Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 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 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 Transport,...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012 - Report Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 22, Private Members' business, motion...
• Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (130 speeches)
  I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion thereon. On Report Stage, each amendment must be...
• National Dementia Strategy: Motion (29 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy White, to the House. He is here almost as often as when he was a Senator.
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann agreed on 23 October 2012 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008.
• Amendment to Terms of Reference of Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (7 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, as amended by the...
• Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. We are all very acutely aware of the facts and reminded on a daily basis of the serious financial difficulty we have and the shortfall of ¤16 billion....
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Marine Safety (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to discuss this important issue. Fishermen being lost at sea is a major issue on the...
  • Garda Vetting (83 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House.
• National Dementia Strategy: Motion (29 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy White, to the House. He is here almost as often as when he was a Senator.
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann agreed on 23 October 2012 to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill 2008.
• Amendment to Terms of Reference of Tribunal of Inquiry: Motion (7 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the Resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 23 March 2005 and by Seanad Éireann on 24 March 2005, as amended by the...
• Social Protection: Statements (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. We are all very acutely aware of the facts and reminded on a daily basis of the serious financial difficulty we have and the shortfall of ¤16 billion....
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Marine Safety (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to discuss this important issue. Fishermen being lost at sea is a major issue on the...
  • Garda Vetting (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Perry, to the House.