Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:00:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Denis Landy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Defence to...
• Order of Business (98 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, to be take on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the occasion of the 90th...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad...
• 90th Anniversary of Seanad Éireann: Statements (16 speeches)
  Today is an important milestone in the history of this Chamber and of this Parliament. It marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the 1922 Seanad. The first Seanad consisted of a...
• Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Credit Union Bill 2012 : Committee Stage (189 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I would like to discharge the order in regard to the Credit Union Bill 2012. I had indicated Report Stage would be taken on Thursday but it will now be taken tomorrow instead.
• Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (130 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may contribute only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Barracks Closures (4 speeches)
    I apologise to the Minister for arriving late and briefly delaying him. The issue I raise is the proposed closure of the Reserve Defence Force facility in Clonmel. As the Minister will be...
  • Wastewater Treatment Systems (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to the House and thank him for taking this matter on the Adjournment. I commend him for moving to implement this...
  • Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. I would appreciate a comment or response from the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, on the case of a young ten year old...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I would like to discharge the order in regard to the Credit Union Bill 2012. I had indicated Report Stage would be taken on Thursday but it will now be taken tomorrow instead.
• Personal Insolvency Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (130 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may contribute only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Barracks Closures (4 speeches)
    I apologise to the Minister for arriving late and briefly delaying him. The issue I raise is the proposed closure of the Reserve Defence Force facility in Clonmel. As the Minister will be...
  • Wastewater Treatment Systems (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to the House and thank him for taking this matter on the Adjournment. I commend him for moving to implement this...
  • Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry. I would appreciate a comment or response from the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, on the case of a young ten year old...