Results 5,321-5,340 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 6 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has kindly indicated that he is prepared to accept the amendment. Is it agreed to? Agreed.
- Seanad: Public Bodies Review Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (1 Dec 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?
- Seanad: Public Bodies Review Agency Bill 2016: First Stage (1 Dec 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Finance Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Dec 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should please allow Senator O'Donnell to continue.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher 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 introduce a scheme to enable permanent primary school teachers, currently participating in a temporary teacher exchange scheme for five consecutive years, to continue to exchange their...
- Seanad: Membership of Committees (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: In accordance with the order of the House of 24 November, I will announce for the information of the Seanad the names of the Senators appointed to be members of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services. These are Senators Paudie Coffey, Lorraine Clifford-Lee and Grace O'Sullivan. Senator Pádraig Ó Céidigh has already been appointed a member by an...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Seanadóir should be allowed to continue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I am ruling him out of order in that regard so ar aghaidh leis an Seanadóir Ó Clochartaigh.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Are you calling for a debate?
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: You are out of time. You are testing my patience.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: On that, a motion was passed last week to establish the joint committee. I understand it will report by 28 February, and will report to both Houses. The Leader can expand on that. On Senator Wilson's comments, I am sure it is possible to pay tribute to Deirdre Lane. She was an extremely efficient and hardworking lady who served the Seanad impartially. I was not aware of the date, but...
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader should not allow himself to be be baited.
- Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: According to the motion passed last week, the obligation is that the report be made to both Houses by 28 February 2017, or within three months.
- Seanad: Presidential Voting Rights: Motion (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately there is no procedure for recording abstentions.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator was starting to meander a small bit.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senators for their co-operation. I also thank the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn to proceed, without interruption, please.
- Seanad: Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign: Motion (30 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?