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Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Second Stage (23 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House and this Bill, which is not before its time. As with Senator Regan, I compliment the Law Reform Commission for much work done in the background, the Minister and his staff. We are entering uncharted waters as 20 years ago this was unheard of. As a result of the Celtic tiger and the building and development boom, we have a substantial amount of multi-unit...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I presume Senator Norris is immune himself.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30 June 2009.

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State. I fully support the proposals he has put before the House. It is regrettable and unfortunate that in the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement this legislation still requires to be buttressed and kept in place to ensure the threats from extreme elements are held at bay. This legislation came into being in the aftermath of the Omagh bombings which was one...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Will the Leader confirm his commitment to hold a debate on the Common Fisheries Policy before the end of the session? It is critical that we debate this issue because the current Dáil and Seanad will be no longer in place when the Common Fisheries Policy is next debated. Senator O'Toole stole my thunder when he raised the issue of rural transport. I echo and support his contribution on...

Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (16 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I compliment the Minister and his staff on bringing this Bill forward. It is excellent legislation. I had prepared a few words for Report Stage, but was late reaching the Chamber and the Minister was on his feet. Almost half of my siblings live in the United States and in 1986 I had a difficult experience in JFK Airport in New York. This legislation will now deal with problems of a...

Seanad: Human Trafficking: Motion (10 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ''Seanad Éireann'' and substitute the following: — welcomes the publication of the comprehensive National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings in Ireland 2009-2012; — notes the extensive package of legislative and administrative measures undertaken in the past 18 months to prevent trafficking in human beings,...

Seanad: Criminal Procedure Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister to the House and compliment him on his initiative in introducing this bold and brave Bill. I acknowledge that the Bill is being initiated in this House to give the Upper House greater status and recognition, which it merits. As a spokesperson on justice in the House, I am pleased the Bill is initiated here. I would like to see more legislation initiated in the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Like my colleague, Senator McCarthy I ask the Leader for a debate on accident and emergency services in the southern region. My colleague referred to a leaked report, but I am satisfied that the report that was leaked was predicated on outdated medical practices. I am pleased to note that, at the request of the Minister, Professor John Higgins, a consultant obstetrician, is carrying out a...

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: No, with all due respect the Senator cannot do that.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I will not allow that now.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: It has been ordered that the Minister of State will speak at 4.50 p.m., so Senator Mullen will have to conclude then.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator has one minute remaining and there should be no interruptions please.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Unfortunately, it has been ruled on and the Order of Business was agreed to. My hands are tied.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: It is a matter worthy of mentioning again. I would like to speak on it also.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Buttimer should raise it with the Leader on the Order of Business tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: I agree but the order of the day compels me to ask the Minister of State to respond and to conclude the debate at 5 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: Not to divert from the important issue on which the other Senators spoke, I ask again for a debate on the current review of the Common Fisheries Policy and reiterate my demand for an exclusive 100 mile limit, which I think the Minister is considering. If we do not conserve our stocks the fishing industry and the fish to be eaten in the next decade will deplete. On a more positive note,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Denis O'Donovan: As a member of the All-Party Committee on the Constitution I have mixed feelings on the blasphemy issue. The Minister is unfortunately in a dilemma. He can either ignore it and leave the 1961 Act as it stands, seek a constitutional referendum which could be divisive and difficult, or legislate for it. I have sympathy for him. The issue was highlighted in Corway v. Independent Newspapers...