Seanad debates

Thursday, 6 October 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 Thomas Byrne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to...
  • Order of Business (67 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on finance, to commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not...
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I propose a suspension until 11.45 a.m.
  • Statements on Finance (127 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House once again. He gives the Seanad great attention and we appreciate it.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    National Asset Management Agency
    • National Asset Management Agency (14 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for permitting me to raise this matter. I thank him also for allowing me to raise the issue I raised yesterday. I understand he had to apply some pressure to get the...
    • Vocational Education Committees (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister to the House. I raise this matter to discuss with the Minister of State the decision to place the headquarters of the new amalgamated Waterford and Wexford VEC in Wexford...
    • Juvenile Offenders (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, for attending. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, is detained in Geneva dealing with the UN periodic review. Ireland has been...