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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Legal Aid (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Even though the Senator did not mention a name, the person he is referring will be as obvious as the nose on his face to some people.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Criminal Legal Aid (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I would prefer if the Senator did not mention any names. They are not here to defend themselves, so it is unfair.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Early Childhood Care and Education Staff (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Gavan to be brief, bearing in mind that the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is not the line Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot speak out of turn, we will let him in later. Is the Senator moving an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 11 be taken before No. 1?

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That can be seconded in due course. I would create a dangerous precedent if I allowed Senator Horkan speak out of turn. It would cause problems.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I also acknowledge the presence of Deputy Casey. We always like to see Deputies pay homage and offer due respect to us in this House and due respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his brevity. I call Senator Murnane O'Connor.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members that yesterday the Order of Business went on for 12 minutes longer than scheduled and a Minister was left waiting outside. We should be more mindful of these matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I called what was to have been the last speaker about ten minutes ago. Three others came in and somebody else who wants to speak has come in. I call Senator Colm Burke, as the final speaker, and ask him to be brief.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Apparently it was not secure against trespassers as it should have been. However, sin scéal eile.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Let us return to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Keith Swanick has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 11 be taken before No. 1." The Acting Leader has indicated she is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: First Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: First Stage (5 Jul 2017)

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

Seanad: Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017: First Stage (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Household Waste Charges: Statements (5 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will run out of time so he should say it before I start ringing the bell.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (4 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to address the delays in the provision of respite care for adults with intellectual disabilities in County Mayo; to outline the total number of adults on the waiting list and the waiting times...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State provided a comprehensive response. I ask Senator Mulherin to be brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (4 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phelan, to the Chamber. I think it is his first time here in his capacity as Minister of State. I wish him luck and success. I am sure he will always have happy memories of the long hours he spent here in the past. It was a good alma materfor him.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Government Reform (4 Jul 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is handing the Minister of State a greasy ball.