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Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: Do not miss your flight.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I have many concerns about the Bill but I also must acknowledge that the concept of the legislation is going in the right direction. I am deeply concerned that there has been insufficient consultation prior to the publication of the Bill before the Seanad. It is similar to the case of the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill over which I lost the Whip. The points I made in the House on that...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday, 18 January 2011.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (13 Jan 2011)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with the remarks made by my colleagues. I thank the Minister for completing this legislation which is another notch on his belt. I also thank his officials for their efforts and the work they put into the Bill. Its complexity has been evidenced by the lengthy debates in this and the other House on amendments, etc. On a personal note, I thank the Minister for co-operating with me...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank my colleagues for a very good debate yesterday on the fishing industry and thank the Leader for organising it. Bearing in mind the fishing industry is one of Ireland's smaller industries, I note the great support received from my colleagues in Fine Gael and the Labour Party. Even Senator Norris was very encouraging. I would like a broad debate on farming and fishing. The fishing...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages (16 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I join my colleagues in welcoming the Minister of State back to the House. I congratulate everyone who spoke on this legislation. Although there were some reservations expressed, the issues were teased out in the Seanad and the Bill will improve the law in this area. I agree with Senator Bacik that use of the word "insanity" is inappropriate, but creating new terminology will be...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Minister of State for his very comprehensive speech. I urge him to increase the polyvalent mackerel quota to perhaps 20% or 25%, if possible. I realise it is an uphill struggle. I also appeal to him to reconsider the decommissioning arrangement for smaller vessels. I hope for a guarantee of sustainability in respect of the stocks we land. A substantial proportion, perhaps up...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: They go out in the morning and come back in the evening. It is sad to see a number of these boats tied up around the coastline. Decommissioning would help to alleviate some of the problem, although it would not get rid of it. I welcome developments in the boarfish sector. The situation is fluid and as such, the new boarfish fishery should be developed. In this regard, I ask the Minister...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That Seanad Éireann supports the Government in their endeavours to improve fish quotas for Irish Fishermen in light of the annual review due this week; and supports the Minister and Government in their negotiations in the review of the common fisheries policies. In order to facilitate Senator Carroll I propose allowing him to speak first and I will use my 12 minutes at the conclusion...

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank my colleagues for being so magnanimous. I also welcome the Minister of State and express my sincere thanks and gratitude to him for the successful outcome of the negotiations in Brussels. It is an annual event and when our Ministers go they carrt the goodwill of the fishing industry, the Federation of Irish Fishermen and all those living in coastal communities. In this instance,...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I seek a debate on the fishing industry. I recognise that we will have a busy schedule until Christmas, but perhaps when we return in the new year, the Leader will set aside time some afternoon to discuss the current status of the fishing industry, particularly in the light of the ongoing review of the Common Fisheries Policy. My colleagues may not be aware that Iceland and the Faroe...

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I add my thanks to the Minister of State and his officials. In particular, I did not get the opportunity to place on record my appreciation for all the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, has done in service to the State. On a personal basis, I am sorry, as we are of about the same vintage, that he is no longer going forward for election. As Minister for Justice and Law Reform, he has been a...

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Lost at Sea Scheme: Motion (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Sullivan has the floor.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: If it is helpful, I do not have a problem in creating a gap between Committee and Report Stages. I was late for the Order of Business and did not realise that both Stages had been ordered. The Bill is relatively short.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I do not have a problem with that. There is a suggestion that the House would-----

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I believe the Minister agrees that there should be a time gap.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: While it is an important issue, it will not take up a full day.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I might lose my position as acting leader.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I propose that Report Stage be taken next week.