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Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Minister of State.

Seanad: Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (2 Feb 2016)

Denis O'Donovan: I would also like to thank Senators Michael D'Arcy, Susan O'Keeffe, Marc MacSharry and Sean D. Barrett, who served on the committee, for a job well done. I thank the Minister of State for this debate and apologise to Senators Colm Burke and Terry Brennan, who were unable to get in. The time stated on the Order of Business was already extended. When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

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: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Minister to speak to the subject matter of the first grouping.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister to speak on the second grouping which comprises the subject matter of amendments Nos. 2 and 3.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister to speak to the subject matter of amendments Nos. 4 and 5.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: We move on to group 4, which deals with the subject matter of amendments Nos. 6 to 8, inclusive.

Seanad: Prison Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

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: Prison Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Group 2 comprises technical amendments, the subject matter of amendments Nos. 2 and 4.

Seanad: Prison Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That might be a little ultra vires, but the Minister may respond if she wishes. It is Christmas time.

Seanad: Prison Bill 2015: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call on the Minister to respond to those pertinent and not-so-pertinent questions.

Seanad: Harbours Bill 2015: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to speak briefly in support of Senator Barrett's amendments. I will not delay the House very long and will not speak for four and a half or five hours. I see a lack of joined-up thinking in the port system in Ireland. Some are independent, while others are controlled by local authorities. For example, the legislation against which I fought dealt with Cork, and Kinsale and Baltimore...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Welfare of Ex-Service Personnel: Discussion (16 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to apologise for being late. I acknowledge the great work the Organisation of National Ex-Service Personnel Ireland has done over the years. I appreciate what the organisation is doing. It is great that a body exists that will protect those who fall through the cracks. I hope that the supports for the organisation will improve, particularly in 2016, when there should be a greater...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing Industry: Horse Racing Ireland and Horse Sport Ireland (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: By and large, I support the Irish Harness Racing Association because I was involved for years in the case in west Cork where they raced on the roads. There were problems with insurance when we closed off the roads on certain dates. I was also a legal adviser to the group for 20 years, so I would not like them to be isolated. It is popular in Wales and throughout Ireland. I understand...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Mooney should allow Senator Bacik address the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Jim D'Arcy's point is well made.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Ciúnas, le do thoil. I call Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Order for Senator Quinn, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senators are delaying proceedings.