Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12.00 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Mary White that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and...
  • Order of Business. (181 speeches, 1 comment)
    With the permission of the Cathaoirleach I would like to send the condolences of the House to the people of Donegal, especially the families of the eight men who tragically lost their lives on...
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (14 speeches)
    I extend the deepest sympathy and condolences of this House and those of my Fianna Fáil colleagues to Ms Nuala Fennell's husband, Brian, their children, Jacqueline, Gareth and Amanda and her...
  • Carers in Ireland: Statements (17 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of the late Nuala Fennell. I extend my sympathy to her husband, Brian, and family members...
  • Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
    This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and has been placed...
  • Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (197 speeches, 1 comment)
    Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Medicinal Products (3 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. I am speaking on behalf of the 32 survivors who comprise the Irish Thalidomide Association. I want this case put right. I support the calls of...
  • Respite Care (13 speeches)
    My motion is about the need for the Minister of State with responsibility for disability to clarify whether the €4 million in efficiency cuts in 2010 will still be sought by the HSE in Galway...
  • Civil Marriage Registrars. (5 speeches)
    Ar dtús ba mhaith liom fáilte a chuir roimh an Aire. My motion relates to couples in the north east who wish to say "I do" but who must say "I would if I could but I cannot". Numerous...