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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is not the line Minister but I am sure she will convey what the Senator has said.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: HIQA Reports (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator. I am sure the Minister of State will do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Leader, I discourage you from interrupting Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Members, I find it hard to hear the speaker when people are talking in this room. I ask Senators to leave if they want to talk. It is not fair and it is happening day in, day out. The same people are constantly talking. In fact, yesterday I spotted a Member in the corner on a telephone. That is not allowed in the Chamber. If a Member wishes to make a telephone call or speak to another...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: On the issue of water and while I do not want to stymie debate, I remind Members that when the committee's report is published, it will be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas. I am sure that when that happens there will be ample time for debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The amendment groupings list is a matter for the Bills Office. While the issue raised by Senator Grace O'Sullivan is pertinent, it is a matter for the Bills Office rather than the Leader. That said, I am sure the Leader will be able to assist the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will do so when he responds to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Visit of United Arab Emirates Delegation (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure all Members of the House will join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates, led by Her Excellency Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, speaker of the Federal National Council. On my behalf, as Cathaoirleach, and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegation. I offer...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I may have overlooked Senator McDowell earlier. My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As there are no more Senators offering, I ask the Minister to conclude the debate.

Seanad: North-South Interconnector: Motion (1 Mar 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to provide a comprehensive update on the Government’s efforts to press the British Government to implement the Stormont House Agreement with particular reference to the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Ó Domhnaill, I acknowledge the presence of a friend from the Scottish National Party, Dr. Paul Monaghan, MP. He is very welcome and I hope he enjoys his stay in the House.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: An bhfuil an Seanadóir sásta?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Northern Ireland (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State and Senator.

Seanad: Visit of Estonian Delegation (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure that the Members of the House will join me in welcoming the delegation from the Parliament of Estonia, the Riigikogu, led by His Excellency, Mr. Eiki Nestor, President of the Riigikogu. I extend a very warm welcome and good wishes for a very successful visit to Ireland to them.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: That was a very comprehensive reply. I call Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. Before we suspend the House, I would also like to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the late Mr. Peter Mathews.He was, as has been said, a gentleman and a very pleasant man, and he will be a loss to Leinster House. May the Lord have mercy on his soul.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Rose Conway-Walsh to continue.