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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with some of the speakers on many of the issues that have caused concern among those who are less well off, including working class people and the many unemployed. Will the Leader clarify a matter in respect of how the Dog Breeding Establishments Bill was ordered? What bothers me is that the Bill was parked for nearly three months on Committee Stage. When we dealt with Report and...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: In fairness to Senators Coffey and Cummins on the other side of the House, they had only six amendments tabled on Report Stage, three of which were legitimate. If this issue had been dealt with in the House through full and proper debate, the huge head of steam that has built up in the past ten days could have been avoided. I refer to an old hobbyhorse of mine in respect of which I do not...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I will start by quoting the great and famous poet, Thackeray, to commemorate Peter's passing: We are atoms that float down the river of years, On our way to the ultimate sea, And life with its changes, its tears and its joys, Brings its changes to you and to me. But as these fast fleeting years go by, We lose sight of each other at last, But remember,Peter, that you and I, We are friends in...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: He would not like to hear that.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I support the principle of what my colleague, Senator Maurice Cummins, said. He has pointed out that this is a very valuable industry. He has also pointed out that the Irish Greyhound Board is somewhat concerned about the Bill. I want to place on record also my concern over the most unusual situation, where we are being asked by the Minister, in effect, to take a leap of faith that...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I endorse the welcome given to the Saville report. The events of Bloody Sunday were most unfortunate. There is no doubt that they were a catalyst in the elevation of the then civil protest to an all-out war. Many lives could have been saved during the years had the matter been dealt with appropriately in the early stages. When the then Taoiseach, Mr. Jack Lynch, spoke out on the issue, he...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I accept that. As deputy leader, I am flying the flag to state this type of process is disingenuous and devalues the status of this House, for which we are always making the case. I do not mind Bills being tweaked as they move from one House to another, but if substantial amendments are being made in the other House, it throws cold water on this House and those who hold particular views on...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That in accordance with Standing Order 130(1), the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 be recommitted in respect of amendment No. 45.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That in accordance with Standing Order 130(1), the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 be recommitted in respect of amendment No. 48.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I add my voice to the thanks and praise to the Minister and his officials for bringing this complex Bill through the House. I do not doubt that the debate in the Lower House will be as robust as it has been here. I hope the Bill is passed by the Oireachtas sooner rather than later. When it is on the Statute Book, it will prove to be important and groundbreaking. I thank my colleagues on...

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: At 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (1 Jun 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That in accordance with Standing Order 130(1), the Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009 be recommitted in respect of amendment No. 23.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (National Convention Centre) Bill 2010: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister. As I believe this is the first time she has been to the House since taking up her new portfolio, I wish her every luck and success with it and have no doubt she will acquit herself with great aplomb, as she has done in other briefs she has held. As my colleague said, I welcome the context for this legislation. It is a short Bill to deal with a specific item. It is...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor (National Convention Centre) Bill 2010: Second and Subsequent Stages (25 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cuffe, and wish him every success in his new appointment

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I am delighted this debate is taking place on the role of women in politics. I have not written a long speech. As spokesperson on justice issues, I could have led off on the last occasion, but I ceded ground to Senator McDonald who spoke very eloquently on the subject. It is important that women have their say in politics. On the imposition of quotas, some of the points made by Senator...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Report and Final Stages (5 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: I concur with my colleagues. I listened intently to the debate on the amendments tabled by the Labour Party and Fine Gael and it was worthwhile. I take great heart from the Minister of State's comments on the broader issue coming down the track. This is the first time in my 17 years in the Oireachtas that there has been a sea change in the approach to mental health services. The Minister...

Seanad: Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a source for what the Senator is reading?

Seanad: Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator's time is up.

Seanad: Ministerial Pensions: Motion (5 May 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.