Seanad debates
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator John Whelan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality...
- Order of Business (83 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the private rented sector, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m., with the contributions of...
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
On behalf of the House, I welcome Mr. Hamish McRae, principal economic commentator for The Independent, to the Visitors Gallery. Mr. McRae was named Business and Finance journalist of the year...
- Private Rented Sector: Statements (31 speeches)
I am very pleased to be back in the Seanad to have an opportunity to speak on the subject of the private rented sector. The past five years have been turbulent and traumatic in the housing...
- Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the granting of an amnesty, and, as appropriate, an immunity from prosecution, to those members of the Defence Forces who served with forces (including the...
- Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Second Stage (6 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
Before the Chairman calls the next speaker, I would like to propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I understand this debate will conclude by 6 p.m. and I propose we then have a break of...
- Defence Forces (Second World War Amnesty and Immunity) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Garda Resources: Motion (51 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann: ? acknowledges the central role that An Garda Síochána has played in providing security for the State and the people of Ireland since its foundation; ? recognises...
- Business of Seanad (12 speeches)
I call the Leader, who wishes to put a proposal to the House.
- Garda Resources: Motion (Resumed) (3 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Senator Denis O'Donovan on Wednesday, 6 February 2013: That Seanad Éireann: ? acknowledges the central role that An Garda Síochána has played in providing...
- Business of Seanad (13 speeches)
I propose the suspension of the House until 12.30 a.m., or 00.30 hours.
- Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
In view of the legislation currently being debated in the Dáil, I propose that we suspend the sitting until 2.30 a.m. when we will deal with the legislation.
- Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
I propose that the House suspend until 3 a.m.
- Business of Seanad (7 speeches)
I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders that all Stages of No. 2a on the supplementary Order Paper, Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013, be taken today and the following...
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Second Stage (115 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (26 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
- Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Bill 2013: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 speeches)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Irish Bank Resolution...