Seanad debates

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Michael Mullins that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture and...
  • Order of Business (162 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements, questions and answers on the HSE national service plan 2012, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.15...
  • HSE National Service Plan: Statements, Questions and Answers (65 speeches)
    I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the HSE national service plan for 2012 and our health reform priorities. My overriding commitment to the people is to introduce a better and more...
  • Bretton Woods Agreements (Amendment)(No. 2) Bill 2011: Second Stage (34 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Schemes (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan.
  • Household Charge (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House this evening to respond to my contribution on the household charge. Following the decision to introduce this tax, there is great maturity and...
  • Departmental Bodies (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. This matter is the need for the Minister for Health to clarify the person, persons or bodies that recommended the nomination of each of the 14 members of the...
  • Job Losses (9 speeches)
    The Minister is very welcome on this St. Valentine's night. It is really good of him to be here replacing the Minister for Social Protection.