Results 1,021-1,040 of 11,812 for speaker:Denis O'Donovan
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. Amendments Nos. 3 to 10, inclusive, have been ruled out of order.
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: As amendments Nos. 11 to 14, inclusive, are related, and amendments Nos. 13 and 14 are consequential on amendments Nos. 11 and 12, amendments Nos. 11 to 14, inclusive, may be discussed together.
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: They are all related.
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: As the amendments are grouped, the Senator can speak on all of them now rather than coming back in.
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Motion for Earlier Signature (13 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I wish the Tánaiste and the Government very well in dealing with this important issue. It is one of the biggest problems we have faced in many decades. As the Leader stated, we would all like to see the green jersey worn. On this occasion, we all have to wear it. Hopefully, some common sense will prevail across the water over the next 48 hours. In the meantime, I wish the...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Kevin Humphreys that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Education and Skills to consider the introduction of breastfeeding breaks for SNAs working in recognised primary and post-primary schools. I have also received notice from Senator Tim Lombard of the following...
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will have to propose that so we might come back at 12.30 p.m. Only one matter is being taken today.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Yes, so we take it back. I understand at this time there are some difficult decisions and travel decisions to be made on Brexit so it is an uncertain time. My apologies to Senator Humphreys, it is beyond my control.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I suggest that we return at 12.30 p.m. to deal with the matter. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Staff (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: There is just one Commencement matter today. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, for taking it under difficult circumstances of Brexit, travel and so on.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Staff (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: While there is no one here to whom to say it, I suggest that in circumstances where Ministers are obliged to travel, etc. Commencement matters to be dealt with tomorrow and Thursday should be reconsidered. I will get the Leader to reflect on that suggestion.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Ardagh I might ask the Leader to reflect on the issue of the Commencement matters. We had difficulties because of the Ministers who have travel engagements. I wonder whether it is superfluous to have Commencement matters for Wednesday and Thursday as Ministers may not be available as they have functions to fulfil. I ask the Leader to reflect on this before tomorrow.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: Let me assure Members who were not facilitated today because of reasons outside our control that they will be given priority on the next occasion.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure we would all like to be associated with the Senator's comments on the very tragic circumstances of Mr. Ryan's demise. It just shows how we all are corks in the ocean. I offer my sympathy to his family on this very sad occasion.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has great powers of persuasion. Senator Horkan should not underestimate her.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: While I do not intend to take from the merits of the Senator's contribution, I am reminded of a story from the area of west Cork in which I live. In the early 1970s a farmer went to the market with two calves, but they were so bad he returned with six and without having sold them.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: It is unbelievable that it is happening again, but I cannot comment further from this position.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: It is an appropriate day to raise that since the first race in Cheltenham has just started.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that if the Order of Business is concluded at, say, 1.55 p.m., there will be no sos and we will go straight into the debate on the Brexit legislation. I just want to prepare people in case they think there will be a break. We will be straight into action once the Leader has concluded.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Mar 2019)
Denis O'Donovan: The Senator made that point earlier. I am sure the Leader understands.