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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. On Second Stage I spoke to support the concept of the Bill. My party and the previous Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern, did much preparatory work on it. I rise to speak very briefly in support of the amendments in the names of Senator van Turnhout and Sinn Féin. The Government is erring on the side of caution in the...

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senator Norris not to interrupt Senator Keane. Perhaps the Senator will address her comments to the Chair then she might avoid provoking other Senators.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gilroy has one minute.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris will have a chance to respond at the end.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Tá an t-am istigh.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I grant Senator Gilroy a slight indulgence for establishing that socialists have whiter teeth. While interesting, it is sort of ultra vires this debate.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The clock is ticking, Senator.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Colm Burke I would like to acknowledge the presence in the Visitors' Gallery of the mayor of Bandon, Councillor Sean O'Donovan, and his young friends.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator conclude.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator will have four minutes to respond at the debate's conclusion.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: To clarify, I understand a Government amendment has been tabled.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, I believe so. I do not want the Senator to be under the illusion there is no amendment.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

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

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

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

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: It is better for my liver and my kidneys. Having said that, it is regrettable that thousands of people who are concerned about quality buy water for drinking. I have reservations about the Bill but have no doubt the Government will push it through and, while there will never be a Utopian situation, in two or three years time 99% of water will be of good quality. There will be an uprising...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House. I was in a position yesterday to listen to what was an informed debate on this issue. I have some questions for the Minister. First, I have deep reservations about the awarding of the contract for this water service to Bord Gáis. It should have been more transparent. With the huge dip in construction employment I would like to see local contractors,...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP (24 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have great pleasure in welcoming Mr. Gay Mitchell, MEP to the House. It is a great honour that you have come to the House, Mr. Mitchell. I would like you now to address the Seanad. You have 20 minutes in accordance with the order of the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (24 Jan 2013)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Thomas Byrne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation to outline the reason no IDA site visits took place in County Meath in 2012.I have also received notice from Senator Kathryn Reilly of the following matter:The need for the Minister...