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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Courts Service (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to remind Senators that there will be no sos between the conclusion of Commencement Matters and the Order of Business.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's case is well made.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made her point.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: That is down to the Deputy Leader's efficiency.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: We shall proceed to the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2015, all Stages.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (11 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: This is the 20th report of the Committee of Selection. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Marc MacSharry from membership of the Select Committee on Health and Children at his own request and has appointed Senator Thomas Byrne in substitution for him. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Thomas Byrne from membership of the Select...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Cáit Keane that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to comment on the implications for resources and facilities arising from the amalgamation of three national schools in Greenhills, Dublin 12.I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Schools Amalgamation (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: An bhfuil an Seanadóir sásta?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator had Senator Craughwell very worried and embarrassed for a moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: While Senator Bradford was to have been the last speaker, others wish to come in. Although I will have a cut-off point, I will allow Senator Crown in.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is being unfair. Any Senator is entitled to ask a question on the Order of Business. The Senator should not personalise it. He has gone overboard. The two Senators he named are not present and any Senator, on any side, who wishes to raise a matter is entitled to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: No, the Senator should desist. I very kindly allowed him to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot allow Senators to wander in at the last minute and put up their hands. Senator Paul Bradford was the last speaker approximately ten minutes ago. I allowed others in and if I keep doing so, I will lose respect. Senator Marc MacSharry shall be the last speaker.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate with the Taoiseach on his role and the role of the former Secretaries General of the Department of Justice and Equality regarding the circumstances which led to the resignation of former Garda Commissioner Callinan be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris.

Seanad: Report of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly on Cross-Border Police Co-operation and Illicit Trade: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members to stick to the time allocated, otherwise some Members will not get an opportunity to contribute.

Seanad: Ireland's Diaspora Policy: Statements (10 Mar 2015)

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

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (5 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 123 to 128, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Amendment No. 125 is consequential on amendment No. 126.