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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: An bhfuil an Seanadóir sásta leis an bhfreagra?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Bhí 18 nóiméad ar fáil don topaic seo agus tá thar 16 nóiméad tógtha againn anois.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Beidh mé i dtrioblóid amháin ach tabharfaidh mé nóiméad amháin don Aire Stáit.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: This is a topic that is worthy of a full debate in the House, which the Senator might look for when we return in September or October. The time allocated is only four minutes apiece although I allowed the Senator and the Minister of State to speak for nearly 18 minutes between them. It is important, however, and other Members of the Seanad might like to get involved in the debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Did I understand the Senator to say that she is proposing an amendment to the Order of Business that the Taoiseach come to the House today?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The legislation is being debated in the other House and, therefore, we have no control over it. We have dealt with the Bill in the Seanad. Until such time as the legislation is enacted and signed by the President, it is not law. The Senator has no choice but to wait it out.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Busines, "That the debate with the Taoiseach on Seanad reform be taken on the conclusion of item No. 7". Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 24 be taken before No. 1". However, as this amendment was not seconded it cannot be taken. I suggest the Senator raise it tomorrow morning and the Leader will indicate his willingness to be of assistance.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Group spokespersons have seven minutes and all other Senators have four minutes.

Seanad: Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his usual brevity and call Senator Victor Boyhan.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As it is now 6.15 p.m. I am required to put the following question, in accordance with the order of the Seanad agreed today: "That amendment No. a1 is hereby negatived, section 1 is hereby agreed to in committee, section 2 and the Title are hereby agreed to in committee, the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, Fourth Stage is hereby completed, the Bill is hereby...

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is still above ground in any event. Senator Horkan has seven minutes.

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand it is at a Minister's discretion as to whether he or she circulates copies of a speech. I know it is commonplace-----

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Point taken.

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am enthused, Senator.

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Higgins had 50 seconds to spare. I thank her for that.

Seanad: National Shared Services Office Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Bill 2017: Second Stage (18 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House and invite him to speak.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to provide an update on the single affordable child care scheme. I have also received notice from Senator Fintan Warfield of the following matter:The need for the Minister...