Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 July 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Paschal Mooney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Order of Business (131 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications on promoting a sustainable future for the post office network, to be...
  • Promoting a Sustainable Future for the Post Office Network: Statements (20 speeches)
    First, I thank the Members of the House for inviting me to discuss the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications report on the post office network. I commend the committee for...
  • An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil): An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (240 speeches)
    Thairg an tairiscint seo ar Dé Céadaoin, 26 Meitheamh 2013: Go léifear an Bill an Dara hUair anois.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Child Care Services Provision (13 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. The shocking revelations on the RTE "Prime Time" programme about the inspection procedures in crèches and child care facilities throughout the country...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Child Care Services Provision (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. The shocking revelations on the RTE "Prime Time" programme about the inspection procedures in crèches and child care facilities throughout the country...
    • Care of the Elderly (4 speeches)
      This issue relates to St. Joseph's Community Hospital in County Donegal, which provides respite and long-term patient care for elderly people in the greater Finn Valley area. Currently,...
    • Irish Language Issues (4 speeches)
      Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a chur ar an Aire Stáit. An t-am...
    • Visa Applications (43 speeches)
      I would like to thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the issue I have raised today, the issue of visitor access from China and the visa regime for Chinese visitors. ...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Child Care Services Provision (13 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. The shocking revelations on the RTE "Prime Time" programme about the inspection procedures in crèches and child care facilities throughout the country...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Child Care Services Provision (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. The shocking revelations on the RTE "Prime Time" programme about the inspection procedures in crèches and child care facilities throughout the country...
    • Care of the Elderly (4 speeches)
      This issue relates to St. Joseph's Community Hospital in County Donegal, which provides respite and long-term patient care for elderly people in the greater Finn Valley area. Currently,...
    • Irish Language Issues (4 speeches)
      Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit agus gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an cheist seo a chur ar an Aire Stáit. An t-am...
    • Visa Applications (4 speeches)
      I would like to thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the issue I have raised today, the issue of visitor access from China and the visa regime for Chinese visitors. ...