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Seanad: Commencement Matters (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister of State.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is unfortunately not the line Minister so maybe we can find another way to bring the issue up with the senior Minister. The Senator might write to him or raise the issue on the Order of Business when the Leader is present. The issue the Senator is pursuing does not seem to be adequately dealt with in the response because it is about the future location of the new...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: That goes some way towards satisfying the Senator. I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commencement of Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Cannon, back to his alma mater, even though we are in a different room. I am sure he has fond memories of it.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commencement of Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator Warfield satisfied?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commencement of Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State was quite clear that it may be dealt with next week or, if not, certainly early in the new year. If it does not progress, I am sure the Senator will have another opportunity to speak on the issue.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Commencement of Legislation (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator promises to revert to the Minister of State if it does not progress.

Seanad: Message from Joint Committee (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Joint Committee on Justice and Equality at its meeting today has completed its consideration of the following motion:That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Norris, it is a matter for the Deputy Leader to respond to Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: As someone who was struck off the register twice, I understand the point the Senator is making. At the most recent referendum, I had two votes but I could only use one.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am afraid to ask the Senator to sit down.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure that Senator Feighan------

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator might get a more comprehensive reply if she submitted this as a Commencement matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call next on the newly wed Senator Feighan to address the Seanad. I add to the many congratulations he has received and wish him the best of luck and a long, happy marriage and life.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call Senator Edward "Bathtub" O'Sullivan.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I cannot comment on the enforcement of the Act but I am sure the Deputy Leader can follow that up. To avoid a vote, the Deputy Leader has suggested a full debate as early as possible in January and she has committed to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind Members that we are 15 minutes beyond the scheduled time for discussion of the Finance Bill, which is an important Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: No, it is a combined effort. I am trying to get agreement. Before we move to the Finance Bill, I welcome a visitor to the Gallery, Councillor Mattie Ryan, who is the first citizen of Tipperary. He and his friends are very welcome. I am not sure whether the correct term is mayor of Tipperary or chairman of Tipperary County Council, which used to be two councils. He is most welcome, as is...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the Senator withdrawing the recommendation?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Recommendation No. 12 is in the name of Senator Higgins.