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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator cannot go into that now.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There were no amendments tabled to the Bill. I have to put the question.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Lawlor has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 19 be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated he is prepared to accept it. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We do not normally allow any speech.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to wrap up. He is making Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Civil Liability (Capping of General Damages) Bill 2019: First Stage (6 Mar 2019)

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

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: On a technical point, the Senator is suggesting we take No. 14 before No. 1.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: On the latter issue, the Senator should consider writing to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I rarely comment on trips made by Senators. However, I was very proud that Senators Ó Céidigh and Mulherin and Deputy Brassil spoke very effectively at the United Nations. I was very impressed by their contributions, which had a positive impact on our effort to be elected to the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Paddy Burke is probably one of the longer serving Members here. I would say two things. The first is that he is correct in that privilege is a great coat of armour for us all but it should never be abused.I rarely make comments like this. Any committee - the Committee of Public Accounts or otherwise - is weaker in not having Senators on it. It is extraordinary. They represent the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Deputy Leader will come back on that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine has moved an amendment to the Order of Business which was seconded by Senators Ó Céidigh and Conway-Walsh: "That No. 14 be taken before No. 1." The Deputy Leader has indicated that she is prepared to accept this amendment. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

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

Seanad: Health (Exemption of Charges for Involuntary Psychiatric Patients) (Amendment) Bill 2019: First Stage (28 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke 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 allow the board of management of Scoil An Athar Tadhg, Carraig Na bhFear, County Cork to proceed with its planning application for a new school. I have also received notice from Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Building Projects Applications (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Halligan.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Nash.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Normally you are first, Senator Nash.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Next I call Senator O'Reilly. Do you wish to second the amendment?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Will you elaborate on the significance?