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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: We cannot have the debate now.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senators should resume their seats. The position is clear. Senator Daly will either push it to a vote or he will not.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gerry Horkan has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 18 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept that amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed. Senator Fintan Warfield has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 16 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept that amendment. Is...

Seanad: National Anthem Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: National Anthem Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

Seanad: Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (12 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Kieran O’Donnell 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 plans for the provision of two new secondary schools at Castletroy and Mungret in Limerick. I have also received notice from Senator Frank Feighan of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2016)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made a very good point. Normally, ten minutes are allowed for a matter, but 13 have now elapsed. The Minister has given a comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: If he has more to add, I am sure he can communicate with the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: If progress has not been made early in the new year, the Senator can revisit it again.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should respect the Chair. That is a matter for-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Senator wants to correct the record, there are ways to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator can raise the issue by way of a Commencement matter. We cannot reopen yesterday's Order of Business and refer to what someone said - dúirt bean liom go dúirt bean leí. I cannot allow the Senator to do that.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: From time to time, there is a lot of barracking while Members are speaking and I will not allow it to happen. I was not in the Chair yesterday. This is not the Dáil. This is a special Chamber in which there are special protocols that will have to be respected. The Senator has made her point.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Seanad has no role in matters concerning the Attorney General and we should not discuss matters in the other House. The Senator has made his point. What happens in the Dáil is a matter for that House to rectify or change the rules. We are different and we have certain restrictions but we must respect what the other House does as well. Senator Craughwell has made his point anyway.