Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 April 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Marc MacSharry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Order of Business (156 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of group spokespersons...
• Financial Stability and Reform Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to to promote the financial stability of Ireland by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system; reduce...
• Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (34 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Cardiac Services (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking the time to come to the House to discuss this issue. Among the successes in the health service are the national cancer control programme and the new approach to...
  • Asylum Support Services (7 speeches)
    Although I am disappointed that none of the Adjournment matters I have raised in regard to direct provision has been taken by the Minister for Justice and Equality, who has direct responsibility...
  • Garda Recruitment (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and thank him for taking this matter. Like Senator Jillian van Turnhout's, my question is also directed to the Minister for Justice and...
  • Island Communities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. As he will know, Dursey Island is served by a cable car which was the first cable car to connect an island to this country. A number of difficulties...