Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 June 2011

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Terry Leyden that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Order of Business (60 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the jobs initiatives and competitiveness, to be taken at 11.45 a.m and completed at 1.45 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed...
  • Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (29 speeches)
    On the occasion of my first attendance in the Seanad since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for small business, I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Denis...
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I wish to amend the Order of Business. It is proposed that the debate be resumed on a future date and that progress be reported at 1.45 p.m.
  • Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (2 speeches)
    I welcome my constituency colleague, the Minister of State. I also welcome his contribution and, in particular, the proposal regarding the HSE and other agencies. I welcome all the detail he...
  • Biological Weapons Bill 2010: Second Stage (10 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Water Charges: Motion (105 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann rejects any proposal to introduce a flat rate household water charge and calls on the Government to: — state clearly whether it will introduce a flat rate household...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Health Services (7 speeches, 1 comment)
    I welcome and the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter to be raised on the Adjournment. Senators have been contacted by members of the public and particularly...
    • Third Level Fees (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking my Adjournment matter on third level fees. Today 58,795 students across the State sat down to their leaving certificate and leaving certificate applied...