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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is necessary to second the motion on the Order of Business. It must be someone who has not spoken yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I should remind the Leader-----

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Sinn Féin can raise that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 9 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

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

Seanad: National Housing Co-operative Bill 2017: First Stage (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Visit of Lord Mayor of Cork (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the newly-elected Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Tony Fitzgerald, to the House. It is not too often we have the Lord Mayor of Cork city in this illustrious Chamber. He is accompanied by his beautiful wife, Georgina, and his two daughters, Michelle and Deborah. I am sure all Senators will join me in giving them a special welcome. They are in Dublin for a special occasion. I hope...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, to the House.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: By all means. Normally the Minister would not get away that lightly in this House. He got a good run in his new position.

Seanad: Visit of American Delegation (22 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I conclude the business of the day, I am sure that Members will wish to join me in welcoming Dr. Don Ritchie, historian emeritus of the United States Senate, who is accompanied by his wife Anne. I am very impressed by his curriculum vitae. On behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann I send a very warm welcome and good wishes. I hope they will enjoy their visit to Ireland. When...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Keith Swanick 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 consider the roll-out of a scheme to allow free entry for children to all OPW sites nationally, to help promote greater awareness of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Office of Public Works Properties (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome the Minister of State to the House. I had not realised it was his first engagement here. I wish him every luck in his brief. I am sure he will acquit himself with the usual aplomb. I wish him well.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House and wish him every success in his new brief. It is a very proud occasion for him and his wife and family, including his extended family. Like Deputy Daly, there were 11 in my family and I am the baby of the 11. It is great to see a west Cork man here. I am delighted he has been successful. Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. I have no doubt there will be bonfires blazing for him in west Cork tomorrow night. Do not do too much damage to the environment in the process.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Pensions (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister for Employment and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, and wish her good luck and success in her new brief. From my humble position, it appears to be a nice promotion for her. I wish her well. She is very welcome. I hope we will see her regularly. It is nice to see senior line Ministers coming in to show respect for the Chamber rather than for me.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Pensions (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I normally do not make any interventions from the Chair but something crossed my mind as a former Deputy myself. In a situation where a person has the 9% and does not qualify for the minimum, would the Department refund the 9% contribution they have made? In other words, if one contributes 9% does one get nothing back? It might be something on which the Minister could reflect.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Pensions (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish the Minister well. I hope it is not as difficult as turning the Titanic, but I wish her well.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: It is not appropriate to ask another party or party leader about what happened in the other House. Senator Ardagh might find another way to address the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan should please not interrupt.