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

Denis O'Donovan: I think Kerry are coming to get the Dubs.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I thought the Senator's grandchildren wore the red jersey.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I might squeeze the rest of the Senators who have indicated in but I ask them to brief as otherwise somebody will be left out, which I do not want.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Senator Devine that there was only one player, namely, Jack Lynch, who left Croke Park six years in a row with senior All-Ireland medals.

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

Denis O'Donovan: The GAA has become very inclusive.

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

Denis O'Donovan: Next is Senator Conway, who has three minutes. Approximately 12 Senators are left and I am conscious of time. I am timing contributions. I do not want to disappoint anyone, as this is a very special day.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I have been very lenient with the Senator.

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

Denis O'Donovan: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of Councillor Cormac Devlin whom I met earlier. He is very welcome.

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

Denis O'Donovan: Senator O'Mahony is a humble man. He reached great heights within the GAA family.

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

Denis O'Donovan: We now come to the man to whom the Senator referred, Senator O'Mahony, who graced the fields in more ways than one as he was involved with three counties in coaching and training. I must remind him that the O'Mahonys came from Drinagh in west Cork, which is where they got their football from.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. John Horan (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 next speaker, who is Senator Ardagh, I wish to remind Members that the principal spokesperson from each group has five minutes and all other Senators have three minutes. I wish to acknowledge the presence of some Deputies in the Gallery, including Deputies Cahill, Darragh O'Brien and Cassells. Also present is Pat Vance of Arklow, who is the current cathaoirleach of...

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

Denis O'Donovan: I had the great privilege as a young boy many years ago to see Mick O'Connell and Mick O'Dwyer play down in Killarney and in the old Cork Athletic Grounds. I was fortunate to attend the same boarding school as the late John Egan, who played with the great Kerry team, and I was lucky to get a Gael Linn scholarship as a garsún and sat in the same room, and sometimes at the same desk, as...

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

Denis O'Donovan: Thar ceann Sheanad Éireann, is mian liom fáilte chroíúil a chur roimh uachtarán Cumann Lúthchleas Gael, an tUasal Seán Ó hÓráin. On behalf of Seanad Éireann, I wish to warmly welcome the president of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Mr. John Horan, who has been invited by the Seanad to address the House in accordance with Standing Order...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The amendment has been passed. I must conclude my business. Is the Order of Business, as amended, agreed to?

Seanad: Public Sector (Plain Language) Bill 2019: First Stage (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is there a seconder?

Seanad: Public Sector (Plain Language) Bill 2019: First Stage (29 Jan 2019)

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

Seanad: Public Sector (Plain Language) Bill 2019: First Stage (29 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

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

Denis O'Donovan: That is a matter for the Leader.