Seanad debates

Wednesday, 22 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 John Kelly 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 (62 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the jobs initiative and competitiveness (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1 p.m., with...
  • Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (20 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House.
  • European Affairs: Statements (25 speeches)
    Comhghairdeas. I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his recent appointment. I am delighted to be back in the Seanad. I was asked by the Leader to introduce a debate on European affairs and I...
  • Housing Market: Motion (49 speeches)
    I move: "That Seanad Éireann: - notes with concern that by the end of 2010 over 200,000 homeowners were in negative equity; - notes that a minimum of 10% of households with mortgages are...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Medical Cards (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending the Chamber to respond to this issue. On 1 July, the HSE will take control of medical cards and centralise them in Finglas, Dublin . By doing so, the...
  • Public Service Agreements (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment and I am grateful to the Minister, Deputy Phil Hogan, for his attendance. It is good that many senior Ministers...
    • Fire Stations (15 speeches)
      I wish to raise the issue of three fire stations in my constituency of Donegal South-West which are in urgent need of upgrading or replacement. The stations, which are located in Gleann Cholm...