Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 May 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Liam Twomey that, on the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minster for Health and Children to clarify...
  • Order of Business (111 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Fines Bill 2009 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.
  • Fines Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (22 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern. I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on an amendment on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Accident and Emergency Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport for coming into the House to take this matter. It has been reported that the HSE has made a decision to close accident and emergency...
  • Care of the Elderly (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for being present to reply to this matter. I raise this matter in light of the fact that 30 staff members and 25 residents were informed at separate meetings last Thursday...
  • Tourism Industry (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I tabled this Adjournment matter last week but, unfortunately, it was not selected until today. I acknowledge the work done by the Minister since last week when I...