Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Cáit Keane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business (78 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on homophobic bullying, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the contributions of group...
• Homophobic Bullying: Statements (27 speeches)
  On my own behalf and that of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank Senators Norris and Zappone for proposing the important and topical issue of homophobic bullying for discussion. I...
• Syrian Conflict: Statements (16 speeches)
  We are meeting to discuss the devastating humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries. I am heartened that Members of Seanad Éireann have taken the time and interest to request an...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
    Senators are expected to cover the whole country, not just constituencies. This Adjournment matter concerns the community school in Clifden and the need for the Minister for Education and Skills...
  • Ground Rents Abolition (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish to raise the issue of ground rents, a long-standing issue for many individuals and families in the State. Ground rents are something of an...
  • Primary Care Centres (6 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar seo a ardú ar an Athló. This important matter has been in the news for the past week and relates to the...
• Homophobic Bullying: Statements (27 speeches)
  On my own behalf and that of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank Senators Norris and Zappone for proposing the important and topical issue of homophobic bullying for discussion. I...
• Syrian Conflict: Statements (16 speeches)
  We are meeting to discuss the devastating humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighbouring countries. I am heartened that Members of Seanad Éireann have taken the time and interest to request an...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects (6 speeches)
    Senators are expected to cover the whole country, not just constituencies. This Adjournment matter concerns the community school in Clifden and the need for the Minister for Education and Skills...
  • Ground Rents Abolition (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish to raise the issue of ground rents, a long-standing issue for many individuals and families in the State. Ground rents are something of an...
  • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom an t-ábhar seo a ardú ar an Athló. This important matter has been in the news for the past week and relates to the...