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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects Status (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: My constituency is the Thirty-two Counties now. I will not allow it to be diminished.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Please allow Senator Ardagh to put her question.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader will have an ample chance to come in later.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification and to try to be helpful, No. 4, Criminal Law (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) Bill 2018, cannot be taken before 6.30 p.m.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: In essence, the Senator is saying, if I am getting this right into my ceann, that the Leader will adhere to the proposal that is before us.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I think so.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There is no amendment as such, if the Leader sticks to the-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, okay.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: At this stage, I want to proceed. The Senator has made a suggestion which the Leader can accommodate and explain in his response. I now call on Senator Mulherin.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We would all endorse that.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome and acknowledge Deputy Willie O'Dea and his guests in the Gallery. The Deputy is always welcome in this Chamber and it is nice to see the Lower House acknowledge and pay homage to the Upper House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: There will be no canvassing.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We will return to the picket line and leave these matters for another day. The issue of the nurses should not be overshadowed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That concludes this very historic occasion of the visit of uachtaráin, Chumann Lúthchleas Gael, to the Seanad.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader I welcome Deputy Billy Kelleher. It is very good to see Members of the other House come here to recognise the great work we do and acknowledge the presence of uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. I did not formally congratulate John Cregan, who has been mentioned a few times. He is a long-time friend of mine from when he was a Member of the Seanad and the...

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I togged off for them a few times in England but never came across her. She is probably a lot younger than me. As I call the Leader to respond and conclude, I thank him for his support and encouragement for this great event on this great day.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I now ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach, a proud Kerryman from Killarney, to say a few words. I am not sure if he is for Dr. Crokes or the other club.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Mr. Horan does not have to answer every question that was put to him. I will allow discretion in this regard.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Now we have to balance the books, so I will call on a Dublin Senator, Senator Gerry Horkan, to say a few words. Do not over-elaborate on four-in-a-row or five-in-a-row, Senator.