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- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: On the point of procedure, raised by Senator Noone, once an amendment has been moved, it is live in the House and the consent of the House has to be given to have it dealt with or withdrawn. That must be borne in mind.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I accept that, but some Members said last night that it should be automatic. Let me clarify that, unfortunately, it is not automatic.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Robbie Gallagher.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Gallagher has the floor.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I see that the next speaker, Senator Feighan, has arrived. He can go ahead and speak from there.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Where Senator Feighan is sitting does not mean he has joined the Independent ranking.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Feighan seems uncomfortable in that position but I will let him speak.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Senator Feighan, please. We have a long day to get through.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We cannot have a debate on the matter now.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We cannot have any-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: That might be arranged.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: If the Leader grants the Senator a discussion on this issue, she can make those points at that stage.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Leader to move on, rather than getting bogged down in a personal clash.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We can put that question in a minute.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Please, can we conclude now? We do not want-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I ask the Senator to allow the Leader to conclude. There are several important points to be put.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has stolen my thunder.
- Seanad: Visit of Iranian Delegation (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me, as Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, in formally welcoming members of the Iran-Ireland parliamentary friendship group, led by Mr. Mostafa Kavakebiyan, who is the chair of the group. On my own behalf and on behalf of all my colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the members of the group. I extend to them every good...
- Seanad: Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: We are now dealing with Report Stage of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017. Before we commence, I remind Senators they may speak only once on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on that amendment. On Report Stage each non-Government amendment must be seconded.
- Seanad: Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (12 Dec 2018)
Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being seconded?