Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 October 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mary Moran that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture,...
• Order of Business (258 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., with the...
• Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2011: Second Stage (24 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I propose to suspend the sitting until 6 p.m.
• Report of Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (2 speeches)
  We will now hear statements on the report of the interdepartmental working group on mortgage arrears. Following the statement of the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I propose to amend the Order of Business so that we can continue our discussions with the Minister of State until 7.30 p.m., with the Minister of State to reply at 7.25 p.m.
• Report by Interdepartmental Working Group on Mortgage Arrears: Statements (Resumed) (25 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for outlining to the House his ideas on mortgage resolution. I am pleased to hear that the Government considers the Keane report as just that - a report - given...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Inshore Fisheries (6 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, to the Seanad to address this Adjournment matter. I also welcome and pay tribute to Ms Karen Dubsky and members of Coastwatch who supplied me...
  • Fur Farming (4 speeches)
    This matter relates to the fur farming industry in Ireland and I am glad to see the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, in the Chamber to take the matter, which is a burning issue in my own area....
• Vocational Education Committees (6 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, to the House and thank him for taking this matter on the Adjournment. This is an important issue which has become more so in recent weeks since...
  • Garda Stations (3 speeches)
    This motion, with regard to Kilbrittain Garda station, speaks for itself. A review of many rural Garda stations is being conducted by the Department of Justice and Equality. Kilbrittain Garda...