Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 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 Kelly 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 (194 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the address to the House by Ms Emer Costello, MEP, on Thursday, 28 February, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of...
  • Address by Ms Emer Costello, MEP: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Emer Costello MEP shall attend and be heard in...
  • Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (68 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House.
  • Confidence in Minister for Justice and Equality and Defence: Motion (177 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Dinny McGinley. We will discuss No. 22, motion No. 11, a no confidence motion in the Minister for...
  • Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (24 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, and call on her to address the House.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Fines Act 2010 (4 speeches)
      I would like to know the reason the Fines Act 2010 has not been implemented. It is good legislation which provides for the payment of fines by instalment, the appointment of a receiver in...
    • Schools Building Programme Applications (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank her for taking this matter on the Adjournment. This deals with the potential provision of a new school building for the Educate Together...
    • Planning Issues (15 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am delighted to have her hear to listen to this case, about which she has heard from me in the corridors of this House, on the telephone and in...
    • Seirbhísí Iompair Oileán (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, back to the House. He could be mistaken for a Senator he is here so often.