Seanad debates

Tuesday, 20 November 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Order of Business (210 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re revision of Standing Orders (Private Business), to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the Action Plan for Jobs, to be taken at the conclusion...
• Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect national workers from exploitation by providing a due diligence defence for such workers and also to preclude...
• Action Plan for Jobs: Statements (24 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and ask him to make his opening contribution.
• Ninth Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  The Committee of Selection reports that it has discharged Senator Susan O?Keeffe from membership of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges at her own request and has appointed Senator Aideen...
• Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (60 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive, tabled by Senators Reilly, Cullinane and Ó Clochartaigh are in conflict with the principle of the Bill and must be ruled out of order in accordance with...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Network (7 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte den Aire Stáit. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am very pleased that the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, is dealing with this matter. I am a member of the Joint...
  • Commission of Inquiry (19 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, for whom I have great respect. I acknowledge that this matter does not fall within his area of expertise and that he is taking it on behalf of the Minister for...
  • Primary Care Centres (4 speeches)
    This matter relates to the primary care centre in Knocknaheeny. My understanding is that the centre has been completed for more than four years but is not occupied. According to the agenda of...