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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Funding (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: In view of the fact that we are approaching the laethanta saoire, Members might be indulgent of the Minister of State today.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I agree that debate is unlikely to take place before the recess. The Leader will respond to the Senator in that regard. I call on Senator Ó Clochartaigh.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I hope that Senator Norris is not too sore after the wasp sting. Before I call on the Leader to respond, I will make an observation, which I rarely do from the Chair. Fish quotas were mentioned earlier. I come from the sea shore. With Britain leaving the European Union, this is the first time since 1973 that we will have the opportunity to revisit the fish quota. The fish quota granted...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have been talking about fishing in these Houses for nearly three decades. Rarely as Cathaoirleach do I venture into issues but this is a historic issue that has damaged communities and island people around the coast since 1973. With the possibility now of negotiations, that injustice might be in some way moderated. I urge those with the power to use this opportunity to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not think Deputy Howlin would suit Senator Daly.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (13 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I forewarn Members that we are sitting at 12 noon next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Senator will get that in due course.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence in the Visitors Gallery of three councillors from Galway, Ollie Crowe, Michael Crowe and Peter Keane. They are most welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's observations are noted.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Senator Buttimer's father, Ms Kay Redmond and Ms Helen Duignan to the Visitors Gallery. It is nice for the Leader that his father, who gave a lot of service to the co-operative foundation, is here today. I also acknowledge the presence of the Lord Mayors of various counties, including my neighbour, the newly elected mayor of Cork County, Declan Hurley, and Councillor Sheehan from...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I urge the Leader to be a little more restrained.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senators to please respect and address remarks through the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Colette Kelleher has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 13 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment.

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (12 Jul 2017)

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

Seanad: International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Richmond has three minutes to respond.

Seanad: Equality of Access to Education: Motion (12 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As the Senator is not a teller, will the Members requesting the walk through vote please rise? As no Member rose, the result stands. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to introduce a redress scheme for the affected householders in counties Donegal and Mayo following the publication of the Report of the Expert Panel...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Defective Building Materials (11 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand Senator Mac Lochlainn is on his way. We cannot even allow the Senator to draw his breath. We are about six minutes through the eight minutes allocated. I ask him to outline his case as briefly as possible. I cannot allow supplementary questions on this. In fairness, Senator O'Donnell was kind enough to ask the Minister of State to wait, and the Minister of State has another...