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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: We are on section 1.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should be aware that we are on section 1.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

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

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State will have an opportunity to respond.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Barrett to continue, without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Ó Murchú, I wish to read a note from the Cathaoirleach. The Leader of the Fianna Fáil group has asked that the House be informed that while only Senator Wilson's name is included in the list of those opposed to sections, it is representative of all Fianna Fáil Senators.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: We are on section 1 and I ask Senator Zappone to continue without interruption.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The next speaker was to be Senator Wilson, but as he is not here, I call Senator Cullinane.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I urge Senator Zappone to be less intemperate.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Céim an Choiste - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris. I urge Senators to show decorum in the Chamber, address the Chair and not to have argy-bargy back and forth.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with what Senator Comiskey has said. Good news is always welcome. In my anger with the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly, yesterday over the dismantling of the rural transport schemes, I failed to pay tribute to the Ministers, Deputies Varadkar and Coveney, on their initiative in making the use of personal locator beacons mandatory. I welcome the initiative, which is something very...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I rise to ask the Leader for an urgent debate on the rural transport restructuring programme announced this morning by the Minister of State, Deputy Kelly. I have known the Minister of State for a long time and have always found him to be very affable and a decent man. However, something has gotten to him. I am not sure whether it was Brussels or his new portfolio but he is not thinking...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Research has shown that. The Taoiseach and some on the other side should reflect seriously on his wishes because in a few weeks' time no doubt there will be a huge crowd at Béal na Blath, which is close to my constituency. The Taoiseach and the Government will probably succeed in this Bill, but I will conclude on this point. We have now a situation of a diminution of democracy. In the...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to start by quoting Gray's "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," which we remember from our school days, such is the sense of foreboding I have this evening when speaking on this issue: The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea, The ploughman homeward plods his weary way, And leaves the world to darkness and to me. We will be in a...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House. It is probably unusual as Leas-Chathaoirleach to welcome a Minister to the House for the debate we are having. That is how the business is ordered. Senator Eamonn Coghlan had finished speaking and now I call on Senator Mac Conghail.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I was not sure.

Seanad: Parental Leave Bill 2013: First Stage (3 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I second the motion.

Seanad: Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (2 Jul 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?