Results 681-700 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (18 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris-----
- Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (18 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris had his victory yesterday. He should please respect the House.
- Seanad: Statement by the Taoiseach (18 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I hope the Taoiseach has some down-time over the Easter holidays. I have been a long time in politics, both in the Dáil, Seanad and on a council, and I know politics is sometimes a thankless game. The Taoiseach's job is far more difficult and demanding than what I have to do, so I wish him well and I hope he will have a bit of a break over Easter. I thank him for attending today.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to make a statement on Pobal’s practices of removing funding from early childcare providers in the event of a reduction in the attendance by children availing...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Funding (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Murnane O'Connor is fortunate that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, is here to address her issue. I welcome the Minister back to her alma mater, which was her crèche in a former life. I think she enjoyed her stay here. I ask Senator Murnane O'Connor to outline her case.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Funding (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: This is a very interesting topic and, as a grandfather, I know what it is like. I thank the Senator and the Minister.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I welcome Mr. Mike Nesbitt, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, and Mr. Trevor Marshall, who are guests in our Gallery. They are very welcome to the Seanad today.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris is next.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: If Senator Norris is directing something, he must direct it through the Chair.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Both proposed amendments to the Order of Business have to be seconded. Senator Black is next.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, please.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris should reflect on that ad lib.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure he will reflect on it. Allow Senator McFadden to continue.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator McFadden has been interrupted two or three times. If Senator Craughwell wants to take his slot now, I will take the time off him.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, I would like to welcome a group from what used to be my own constituency of Bandon, TJ Hourihan and the YMCA group from Bandon, supported in the Gallery not alone by Deputy Murphy O'Mahony but also by Senator Lombard. I call Senator Horkan.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank Senator Byrne for her usual brevity.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Bacik should be allowed to make her proposal.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Chair and the staff need to hear her proposal in order that they can understand it. There should be no interruptions.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has interrupted three times today and I am being very patient. He should, please, allow Senator Feighan to conclude, as he is almost one minute over time and there are another eight speakers and four votes to be taken.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Apr 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris must respect the Chair.