Results 4,141-4,160 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: This particular issue brought a great deal of ire down on poor Commissioner Hogan when it went through this House some years ago.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, the Minister said today did not suit him and that the matter could be deferred to another day that would suit him. Obviously, the choice had to be made. To be fair, the Minister, Deputy Ross, has been here several times. I gave out to Ministers last week so I must defend those who try to come here.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Very briefly. We are two minutes over the time that was allocated.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: State Airports (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State has no more to answer as he is not the line Minister. He has made his case.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: For clarification, did the Leader say the Private Members' Bill is to be adjourned after 90 minutes?
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is normally two hours but the Leader is amending it to 90 minutes.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Leader, please.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to take a second. Respect the Chair. The Leader has ample time to respond later and make his case. Do not interrupt the speaker. It is bad manners. I hate crossing the Leader. Senator Conway-Walsh, please conclude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Do not enrage the situation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It is not on the Order Paper so I am not sure that we can deal with it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I think it can be circumvented that way.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I bow to the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: For clarification, I take it that the Senator is proposing a debate with the Minister of Finance on the proposed sale of AIB shares be taken today?
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: We will see the Leader's response.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I understand that it is currently being produced. That is probably not a matter for the Order of Business. We will keep the Senator posted.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader responded to this matter yesterday. He made a commitment in the Senator's absence. It would be unfair for Senator Craughwell to comment further when he was not present yesterday. The Leader will probably reply in a minute.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has stated his position very clearly. I am sure the Leader will respond.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The proposed amendment is noted. The Senator will have to get someone to second it later.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I will let the Leader deal with that when he responds.
- Seanad: Order of Business (31 May 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his brevity.