Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 September 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  I have notice from Senator Thomas Byrne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Skills...
• Order of Business (108 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Ombudsman Act 1980 Order 2013, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate, and No. 2, statements on tackling bullying in...
• Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad Eireann on 6th...
• Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (1 speech)
  I am delighted to have the opportunity to update the Members of the Seanad on the work being done to help prevent and tackle bullying in schools. The programme for Government includes a...
• Thirteenth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator John Kelly from membership of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs at his own request and has appointed Senator Marie...
• Tackling Bullying in Schools: Statements (Resumed) (41 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. He has been here on several occasions in the past year and a half to discuss the issue of bullying and mental health among young people, which reflects both...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Broadband Services Provision (6 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar tábhachtach seo a ardú ar an Athló inniu. I thank the Minister for Education and...
  • Fodder Crisis (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to take this matter. I would like to raise the fodder crisis earlier this year and what can be done to help farmers and to prevent future crises. I...
  • Garda Operations (4 speeches)
    Today is Arthur's day, the annual event where Diageo encourages people to go to the pub and raise a toast to Arthur. The company has spent a significant amount on advertising, promotions and...