Results 4,441-4,460 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It might be an appropriate matter for a commencement debate, if Senator Lombard wishes to table it in the near future.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for that rendition. He will have ample time on Committee and Report Stages to speak and I understand there is also a Public Health (Alcohol) Bill on the Order Paper which might be resurrected at some time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The next speaker is Senator Maria Byrne. The Senator should note that I have done my penance yesterday and am a bit more indulgent today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Leader will deal with that as an appropriate point of order in an appropriate fashion.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to respond.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has the means to press his issue later if he does not accept the Leader's response.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I will add my voice by saying I would love to see a no phone day in the Seanad for one working day.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: We will search Senators coming in.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I wish all Senators a pleasant, happy and peaceful Easter and perhaps a no-phone Easter. Senator Gerry Horkan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 16 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Gerard Craughwell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That the Minister for...
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow further debate. The Senator has made his point. I take it the amendment is being withdrawn.
- Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
- Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Litter Pollution (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: As a formality, to enlighten Senators, the House has not yet agreed that we will not sit next week. It is the final matter this evening. The Senator may be surprised.
- Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Can we agree the matters first?
- Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: It creates a platform for the future. There will be loads of debate on it.
- Seanad: Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom: Motion (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Its purpose is to establish the committee not to stymie debate.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Now, it is related.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Lombard, in his exuberance to get into the other House, voted twice. The amended result is Tá, 15; Níl, 19. The amendment is lost.
- Seanad: Heritage Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (13 Apr 2017)
Denis O'Donovan: As it is now past 5.30 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That the Government amendments undisposed of are hereby made to the Bill; that Fourth Stage is hereby completed; that the Bill, as amended, is hereby received for final consideration; and that the Bill is hereby passed."