Seanad debates
Tuesday, 14 December 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 Nicky McFadden that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister...
- Order of Business (99 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding directive of the European Parliament and the Council on attacks against information systems and repealing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA,...
- EU Directive on Attacks against Information Systems: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (No. 2) Regulations 2010: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (No. 2) Regulations 2010, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before...
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (63 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (88 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Social Welfare Bill 2010: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare Bill...
- Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
Will the Leader clarify the arrangements for dealing with No. 5?
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 speech)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that Second Stage conclude not later than 10.30 p.m., with the Minister to be called upon at 10.20 p.m. to respond to the debate.
- Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (64 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Conor Lenihan.
- Crime Prevention (5 speeches)
I raise the necessity for proof of identity to be provided when people engage in an exchange of gold for cash. As the Minister of State will know, this phenomenon is growing in towns and...
- Services for People with Disabilities (12 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. I ask the Minister for Health and Children to explain the rationale for leaving children...