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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Before I call on the Leader, I would like to thank a few people. On 25 October last, as many Members will know, I had what is called a near-death experience and was fortunate to survive and lucky to be in Dublin when it happened and that my wife spotted me going into a seizure, which I believe was caused by low sodium levels. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his wonderful work and the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not sure that it is not a point of order but I think he is trying to clarify something.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That a debate with the Minister for Health on the need to appoint a sarcoma consultant specialist at St. Vincent's hospital, Dublin, be taken today." Is the Senator pressing her amendment?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Leader has made a fair offer and stated that he will endeavour to bring the Minister in next week. If that does not occur and I am in the Chair, I will allow the Senator to raise the matter again. She can push it to a vote at that point if she feels she is not making progress.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Devine has agreed to withdraw her amendment, under protest.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: That has been acknowledged.

Seanad: Message from Dáil (4 Dec 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Dáil Éireann has passed the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Bill 2019 on 3 December 2019, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Before we suspend, I thank my esteemed Clerk and Clerk Assistant for their patience and endurance with everyone else while I was absent. They kept the ship afloat, for which I thank them.

Seanad: Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) (15 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Amendments Nos. 14b and 14c are related. Amendment No. 14c is a physical alternative to amendment No. 14b. They may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (10 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Máire Devine that, on the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to provide an update on the appointment of a sarcoma specialist for St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin. I have also received notice from Senator Kevin Humphreys of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I can understand the Senator's inclination to call him President Johnson.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The final speaker is Senator Lombard. Before he speaks, however, I wish to raise a matter on which the Leader and Members might reflect. I chose four Commencement matters yesterday but three were withdrawn because the Minister was not available, though I will not cast aspersions on any staff or Minister. In future, perhaps there could be a mechanism for improving the situation when, for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have to attend an appointment and I had understood the Leas-Chathaoirleach would be here but there has been a misunderstanding in our communication. I ask Senator Wilson to take over.

Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to make a statement on the planning process for the provision of childcare facilities. I have also received notice from Senator Kieran O'Donnell of the following matter:The need for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Provision (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: The Senator is out of time.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services Provision (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: We must move on. If the Senator is not happy, she will have to raise the matter with the Minister on another day. I take this opportunity to point out that, pro rata, Members on the Government side of the House, including Fianna Fáil Members, are entitled to be allocated at least two Commencement matters every day. Some Members have complained that their submission was not chosen....

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Some of the things Senator Norris said resemble what may be written on his epitaph.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I will not provoke the Senator further. I take this opportunity to welcome to the Gallery the former Leader of the House and Senator, Maurice Cummins from Waterford. He is more than welcome.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I am not going to downgrade the current Leader but Mr. Cummins is very welcome. I wish him all the best. Next to speak is Senator Coffey. He and former Senator Cummins know each other.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: I remind the Senator that there are nine weeks to Christmas.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Oct 2019)

Denis O'Donovan: Senator Leyden is attracting unnecessary attention.