Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Michael McDowell that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Government to respect...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Judicial Appointments (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and advise Senator McDowell that he has four minutes.
  • Departmental Agencies (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton, for coming to the House to discuss the investment of taxpayers' money in the tobacco industry by two publicly funded organisations under the remit...
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss an issue that affects families and individuals from all walks of life. While mental health is an issue that affects all of us at one time...
  • Legislative Process (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for dealing with this Commencement matter on what is an important and welcome consultation. In a speech on 16 January, the Minister stated he...
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I ask the Leader to outline the business of the day, I wish to bring to the attention of Members - some may already be aware of it - the death of a former Clerk of the Seanad, Mr. Jack...
• Order of Business (70 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded, with...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (24 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Report Stage (71 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Breen, to the House. He is becoming a frequent visitor. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except...
• Convictions for Certain Sexual Offences (Apology and Exoneration) Bill 2016: Second Stage (58 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I will be sharing time with my colleague, Senator Ó Ríordáin. I am pleased to move the...