Results 6,761-6,780 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes.
- Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: I did not hear the Senator saying "No".
- Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: I was not trying to ignore the Senator, but it is difficult to hear what is going on when Members are chatting.
- Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Will the Senators claiming a division please rise?
- Seanad: Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: As fewer than five Members have risen, I declare the question carried. In accordance with Standing Order 61, the names of the Senators dissenting will be recorded in the Journal of Proceedings of the Seanad.
- Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 68, 70, 72, 82 and 83 are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly 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 outline why Scoil Naomh Eoin Baiste is losing a teacher and if she will review the decision as this will have a severe impact on the school, especially as it is a Gaeltacht school.I have...
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Staffing (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: This is Senator Daly's Commencement issue. He is entitled to ask a supplementary question, although he may be quite happy with the response from the Minister of State.
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Staffing (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has amplified his case very well. Does the Minister of State want to add anything?
- Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Staffing (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: We cannot add any more. The Senator has made his points.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris might be minded to refer that matter to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator had two minutes and is now going on five minutes. I am being very lenient today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: That is a matter to be considered for inclusion in the Order of Business tomorrow. The only business that has been ordered for today is No. 1, Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 - Committee Stage. The debate is to commence at 1.15 p.m. and adjourn no later than 7.30 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Tomorrow's business will be dealt with in the morning.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: The point has been well made. This matter will be dealt with tomorrow morning by the Leader who will be here in person.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: I do not think she can make a decision because it is tomorrow's business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Byrne, I have allowed Senator Noone to make a brief comment so let her------
- Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Perhaps Senator Power will-----
- Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: There has been an exhaustive debate on these amendments. I never seek to stymie debate. However, in many instances when Senators table amendments and put forward views in respect of them, the relevant Minister is very well briefed and can respond. It does not behove Members to start disagreeing with each other across the floor. The Minister will respond to the points raised and it might...
- Seanad: Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (26 Mar 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: Does Senator Power wish to continue?