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- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Is mór an onóir dom a bheith in ann ar son gach comhalta de Sheanad Éireann céad míle fáilte go dtí an Seomra seo a chur roimh Chéad-Aire na hAlban, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, MSP. Ócáid stairiúil atá ann a dhéanfaidh níos láidre agus níos doimhne an ceangal atá ann idir ár dtíortha. It is a great honour...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the First Minister. It is a very historic and important day, so the leaders from each group have five minutes and we will then allow questions from as many Senators as possible, with the proviso that our guest of honour, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, will respond not later than 1 p.m. If Senators stick to their times, more people can come in. Fine Gael will be first with Senator James Reilly.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: It was agreed there would be no sharing of time. It was communicated to all leaders. It was declined as it was going to cause problems. I will allow the Senators in later to ask a question.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I propose to allow two speakers from each group to speak and our guest of honour, the Scottish First Minister, Ms Nicola Sturgeon, MSP, to respond to them. The first speaker is Senator Michelle Mulherin. I will be very strict on time as we do not want speeches. The Senator should just ask questions.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time is up.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I will not allow it because the Senator will prevent others from coming in. I was very clear that I would not allow it to happen.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I must be fair and equal. The Senator used up one minute and 20 seconds and now wants to ask two questions.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator was very concise.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: As everyone has been obedient and succinct, I will allow one further speaker from each group.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: I call on Ms Sturgeon to respond, following which, time permitting, I will allow another question from each group.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader to respond I wish to add a few words. I grew up in a very remote part of west Cork called the Sheep's Head Peninsula and my lullaby as a child was the corncrake, which unfortunately vanished. Three or four years ago I visited Mull and Iona I was pleasantly surprised to hear the corncrake again on the hills of Iona. It brought back happy memories. My son was...
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nicola Sturgeon (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Is it agreed that we suspend the sitting until 2.30 p.m.? Agreed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris is testing my patience.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Allow the Senator to continue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Can we come back to the Order of Business, please?
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Please allow the Leader to respond without interruption.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2016: Second Stage (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 6 and 7 are related and may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (29 Nov 2016)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes. As they are Government amendments, the Senator had better wait to hear what the Minister of State has to say.