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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I also gave the Senator about 45 seconds of injury time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise for interrupting the Deputy Leader. I understand an investigation is taking place into the matter to which Senator Mullen referred. As such, too much comment at this stage may be unhelpful.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn 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 provide an update on the provision of the new school building at Moville community college, County Donegal. I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy McHugh, to the House.

Seanad: Visit of UK Delegation (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Minister to speak, I am sure Members will wish to join with me in welcoming the Right Honourable Sir Alan Duncan, MP, Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. On my behalf and on behalf of all my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to him and good wishes for a very successful visit to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I feel there is thunder in the air.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The weather might be breaking.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That matter issub judice. I would tread carefully.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Please, Senator Ó Ríordáin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Whether we agree or not, Senator Mullen is entitled to make his point. I am in the Chair and I will make the ruling.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Allow Senator Mullen to proceed.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator and call the Leader.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine did not indicate but I will allow her to speak as she has been sitting there a long time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I asked my very wise clerk if Senator Devine had indicated because I did not see her, but I will allow her in.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine was sitting there patiently.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There is some kindness in me. I call on the Leader to respond.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: It might be wise for the Leader to swing away from that issue.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow interventions. Perhaps the Senator might speak privately to the Leader about the matter.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Humphreys has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 2 not be taken today and that No. 3 be taken at 4.45 p.m." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 May 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There is an equality of votes. Pursuant to Article 15.11.2o of the Constitution, I exercise my casting vote and vote in favour of the proposal in this instance. I, therefore, declare the question carried. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?