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Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader, Senator Buttimer, to propose Senator Coghlan.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Burke saying he will be the last man to let him down? We move on to the next motion. Senator McDowell wishes to propose Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan is the new Leas-Chathaoirleach. Consequently, the following motion, in the name of Senator Craughwell, now lapses. On the occasion it is, I call on the new Leas-Chathaoirleach to say a few words.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Coghlan, you are entitled to be emotional today. Tóg go bog é.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Landy, as one of the defeated candidates, to say a few words. I suggest that everyone keep their comments brief.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not normally give precedence or priority to Kerry people, but the Leas-Chathaoirleach is affectionately known as Lord Killarney, so I had better let the two Ciarraíoch, Senators Mark Daly and Ned O'Sullivan, say a few words.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator mentioned Senator Coghlan's natural habitat. He reminds me of a little red squirrel, which is a protected species.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I allow the Leader the last word, I want to say two things as Cathaoirleach. First, I sincerely thank all of the Members who showered bouquets on me today. A bit like the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I am not sure if I have earned such accolades yet, but time will tell. I sincerely thank everyone for their kind remarks. I wish Senator Coghlan, as Leas-Chathaoirleach, every success. He has...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: It has been suggested by Senators that we have a sos until 3.10 p.m.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton. I congratulate him on his elevation to office and wish him a good and long career in that office. I welcome him to Seanad Éireann in his capacity as Minister and invite him to speak on the motion.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: This debate has a time constraint of 50 minutes. We must move away from the very lengthy Order of Business this morning where I allowed everybody some indulgence. When time is set for these matters, we have no choice but to adhere to it. The spokesperson for each party will have five minutes and if there is time, the second person will have three minutes.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Kelleher has about ten seconds.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: My experience with sharing time is that nobody ever keeps their time, which has a knock-on effect.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Okay. The Minister of State wants to speak before Senator Humphreys.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, the position now since the previous Seanad is that instead of having four groups, we now have six groups, and that is creating a problem. It is something that will have to be resolved. I can see where Senator Wilson is coming from but the Minister wishes to speak now and the Senator had 15 minutes.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point. We are wasting time and the clock is ticking.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State has a maximum of 15 minutes. The timing is an issue that will probably be resolved at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. What is happening currently in this new arrangement is that there are two thirds of the Seanad with 50% of speaking time. In my view that cannot stand so something will have to be done, and it will have to be resolved by the CPP. I...

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter-----

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: On a point of protocol in the House, if there is an extension of the time by ten or 15 minutes the Leader will have to do it himself. I invite the Minister of State to proceed with his contribution.

Seanad: Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (15 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: In case there is a problem, it would be safer for the Leader to come into the Chamber before the Minister of State concludes. If there is agreement, the time can be extended. I am open to suggestions but the system at the moment is a pressure point. It is not my fault, it is the system that is wrong. We will try to deal with it as we go along. It is our first Private Members' debate. We...