Seanad debates

Tuesday, 15 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 Lorraine Higgins that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business (199 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on mortgage arrears followed by questions and answers to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.45 p.m....
  • Mortgage Arrears: Statements, Questions and Answers (36 speeches)
    It is good to be back in the House to address this very important issue to which I know colleagues have referred continuously, and correctly so, given the importance of the issue to the country....
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Farm Inspections (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. The issue I raise is the ongoing situation with farm inspections, particularly in Galway East. Indeed, since I raised this matter on the Order of Business last week I...
  • Water Conservation (3 speeches)
    I wish to raise an issue in respect of the water supply scheme for Glantane, Lombardstown and Lahern. There have been many problems with the scheme for a long number of years and over the past...
  • State Examinations (4 speeches)
    I tabled this Adjournment matter because I have dealt with a case that is an indictment of the education system. It pertains to twins, both of whom applied for a special dispensation in their...
  • Post Codes (4 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Is breá an rud é a fheiceáil arís sa Teach seo. Tá an cheist atá á ardú agam inniu ag dul siar roinnt mhaith blianta, ach nílim ag cur an locht faoi...