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

Denis O'Donovan: I remind the House that those who have spoken in the debate cannot do so again. I have to be careful because if someone speaks twice during a debate, it is a major breach of protocol.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome this debate and welcome the Minister of State to the House. My main bone of contention is the lack of credit from the banks. I will tell a brief story. In 1977, my father had just died and I, armed with an honours law degree, approached three banks with my mother, God be good to her, seeking to borrow £100 to send me to Dublin to the law school there at the time. We were...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention: Statements (12 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I will go through the speakers on my list. Senator Cáit Keane is next, followed by Senators Kelly, Cullinane and White in that order.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (12 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention: Statements (12 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Deputy Derek Keating who is accompanied by members of the Clondalkin community action on suicide group who are attending to listen to our discussion on suicide prevention. I also welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2012)

Denis O'Donovan: I compliment the Minister, Deputy Quinn, on his U-turn regarding DEIS schools, approximately 20 of which are in my constituency. It seems that the sideline tactics of Labour Party Deputies and Senators at parliamentary party level have reaped rewards. That is a welcome and important movement. I would like to ask the Leader for a specific debate on the aquaculture and mariculture industries....

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: While the allotted time has expired, in the spirit of Christmas I will give Senator Ó Clochartaigh one minute to make a contribution.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I am loth to interrupt the Minister of State, but we have gone past our time and she should conclude. It has been an interesting debate and I am slow to challenge her.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State, who I am sure is under much more pressure than I am. I am probably echoing the sentiments of the House when I wish her a happy Christmas and success in her difficult job in the new year.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

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

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, to address the Seanad on recent developments in the eurozone and the European Council Summit. Spokespeople may speak for eight minutes and other speakers for five minutes, when the Minister of State has concluded.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senators that we are due to conclude at 12.25 p.m. and the Minister of State must reply. Some Members might need to share time. Unfortunately, the festive Order of Business ran a little long and the Minister of State was waiting outside. It is not her fault.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Recent Developments in Eurozone and European Council: Statements (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise, but I must remind the Senator of his time.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his courtesy as my boss in this House. I would like to thank the real pistons of the engine of operation, Jody and Deirdre, all the staff, my colleagues and the Leader in particular. I have said it before that Senator Maurice Cummins has brought a new style to this House. With a new boat or ship, there is a great danger in opening up the throttle too much...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I was using it in a different way.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: The lesson to be learned is that this Seanad is only at half throttle after seven months. We have a lot more to give.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: When we come back in the new year, we should avoid the icebergs but we should open up the throttle a little bit more. It is my fourth term as a Member of the Seanad and it is one of the finest I have seen. There is a lot more to give in this Seanad. Under the stewardship of Senator Cummins, that can be achieved. Yesterday, I rang an elderly lady to wish her a happy Christmas. I did not...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (15 Dec 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: As it is now past 5 p.m., I am required——