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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I call Senator Keogan. The Senator has eight minutes.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: That concludes the lead group spokespersons. All other spokespersons have five minutes. I call Senator Seery Kearney.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to the Seanad. I am not sure if it is his first time in the Seanad since his appointment but it is his first time here while I am presiding and he is very welcome. I congratulate him on his recent elevation. Would the Minister of State like to respond to amendment No. 1? Excuse me. Senator Richmond has indicated. It is my first time...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: Before we go further, I apologise to Senator Ward who I think I referred to as Senator Richmond. I do not know why I did that but Deputy Richmond and Senator Ward are from the same neck of the woods. That may be an omen.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Senator might follow Deputy Richmond to the Lower House.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I know there are no angels in politics.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (31 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: No side, either on the Opposition or the Government, has a monopoly on virtue. I never speak about the other House but I was absolutely shocked, as was the nation as a whole, by the shenanigans we witnessed on television last night. There is no gagging of democracy in these Houses and anybody who argues as much is only fooling himself or herself. A system was put in place and it does not...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I share the concerns of other Senators with regard to the unhappy situation in Cahirsiveen. I endorse the very strong statement on the matter that was issued yesterday by my constituency colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Foley. I support the remarks of Senator Ó Donnghaile on the issue. I do not usually use a script, but I will be treading on thin ice on this...

Seanad: Tourism: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I am sharing time with whoever needs it. The Leas-Chathaoirleach can work it out because I am using time already. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus tá súil agam go n-éireoidh go breá léi sa portfolio suimiúil atá aici. I wish the Minister well. She has a comprehensive portfolio and will be seeing a bit of me on the tourism side. I play second fiddle...

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I ask for attention for the speaker, please.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I thank the Senator and I compliment the Fine Gael group on very helpful and adroit comments.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: The next speaker is Senator Chambers, who has six minutes.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: The next speaker is Senator Cummins, who I understand is sharing time.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: The Senators have two minutes each.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I will be calling on the Minister to reply no later than 2.52 p.m. There are a good few speakers left but we have precious little time. If Senators can keep their contributions brief, we will leave no one out.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I appreciate that. Senator Murphy intends to share time.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: I might get everybody in if Senators share their time like that.

Seanad: Education: Statements (28 Jul 2020)

Ned O'Sullivan: There are four speakers left and two minutes in the slot. It might be 30 seconds each, which might seem like an insult, but I will do the best I can.