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

Denis O'Donovan: This debate is due to conclude at 6.12 p.m.

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

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá an-bhród orm agus ar mo chlann go bhfuil an lá seo tagtha. Tá áthas mór orm bheith anseo inniu mar Chathaoirleach Sheanad Éireann. Cé nach bhfuil an Ghaeilge go flúirseach agam, molaim do na Seanadóirí go léir í a úsáid chomh minic agus is féidir. Tá grá mór agam don teanga, ach tá a...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: When I came up here, I was slightly sidetracked by Senator David Norris who put me in the Minister’s chair for a while. I thank the Captain of the Guard, Mr. John Flaherty, for escorting me to the Chair. I should have said this at the start. On the list of people I read I noticed that one of the most able contributors to the last Seanad was probably an anchorman on the Government...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on my good friend and another Kerry Senator, Ned O'Sullivan, to say a few words, I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Mr. George Jeffery. He represents the Munster Agricultural Society Company Ltd., which is my nominating body. Fortunately for him, Senator Lombard, another west Corkman, and I were both elected and I am delighted he is present.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Paul Daly to make his contribution, I note that one of his best attributes is that he is married to a very good west Cork woman.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Member who proposed me as Cathaoirleach, Senator Catherine Ardagh.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: The next speaker is Senator Wilson, a long-standing Senator who has been a friend and colleague for many years. He has an unenviable job from time to time as Whip, and has served as Government and Opposition Whip. Across the House many Members state he is not just the Whip but also a gentleman. I will let him say a few words and ask him not to be too hard on me.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Wilson.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I, too, wish to be associated, as I am sure everybody here does, with the very important and kind remarks made by Senator Paddy Burke about the staff of the House who do tremendous work which sometimes goes unappreciated.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Ó Domhnaill, I mention one of my people who travelled with me today and who worked tirelessly and voluntarily for many years for me as a Deputy, as a Senator and as a councillor. He escaped to the other Gallery. I refer to Mr. Jimmy Collins, a former president of the INTO. My apologies for neglecting to mention him earlier. I now call Senator Brian Ó...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I thought the Senator was referring to the pelagic group of 23 for a while. He was making me worried.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Cromwell, in his travels through Ireland, never visited Sheep’s Head because he said it was inhabited by wild boars and wild birds. Thankfully, we were spared his visit.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mark Daly mentioned my humble background earlier and the fact that I was fortunate that Donogh O'Malley introduced free education in 1967.A few of us got an education. My first leap into secondary education was at the old boys club in Bantry, which was no more than a glorified shed. My class was small, and seven of them have, unfortunately, gone to their eternal reward. I forgot...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a long point of order but I must rule it out of order. Standing Orders require the Seanad to fix a date for the election of the Cathaoirleach, immediately followed by the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach. This is a constitutional provision and is also set out in Standing Orders. Whether we like it or not, under Standing Orders, a minimum notice period of four working days must be...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (8 Jun 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: No, unfortunately. I think it is in Standing Order 179. There is no Order of Business today. This is how it is framed. With regret, not satisfaction, I must rule against the Senator on this occasion. I understand where he is coming from and maybe the issue can be raised on the next occasion. This is why I was asking the Leader when it is proposed to sit to elect the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: A baby.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I want to first thank the Cathaoirleach for his indulgence in terms of my position as Leas-Cathaoirleach over the past four years and eight months, to be precise. I thank those who paid compliments to me, although I am not sure whether I deserved them. I thank the staff here, Deirdre and Martin, the Captain of the Guard and the Superintendent. It is a special day for Senator Jim Walsh whom...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions and Certain Disclosures) Bill 2012: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Minister to speak on the subject matter of the amendments in group 1.