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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Leader arrange a debate, certainly before Christmas, on the fishing sector? I raised this matter probably on four occasions earlier this year, but because the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, was tied up with the European Presidency, I did not push it too much. If at all possible, we should have a substantial debate on the sector, particularly...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: As Leas-Chathaoirleach, I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy and I wish to acknowledge the presence of Eamon de Buitléar's wife in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I grew up in a very remote rural area on the Sheep's Head Peninsula, with which Senator Barrett is quite familiar, and I am aware of how things have changed for young people in recent times. I am also...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe Eamon de Buitléar was a gentleman. I also believe he was unassuming, low key and very committed to his work to protect the environment and nature. I have absolutely no doubt that the Seanad benefited greatly from his informed and objective contributions on legislation relating to the environment and on the legislation relating to fishing licences to which Senator Mooney...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (13 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I now call on the Leader to lead the tributes to the late former Member, Mr. Eamon de Buitléar

Seanad: Science Week: Statements (12 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Sean Sherlock.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have accepted the Senator's Adjournment motion which will allow him an opportunity to discuss this issue tonight.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator calling for a debate on it?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2013)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to state whether any regulatory impact assessment has been carried out on the nursing home sector.I have also received notice from Senator Martin Conway of the following matter:The need for the Minister for...

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (12 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to inform the House that from now on, and for the assistance of Members, the Chair will announce to the House, where appropriate, the receipt of messages from committees reporting they have completed their consideration of matters referred to them by the Seanad. Messages will be announced by the Chair at the first convenient opportunity. A message has been received from the Joint...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Motion for Earlier Signature (7 Nov 2013)

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

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Moloney to confine her comments to the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to allow Senator Darragh O'Brien to conclude without interruption.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Darragh O'Brien to confine his comments to the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Moloney, with all due respect, that if Senator Darragh O'Brien did not interrupt her she should let him conclude, without interruption.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Darragh O'Brien is entitled to speak on the Bill and I ask him to confine his comments to the Bill, not the previous ones.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senator Darragh O'Brien to confine his comments to the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Report Stage (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Referral to Joint Committee (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the motion agreed?

Seanad: Passenger Name Record Data: Referral to Joint Committee (7 Nov 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: This has already been agreed.