Seanad debates

Thursday, 31 January 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Darragh O'Brien that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to...
  • Order of Business (167 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on The Gathering 2013, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of group...
  • The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (45 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to address the House today about The Gathering Ireland 2013 and outline progress on the initiative at the beginning of a very significant year for Irish tourism. Tourism...
  • Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Euro Area Loan Facility (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Coastal Erosion (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello, for taking this matter which is a very serious issue for residents of The Burrow, Portrane. I commend the residents of The Burrow and the...
    • Tax Code (4 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas leis an Leas-Chathaoirleach as mo ábhar a roghnú ar an Athló sa Seanad. This matter is very important. There is huge unfairness with the property tax in general and this...
    • Harbours and Piers (5 speeches)
      I have twice raised in the House the issue of the need to provide funding to dredge the harbour at Dunmore East. It is a small fishing village on County Waterford's east coast. There is no...
    • Garda Districts (4 speeches)
      In tabling this motion, I am trying to delve into the rationale for the decision by senior gardaí to amalgamate the Gorey and Enniscorthy districts. When this matter was first brought to my...