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Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not my fault. I made it quite clear.

Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to make it quite clear that the reason I was not heard was that both Senators, who should be listening, were talking. The motion was agreed. As nobody objected to it, I cannot-----

Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: It was quite clear. The Leader moved the motion and I asked if-----

Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to check the record.

Seanad: Proceeds of Sale of Aer Lingus: Motion (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: No. Senators have a responsibility to keep silent.

Seanad: Marriage Bill 2015: Second Stage (20 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I also welcome the legislation and acknowledge how the people voted in the referendum. I compliment Senator David Norris, for which this has been a lifelong campaign of at least 30 years or more and for all those involved with him in what was a long and sometimes lonely struggle. One should also not forget people such as the former Minister, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, who took what were at...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe we should have a serious debate in this House, whatever the budget will do next week, regarding the situation of those who are homeless and those who are on housing waiting lists. It is not going to be a quick fix message.Whatever one says about what happened five, ten or 12 years ago, the reality is that this budget and the forthcoming general election, regardless of whether it...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Will she reiterate the commitment given by the Minister, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan?

Seanad: Horizon 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister of State to make his opening statement. Contributions from group spokespersons are limited to eight minutes and those of all other Senators five minutes. The Minister will be called on to reply not later that 2.55 p.m. and statements will conclude at 3 p.m.

Seanad: Horizon 2020: Statements (8 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas (Appointments to Certain Offices) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (7 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Brendan Howlin. There are no amendments to the Bill on Report Stage.

Seanad: State Claims Agency: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The first sentence of the motion reads, "That Seanad Eireann: commends the Government for the comprehensive and successful process of political reform upon which it is engaged." That is something with which I cannot concur. I primarily concur with the reference in the second paragraph to the effort made to reduce State expenditure. Before the Government took office, significant emphasis...

Seanad: State Claims Agency: Motion (7 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: What is required is a serious attempt by the Government at meaningful reform of these Houses. Senator John Whelan’s motion, supported by Senator Denis Landy and the Labour Party and probably by the Government, is very important and valid, but it is a tiny rung on the ladder towards total political reform. We are not grasping the nettle. Unless we do so, whoever will be here will...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Second Stage (6 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator David Norris, who has eight minutes.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Second Stage (6 Oct 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the concept of this Bill and my party fully supports the criminalisation of the purchase of sexual services. The matter was discussed at two Ard-Fheiseanna and motions on it were passed by the grassroots of my party. The Children's Rights Alliance rightly states it knows from the testimony of prostitution survivors and women who have been trafficked that children are being abused...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. No. 73 relates to the political situation in Northern Ireland. Senator Cummins has ten minutes.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Cummins without interruption.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Coghlan wish to second the motion?

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Thank you. I call Senator Ó Murchú.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion (23 Sep 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: If the Minister wishes to come in now as I believe he has to leave?