Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 February 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Averil Power that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and Equality...
  • Order of Business (150 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the progress on the implementation of the Croke Park agreement, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than...
  • Croke Park Agreement: Statements (59 speeches)
    I thank the House for the opportunity to speak on this important matter. I am aware that a number of Senators have been seeking a debate of this nature for some time. I am delighted to be here....
  • Immigrant Investor Programme and Start-Up Entrepreneur Scheme: Statements (24 speeches)
    I thank the Senators for their interest in these important immigration initiatives and I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the new programmes and their potential value to the Irish...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Human Trafficking (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, and regret that the Minister for Justice and Equality was unable to stay. I hope the Minister of State will highlight the issue I raise...
  • Job Creation (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State back to the House again. I have raised on a number of occasions the issue of job creation, job losses and the responsibility of the Government and State agencies...
  • University Rankings (7 speeches)
    Is the Minister of State taking the remaining two Adjournment matters as well?
  • Ábhair Oidí (6 speeches)
    Ta céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit arís. Tá mé thar a bheith buíoch de faoi theacht isteach le freagra a thabhairt ar an gceist atá árdaithe agam anocht. Baineann an cheist leis an...