Seanad debates

Thursday, 4 October 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise...
• Order of Business (84 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn at 1.15 p.m., if not previously concluded;...
• Appointment of Minister of State (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with business, I wish to inform the House that a letter dated 2 October 2012 has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the appointment of a Minister of...
• Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (91 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, to the House.
• Common Agricultural Policy: Motion (35 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann:- recognises the importance of an effective and well-resourced Common Agricultural Policy in creating sustainable development of agriculture across Europe supporting...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Emigration Statistics (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Emigration is the most pressing issue in Ireland. The CSO indicates that 87,100 people emigrated from...
  • Forbairt Pobail (4 speeches)
    Tá go leor ceisteanna le cur faoi feidhmiú an chláir Leader sa Ghaeltacht, atá á ardú agam inniu. Tá a fhios againn gur imigh Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta Teoranta as feidhm in 2011....
  • Coast Guard Stations (4 speeches)
    This issue concerns the absolute uncertainty of the future of the Malin Head Coast Guard station. I appreciate the fact that the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, is here this evening, although...
  • Respite Care Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, on his first time in the Seanad as a Minister of State.