Seanad debates

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Higgins that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Transport to...
• Order of Business (67 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, Health and...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: 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 Éireann on 6th December,...
• Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly.
• Europol Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister, Deputy Shatter, back to the House.
• Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (86 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to extend the conclusion of the debate on Second Stage of the Social Welfare Bill 2012 from 5.30 p.m. to 5.50 p.m., with the Minister to be called...
• Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (104 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Act 2010: Motion (20 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the Chamber.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Job Creation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the good news for Wexford in the announcement that Eistech is to create 250 new jobs in the town. However, this is the first piece of good news for County Wexford in a very long time....
  • Hospital Staff (4 speeches)
    This motion relates to the appointment of a paediatric urologist. My understanding is that for children who have spina bifida and hydrocephalus there is a severe difficulty in accessing vital...
  • Architectural Heritage (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House this evening. I want to ask the Minister whether plans are in place to provide funding for the development of tourist facilities at the residence of...
  • Employment Support Schemes (11 speeches)
    Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh, agus fearaim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Tá mé thar a bheith buíoch di as teacht isteach leis an gceist seo a fhreagairt. The Minister will be aware of...