of any grouping, Senators Marie-Louise O'Donnell and Norris.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I will bring them in as soon as possible and I have an opportunity now to bring in Senator O'Donnell.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I call the youngest Senator in the House, Senator Warfield.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I would have to clock the Senator as well.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I call the father of the House, Senator Norris, on the usual condition that he will be brief.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Hopkins.The Senator had a busy summer. She was not, like others, sunbathing. I believe the Senator got married during the summer. I congratulate her and wish her every success in her life and future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is the best bit of news today. Senator Hopkins still has only two minutes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: That matter was raised already today during the Commencement debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The normal time for the Order of Business is up but five further speakers have indicated. Given the day that is in it, our first day in this new building, I will use my discretion to allow everyone in.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: To synopsise, the Senator is saying the proposed reform of the Seanad has flaws and Senator McDowell can interpret that in his own way.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Glaoim ar an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh.