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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Report on Crime Investigation 2014: Garda Inspectorate (14 Jan 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the witnesses for their enlightening answers. I may have mixed up PULSE with bail. The latter is a source of concern for me and I appreciate their comments. They recommended that information technology graduates and science experts be recruited into the Garda, perhaps at the rank of sergeant or inspector. That is a good idea because most gardaí who pass through Templemore do...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Report on Crime Investigation 2014: Garda Inspectorate (14 Jan 2015)
Denis O'Donovan: My third question arises from the witnesses' comments on domestic violence. Up to ten or 15 years ago it was badly managed. Some of our judges and gardaí were not properly trained. Domestic violence is still committed substantially, although not exclusively, against women. Could the witnesses elaborate on how we can better manage and improve the whole area of domestic violence, which...
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Let the Minister of State answer.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator pressing the amendment?
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should speak to the amendment.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator should stick to the amendment.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Gilroy to address the Chair, rather than Opposition Senators. I have been observing him all day and he has a fierce canny knack of bringing attention to himself and provoking the Opposition.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: We are up against the clock and the Minister of State wishes to respond.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is rambling. He should stick to the amendment.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Some of those who speak will not have an opportunity to do so. I ask Senator Paul Coghlan to be brief and to the point.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Coghlan to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Cáit Keane. We are discussing amendment No. 26 and if anyone transgresses my ruling, I will immediately call for a vote. Speakers are wandering all over the place.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State will clarify that in a minute.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Brien to conclude without interruption and advice.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure the Minister of State will be able to answer for everyone when he gets a chance.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes, if the Senator wishes.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Cullinane pressing the amendment?
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that this is not a debate on fluoridation although it has developed into one.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Let us remember that the Minister's predecessor informed me, when I asked the same question over a year ago, that this was a matter for the Minister for Health and he had prime responsibility for the matter.
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (22 Dec 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I have ruled already and I ask the Senator to resume his seat.