Results 7,781-7,800 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Leader for clarifying that, because it obviously undermines the rash comments made by the Tánaiste in the other House, which were derogatory and defamatory and bring my reputation and character as a long-serving Member of this House and the other House into disrepute. Having had that situation cleared up, I inform the House the Committee of Selection met on 4 June and has...
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I second the proposal to amend the Order of Business as set out by my colleague, Senator Mooney. I stayed in my seat, but I was extremely disturbed at the remark made by Senator Bacik using the word "ambush".
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I accept that, but, as Chairman of that Committee of Selection, I must put on record my serious disappointment with that remark.
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: It was not a question of ambush. I would remind Senator Bacik-----
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: -----that she might do well to reflect on the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. There were a few foolish virgins missing on that occasion and it was not my fault or that of the committee, and it is a disgrace to say there was an ambush. I support the amendment to the Order of Business. This attempt to add Senators to the proposed banking inquiry is political engineering of a most...
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Hayden should put her question.
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Shameful Labour Party.
- Seanad: Order Of Business (12 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: There is no point in putting the blame on Fianna Fáil.
- Seanad: Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I was just going to ask the Senator.
- Seanad: Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The House is due to finish this Bill at 4.30 p.m. and it is not ordered that all Stages must be taken but if we can do that we will. Is Second Stage agreed to?
- Seanad: Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Barrett should be allowed to speak without interruption, le do thoil.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister for concluding this legislation that was initiated by her predecessor. Fianna Fáil has fully supported the Bill which is not before time. I hope it is a further string to the bow for the State, the Government and the Garda Síochána in the fight against organised crime, in particular, which is too prevalent. In that regard, I am glad this legislation has...
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is digressing.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is unnecessarily broadening the debate.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: People have made points and there are two entrenched positions. Tic-tacking back and forth is not helpful to the Bill.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Do not try to draw fire from the other side, which is unhelpful.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: Try to navigate a centre course.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Minister and Senators not to draw unnecessary fire on each other but to concentrate on the Bill.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of information. The Minister should be allowed to continue without interruption.
- Seanad: Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)
Denis O'Donovan: The Minister without interruption, please.