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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The security matter the Senator has raised is more a matter for the commission than for the Acting Leader. Perhaps he should send a note to the commission asking it to consider the method being adopted at the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Acting Leader is probably not in a position to answer that, but I will leave her deal with it.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I welcome Councillors Ollie Crowe and Peter Keane to the Gallery. Given my position, I must refrain from the political analysis provided by my good colleague, Senator Leyden. I hope the councillors have an enjoyable day in Leinster House. I call Senator Craughwell.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Nov 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 put plans in place to address the road dangers posed by the Cootehall and Croghan road junctions on the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle. I have also received notice from...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, an Teachta Griffin. The Senator has four minutes to outline his case.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Finances (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It sounds as if the Senator is pushing an open door.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Local Authority Finances (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is nice to see the Minister of State speaking off the cuff and without referring to notes. Clearly, he is on top of his brief.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is trying to get two results for the price of one.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: On the last point, the Senator might write to the Minister. If there is no progress, he can raise the matter again in the Commencement debate.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Accommodation Provision (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: The Minister of State is free to go. The Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government is taking the last Commencement matter. I welcome him to the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: On that subject, we must not forget that a former Senator, the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, threw the ball in, if Senators will excuse the pun, and he should be acknowledged for that. I call Senator Boyhan.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call Senator Leyden, I welcome to the Public Gallery residents of Warrenmount, Senator Ardagh's area. They are very welcome. I hope they enjoy their day in Leinster House.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I thank the Senator for his usual brevity.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 4 cannot be moved as it was discussed with amendment No. 1 and is a physical alternative.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: There is an equality of votes. Therefore, pursuant to Article 15.11.2° of the Constitution, I must exercise my casting vote. I vote against the question in this case, the result of the vote now being: Tá, 14; Níl, 15. The amendment is declared lost.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 23 to 25, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Ó Domhnaill has the floor, but we are up against the clock.

Seanad: Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (29 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I apologise for being slightly late. I was meeting a French delegation, which had to be done. We were trying to reverse Brexit but we did not succeed. Before I ask the Leader to outline today's business, I welcome Mrs. Maire Ardagh to the Chamber. Her late husband, Seán Ardagh, was a Member of the other House for many years. We were great friends and I understand there will be a...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We will call on the lady in question, Senator Catherine Ardagh.