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Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Would it be appropriate for Senators to contribute before the Minister responded?

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It is difficult to go from dry land into the sea. Perhaps the Minister could listen to our contributions first and then respond.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the sensitive and compassionate way the Minister dealt with the tragedy off Glandore. He showed an interest in the situation. I was present a few evenings as well. I hope the other two bodies will be found so that some closure can be brought to the matter for the community. I acknowledge the tremendous voluntary efforts of the community. I will ask a number of questions, as...

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome that.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It will be done at a distance from inshore fishermen, as is the case in Dunmanus Bay.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask Senators to allow the Minister to conclude.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

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

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We will now take the question and answer session. Each Member has a minute and I will be strict about this because many Members want to get in.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: We have only 17 minutes before the debate concludes and I would like Members to confine their remarks, otherwise some colleagues will not get in.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators should not identify individuals by name.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have noted that. Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill has already spoken, but he says he has questions. Senators Walsh and MacSharry were to ask questions on agriculture but unfortunately, they cannot be here. It is up to the House whether Senator Ó Domhnaill will be allowed to ask a couple of questions on their behalf. Technically, he cannot speak again.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I will give the Senator one minute. He must be very brief because, to be fair, he has spoken already.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator had three minutes.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

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

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister has one minute remaining but the Leader has suggested that we allow the debate on agriculture to continue until 1 p.m.

Seanad: Agriculture and Fisheries: Statements, Questions and Answers (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: It is agreed that we will continue until 1 p.m. I apologise for putting the Minister in a straitjacket.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Have you a question for the Leader, Senator?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not want to hear problems.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Have you a question for the Leader, Senator?