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Seanad: Teachtaireachtaí ón Dáil - Messages from Dáil (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2018 on 16 January 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann has passed the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018 on 16 January 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I wish to be associated with those remarks. Former Senator, Deputy and MEP, Mark Killilea, was a jovial and affable man who served in this Chamber for approximately 13 years in total. He had a tradition of public service, including in his European role as an MEP. It was a sad passing. I knew him well and I presume that, at some stage, there will be an appropriate tribute to him.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator and hope she finds solace in her new relationship with the group.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: By way of clarification, at the request of the deaf community, the Oireachtas provided a service for them, and it was done by prior agreement, so if anyone complained, they should not have because they got a fair crack of the whip.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I understand the Senator's concern but I think they were looked after fairly.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: One cannot emphasise enough the gratitude and thanks that I and most Members have for the staff of Leinster House, from the Captain of the Guard to the Seanad staff, the Dáil staff, the ushers and the communications staff for the choreography that went into that event. I happened to be in Dublin on Sunday. I was asked to attend and I saw at first hand the great task that was at hand....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Jan 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I accept the proposal by the Leader, Senator Buttimer. We will now stand for a minute's silence.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Frank Feighan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the major road schemes planned for the N4 from Mullingar to Sligo. I have also received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee of the following matter:The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We are over the time allocated. I ask the Minister to be brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Rail Services (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Short and sweet. That concludes the Minister's work.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Perhaps the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, could ask the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, to make direct contract with the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The geography of Mayo is a little like that of west Cork: it is sprawling and there are long distances involved.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That is understandable, especially at this time of the year.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It was refused by the Minister's office.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We are well over the limit now.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is testing my indulgence.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: An Bord Pleanála Applications (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State will communicate with the Senator on that.

Seanad: Messages from Dáil (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill on 18 December 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018 on 18 December 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Public Service Superannuation (Age of...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: May we have clarification on No. 6? The Leader said it is to adjourn at 5.30 p.m. but my note says 6.30 p.m.