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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that they have one minute to ask a question. Some Members seem to think we should have a debate when an issue is raised. Every Member who spoke today, bar one, has exceeded that minute. I am being more than lenient.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure congratulations to Mick are appropriate on the Order of Business, but I will allow the Senator a little wriggle room.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: This would be more appropriate to a debate on sport or tourism.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, congratulations are not appropriate on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I hope there is no Seanad election this year.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I am a great admirer of Mick O'Dwyer's. I stayed in his hotel a few times.

Seanad: Referral to Joint Committee: Motions (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has the choice of withdrawing the motion now and reintroducing it next week or agreeing it now.

Seanad: Referral to Joint Committee: Motions (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: No.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to outline the procedures that are currently in place to prevent counterfeit pesticides from being sold in the Irish market. I have also received notice from Senator Averil Power of...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Minister contribute?

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: The petitions committee of the Seanad is known as the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, but I am sure the Leader will be able to respond to the Senator.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Reilly, who has four minutes. I have been told to be very strict with times because too much latitude is being granted. I welcome the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Pat Rabbitte.

Seanad: Tourism Promotion (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Daly wants to expand the discussion, but the Minister is entitled to take his leave.

Seanad: Community Development (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Does that mean the Senator is dismissing the matter?

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the motion tabled by the Independent Senators and I compliment them on such an appropriate motion. I am reminded of a song about the 1913 lock-out led by James Connolly which referred to giving little in case they would ask for more. The disability area has been neglected for years. I accept that some progress has been made in the past 20 years but it has been insufficient...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I support this excellent motion, which is well thought out and sincere. I have lauded the Minister of State in the past for her work on her brief. If she is to be criticised, I will be vocal in that regard, but I will not do so tonight. I hope she will take on board what is being said here. The Independent Senators must be given credit for what they are doing. I urge Senators to support...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the call for a debate on patented versus non-patented drugs. I raised the issue before, not just in this House but in the other House. It is important for a number of reasons. There is potential for a huge saving to the State and taxpayer. I have a view which I have no problem in expressing. GPs throughout the country get a lot of sweeteners and goodies from those supplying...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Our thoughts and prayers today are on the rescue attempt under way following the tragedy in Glandore in my area. Today is probably the start of a 48 hour window of opportunity in seeking to recover the bodies which everyone hopes will be found. As someone who has experienced a tragedy and the recovery of a body in January 1985, many landlubbers do not know what it means to a fishing...

Seanad: Report of Advisory Group on Small Business: Statements (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome back to the House the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. The list is rotating. In view of the fact that the Government side has more speakers, we will begin with the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins.