Seanad debates

Tuesday, 1 May 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator David Cullinane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social...
  • Order of Business (203 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. a1, Sustainable Energy Act 2002, (Section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions - Renewable Energy) Order 2012 - Referral to Joint Committee on Communications,...
  • Sustainable Energy Act 2002: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Sustainable Energy Act 2002 (Section 8(2)) (Conferral of Additional Functions — Renewable Energy) Order 2012, a copy of which...
  • Report of Advisory Group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector: Statements, Questions and Answers (91 speeches)
    I welcome this opportunity to make a statement to the House on the report of the advisory group to the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector. Having a school system that can...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Employment Support Services
    • Employment Support Services (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. I wish to draw her attention to the eligibility for the ICT skills programme 2012. Many such programmes require workers to be unemployed for a...
    • Mental Capacity Legislation (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State back to the House and thank her for coming. I ask her to provide an update on the mental capacity Bill 2008. The Minister is, I am sure, well aware of the...
  • Rural Development (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ciarán Cannon.
  • Coimheas Dalta-Múinteoir (5 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Níl locht ar bith agam ar an Aire Stáit, ach os rud é go raibh an tAire Oideachais agus Scileanna anseo níos túisce, tá díomá orm nach raibh...