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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that nearly everyone in the Chamber wants to speak and it is impossible to include everyone within the time constraints, but those who exaggerate the few minutes they have been given and eat up the time of others will cause problems for those who wish to speak. I will do the best I can but I cannot work miracles.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to refrain from the proposed abolition of town councils, particularly effective and successful town councils such as Letterkenny in County Donegal.I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: All Members of the House are anxious to contribute on the Order of Business today. There is a time constraint on the Order of Business and I do not wish to have it drag on indefinitely. I will do the best I can to facilitate all the Members who wish to contribute. I call Senator Darragh O'Brien.

Seanad: Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (26 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator John Kelly from membership of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs at his own request and has appointed Senator Marie Moloney in substitution for him. The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Pat O'Neill from membership of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht at his...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. David Begg (25 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like proffer the thanks of every Member of the House to Mr. Begg, general sectary of ICTU, on his historic visit to this House. It was a very illuminating discussion. Mr. Begg touched on many issues of both historic and current interest. We thank him for sharing his knowledge with us and for his comprehensive replies to the questions posed by Senators. In leaving us today, Mr....

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. David Begg (25 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Mr. Begg to respond. There were many questions and views put forward.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. David Begg (25 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I will take the first four Senators who are offering to ask questions, after which Mr. Begg will respond. I ask that Members confine their contributions to questions.

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (18 Sep 2013)

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

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Mooney and he has six minutes.

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed. The Senators have three minutes each.

Seanad: Junior Cycle Reform: Motion (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Will Senator Barrett please proceed?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Quinn has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1". The Leader has indicated that he is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: First Stage (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the motion seconded?

Seanad: Upward Only Rent (Clauses and Reviews) Bill 2013: First Stage (18 Sep 2013)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Darragh O'Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That the Minister for Health be requested to attend the House today to make a statement on cuts in services for children with mental and physical disabilities." Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: We have had 28 contributions from Senators. I ask the Leader to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time has concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: "Lie" is a strong word to use.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: That is not a point of order.