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Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Is it imperative that we take Committee Stage this evening? It is a short matter.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The points raised by Senator O'Brien, other Senators and me are very genuine. It would be a pity if somebody said in six months that we rushed this through.

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I share the concerns that Senator Byrne articulated. I do not wish to delay the Bill or the Minister. I take a different view from that of Senator Byrne in that I believe that although we are trying to pass this legislation, which I acknowledge is very well-intended on the part of the Government-----

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: There are concerns about the section being constitutionally tested. I sure that, as day follows night, it will be. I understand that the error is one of administration rather than one involving the introduction of new legislation. Since it is so serious, it is important that we test this. When the time comes, I will press this to a vote. Not doing so would leave me, Senator Byrne and...

Seanad: Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: In 2002 my party introduced the notion of penalty points which by and large have worked well to make our roads safer. I have a few issues with the Bill, in particular the three penalty points for a driver taking a car on the road without completion of an NCT. I will give a practical example, which I raised on the Order of Business here last week or the previous week. My old jalopy of a car...

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I have a couple of queries for the Minister. We are talking about the registration of merchant ships. Does that exclude fishing vessels, such as fishing trawlers?

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister said that certain ships - those that are small enough - will be excluded from the requirement to produce a bill of sale. Is there a size limit? I have often been involved in the sale of fishing vessels from 30 ft. to over 100 ft. I have never concluded any sale without the bill of sale being available.

Seanad: Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Okay.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I will not stymie debate but the Senator already indicated his intentions.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: It gave me the chance to draw breath.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: We should try to avoid the general debate over water. The Senator will have ample time to discuss it. Neither the Minister of State nor Senator Cullinane should move down the rapids of the water debate now. This relates to a specific item in the Social Welfare Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is trying to flood the Minister of State.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: He is not accepting the recommendation.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: That is later in the week.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I note the Senator's intentions. I believe Senator Mooney wishes to make a comment.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is digressing slightly.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Minister of State to reply. We should avoid the Irish Water issue in so far as we can because before this week is out, and perhaps some of next week, this House will be deluged with a debate on water services.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: Please do not. Is Senator Cullinane pressing the recommendation?

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (16 Dec 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: The best point the Senator could make is to push for a vote on this.