Seanad debates

Thursday, 15 December 2011

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: Go dtabharfadh an tAire Oideachais agus...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 3, motion re allocation of moneys to the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, to be taken without debate; No. 1, Social Welfare Bill 2011 — Committee and Remaining...
• NAMA and Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Transparency Bill 2011: First Stage (3 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide that, in the interests of transparency, all relevant details of loans, properties, or other assets offered for sale by...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2011: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2011, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 7th...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I propose that the sitting be suspended until 11.50 a.m.
• Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (251 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the House conclude its deliberations on the Bill at 5 p.m rather than 4 p.m.
• Social Welfare Bill 2011: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (159 speeches, 1 comment)
  SECTION 7
• Social Welfare Bill 2011: 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...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 15 December 2011, to the amendments made by the Seanad to the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011.
• Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Amendment) Bill 2011: 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 Financial Emergency...
• Appropriation Bill 2011: All Stages (2 speeches)
  In accordance with the Order of the House today I am required to put the following question: "That the Bill is hereby read a Second Time, that sections 1 to 4, inclusive, Schedules 1 and 2 and...
• Appropriation Bill 2011: 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 Appropriation Bill...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Local Government Household Charge Bill 2011 on 14 December without amendment.
• Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Motion for Earlier Signature. (3 speeches)
  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 Local Government...
• Message from Dáil (2 speeches)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed on 15 December 2011 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010. When is it proposed to sit again.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  Pupil-Teacher Ratio
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (4 speeches)
    Táimid buíoch den Aire as teacht isteach ar an gceist seo, ceist atá tábhachtach agus atá ag tarraingt go leor cáinte ar fud na tíre, sna scoileanna tuaithe go háirithe, maidir leis an...
  • School Staffing (7 speeches)
    The next two items for discussion are similar and will be taken together.
  • Garda Stations (8 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, to the House.