Seanad debates
Thursday, 17 December 2009
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Maria Corrigan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Taoiseach to clarify if...
- Order of Business (60 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the reappointment of Ms Emily Logan by the President to be Ombudsman for Children, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business;...
- Ombudsman for Children: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Ms Emily Logan for reappointment by the President to be the Ombudsman for Children.
- Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (38 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Appropriation Bill 2009: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Appropriation Bill...
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (73 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 speeches)
Section 1 agreed.
- Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 speeches)
I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Forestry (Amendment)...
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Census of Population (3 speeches)
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important matter. There is currently a significant information deficit regarding the number of people who have been diagnosed with autism or as...
- Hospital Services (3 speeches)
I am delighted to have this opportunity to raise on the Adjournment the issue of neurological services in the north west. This issue was brought to my attention by MS Ireland which has an office...
- National Drugs Strategy (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, to the House. I am pleased he is present for the debate as he is a former Minister of State with responsibility for this area. I raise this...