Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Denis O'Donovan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business (91 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 1, motion re the renewal of certain provisions of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude...
  • Business of Seanad (44 speeches)
    In view of the decision of the House I propose that the discussion on Seanad reform shall be taken now and shall conclude at 2.30 p.m. and that Nos. 1, 2 and 3 shall be taken at another time. I...
  • Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (43 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Shatter.
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I wish to amend the Order of Business. It is proposed to provide that motion No. 9, agreed for debate, which seeks to refer Seanad reform to the constitutional convention, will be taken from 2...
  • Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (35 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period of 12 months beginning on 30th June, 2012.
  • Business of Seanad (13 speeches)
    On a point of order, I ask Senator Sheahan to withdraw a comment he made earlier about an alleged comment of an alleged member of Sinn Féin. It was hearsay and he did not substantiate it. It...
  • Seanad Reform: Motion (167 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to include Seanad reform in the Constitutional Convention. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House and I welcome this...
  • Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (87 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, and his officials to the House.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Fisheries Protection (11 speeches)
    With the permission of the House, I wish to give a minute of my time to Senator Ó Domhnaill who also wishes to address this issue. It is ironic that the Minister with responsibility, Deputy...
  • School Patronage (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, to the House and thank him for taking this matter. My question to the Minister for Education and Skills, which was timely given the announcement...
  • Road Signage (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State will be aware that this issue has been bouncing around a number of Departments, so to speak. I am not anticipating the Minister's reply but I hope it would at least flesh...
  • Garda Stations (4 speeches)
    I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this motion with regard to a district headquarter Garda station in my constituency, namely, Glenties Garda station, which has been a subject of much...