Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
  • 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 the Environment,...
  • Order of Business (135 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by...
  • Proposed EU Directive on Counterfeiting: Referral to Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
  • Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Seán Kelly, MEP (39 speeches)
    On my behalf and on behalf of my fellow Senators I welcome to the House Mr. Seán Kelly, MEP for the Ireland South constituency who was elected to the European Parliament in June 2009. A...
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (155 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes.
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (38 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That section 40 stand part of the Bill."
  • Business of Seanad (11 speeches)
    The Leader wishes to make an intervention.
  • National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (30 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That section 40 stand part of the Bill."
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    • Ports Development (9 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for tourism and sport to the House. I call on Senator Cullinane to speak. The Senator has four minutes.
    • Wind Farm Developments (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan. I am seeking a moratorium on future wind farm developments. I have three reasons for doing so, which I will explain presently. Senator...
    • Labour Court Recommendations (6 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for coming in to take this matter. I will be as brief as I can. Labour Court Recommendation 19550...