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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Leader to conclude. He is almost finished.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Leader, focus on the conclusion.

Seanad: Visit of German Delegation (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Members of the House will join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the German Bundestag, led by Professor Norbert Lammert, President of the German Bundestag. On my behalf, as Cathaoirleach, and on behalf of all my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to you all and wish you a very successful visit to Ireland. Tá failte romhaibh.

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before Senator Swanick makes his contribution, I welcome to the Gallery the former Cathaoirleach, Charlie McDonald, and his two lovely granddaughters who are visiting today. It is great to see Mr. McDonald back and respecting the House. I served with him for a while a long time ago.

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Conway-Walsh.

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: My apologies. Senator Conway-Walsh normally sits in the seat occupied by Senator Devine. I should have known Senator Devine would speak given her background in nursing. We all have our shortcomings.

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State. The Acting Leader wishes to say something.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell wish to comment, as it is her Bill? I know she is caught between a rock and a hard place, as it were.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: As somebody who has had considerable experience in this House and as a former member of the justice committee I think there is a lot of merit in the Minister of State's suggestion, and the proposal by the Acting Leader, Deputy Mulherin. If that is agreeable to Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell then this matter will remain in the system but it is adjourned and, hopefully, will be taken on by the...

Seanad: Minimum Custodial Periods upon Conviction for Murder Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Alice-Mary Higgins that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to make a statement on his plans for the delivery and implementation of the national cycling framework and for the appointment of a national cycling officer, in particular, how...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: We normally have eight minutes for each Commencement matter but we have already used 12 minutes for this one, so if the Senator is asking a supplementary question it will have to be brief. The other matters will have to be cut because 12 minutes is extraordinarily long.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cycling Policy (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Minister for a brief reply. He has already given a comprehensive answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the House to order and ask the Leader to outline the business of the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: This would be more appropriate to the debate when the Minister is present.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe the Minister will be present this evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Terry Leyden, I welcome Councillor Mattie Ryan from Tipperary County Council and his friends who are visiting the Seanad. Councillors are always welcome in this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Terry Leyden to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader is interrupting tbusiness.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2017)

Denis O'Donovan: No, that is not a point of order.