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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I would like to be associated with those remarks about Senator Ruane's fantastic achievement in winning one of the top five book awards. It is a great tribute to her. We should be proud to have her in this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: A good west Cork man.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: A Senator who has left the Chamber should not be referred to. I believe Senator Conway-Walsh has other engagements. Senator Byrne can broach the topic but not refer to her while she is absent.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I call the Senator of the moment, Senator Ruane.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I am sure it will be the first of many.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the Leader, I acknowledge the presence of family members of the late great Senator Dinny Owen O'Sullivan, as he was affectionately known. He was almost from my own neck of the woods. His daughter and grandson are very welcome here. I hope they will enjoy the visit and that Senator Lombard does not lead them too much astray. I wish them a good day here. I wish to clarify the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is out of my control.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: They must be reducing the voting age.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendment No. 81 is in the name of Senator Ruane, but she is not present to move it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is the amendment being pressed?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I was following the debate on the monitor and with all respect to Senator McDowell, we seem to be wandering back to amendment No. 90 rather than the business we are on.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Yes, but amendment No. 90 has already been dealt with. From the tenor of what I could gauge from-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: It is also my prerogative to try to have reasonable debate and it is not my duty or obligation to interfere. I can direct people but it would be out of my character to force people to vote. Senator Norris wants to make a brief comment.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Is Senator McDowell opposing the section?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Does the Minister have anything further to add, or will I put the question?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: We have hit 6 p.m., the time at which this debate must adjourn.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (28 Nov 2018)

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

Seanad: Visit of French Delegation (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call the next speaker, Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from France, led by Député Paul Molac, president of the Ireland-France parliamentary friendship group. On my own behalf and on behalf of all colleagues in Seanad Éireann, I extend a very warm welcome to the delegates and good wishes for a successful trip to...

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: Senators may speak on the section generally. I will allow the Senator to continue, but if he goes on for too long, I might consider Senator Ruane's point.

Seanad: Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Nov 2018)

Denis O'Donovan: I want to be careful. The Senator can come back during the debate on other sections or towards the end of the Bill but I do not want him to make a full Second Stage speech on section 3.