Results 421-440 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Judicial Discretion) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Judicial Discretion) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (26 Jun 2019)

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

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome members of the Munster Agricultural Society to the Chamber. I welcome Mr. Gerard Murphy, Ms Betty Daunt, Mr. Robert Harkin, the current chairman, and his wife, Kay, Mr. Albert De Cogan, vice chairman, and his wife, Jennifer, Mr. Billy Nicholson and his wife, Olga. The society does tremendous work. It was doing that work long before my time and will probably continue to do it long...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) (Amendment) Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 Jun 2019)

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

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: As a result of the fact that the House has dealt with the Bill much more quickly than anticipated, there is a gap in our schedule. I ask the Acting Leader to propose a suspension until 6 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: When was it ordered for?

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Order of Business was agreed, unfortunately. Senator Wilson's experience comes into play.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Order of Business for today was agreed earlier. I ask Senator Conway to propose a suspension until 6 p.m.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (26 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The business has already been ordered for today. I regret that I cannot be more facilitating.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Frank Feighan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline the timeframe for the construction of the new Garda headquarters in Sligo. I have also received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan of the following matter:The need for the Minister...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Feighan is present and correct. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: As a Corkman, I also welcome the people from Minane Bridge and wish them an enjoyable day in Leinster House. Before I call the next speaker, I am sure that Members will wish to join me in welcoming Senator Lawless's brother, Gerald, his brother-in-law Patrick O'Toole and friends from Galway. We have Cork versus Galway in the Public Gallery. On my behalf and on that of all my colleagues in...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Conway-Walsh. Actually, it is the Independent group first. My apologies. I call Senator Lawless.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator McFadden for her brevity.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I ask whether the Order of Business is agreed, I wish to thank everyone in the Chamber and others, including Members and staff, who offered their condolences following the recent death of my sister, Eileen. I greatly appreciate the words of comfort and genuine sympathy being expressed. I would also like to be associated with the remarks made following the tragic death of Councillor...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Gerard Craughwell that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to consider the removal of class K PRSI for all office holders, including Members of the Oireachtas, in the next budget. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Visit of Austrian Delegation (18 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before the Minister speaks, I am sure Members of the House will join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Austria led by Mr. Christian Höbart, chair of the Austria-Ireland friendship group. On my behalf and that of all my colleagues in Seanad Éireann I extend a very warm welcome to them and good wishes for a successful visit to Ireland.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Leader for his words of sympathy.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I would prefer if the Senator did not try.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I congratulate Senator Ruane and Jordanne. That is a good news story.