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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Yesterday, in her absence, Senator Conway-Walsh was praised for her efforts on the hospital by her colleagues.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Swanick was wearing his medical hat.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Colette Kelleher has moved an amendment to the Order of Business that: "That No. 14 be taken before No. a1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is the amendment agreed? Agreed. Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That debate on No. 3 be adjourned at 6 p.m. if not previously concluded." Is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should not interrupt when an amendment is being dealt with.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (12 Jun 2019)

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

Seanad: Community Participation (Disability) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: First Stage (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Applause is not allowed in the Chamber. Members should know better, as should those in the Gallery. They must respect the House. There is a way out which I do not want to use. Senator Lawlor should not tempt me. We either have respect for the Chamber or we do not. Those who want to applaud can go to a football match.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (12 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality at its meeting today has completed its consideration of Regulation (EU) 2018/1727 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the plans he has for the retrofitting of older schools to modern standards and the provision of solar panels in all schools, particularly in new builds. I have also received notice...

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader of the House on the Order of Business, I wish to announce for the information of Members that Senator Grace O'Sullivan has been elected to the European Parliament. Pursuant to the European Parliament Elections Acts of 1992 to 2019 the Senator will cease to be a Member of the Seanad when she takes her seat at the first sitting of the European Parliament, which is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can make that point to the Minister when he comes in. I call Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Norris.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I called the Senator several times but he was in another world.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I would prefer if Senator Horkan did not interrupt.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris's time is limited.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris is well able to ride the waves of hyperbole on occasions.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I warn Senator Leyden that it is not the custom or practice in this House that we would criticise judges in their learned opinion.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jun 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I sense a double-edged sword in Senator Leyden's praise.