Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30:00
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (32 speeches)
  On my behalf and that of my fellow Senators I welcome EU Commissioner Máire Geoghegan-Quinn. Our distinguished guest today is no stranger to Leinster House, having served as a Deputy for...
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Denis O'Donovan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State at the...
• Order of Business (7 speeches)
  The Order of Business is motion 38(10) on the Order Paper, Private Members' business, to be taken at 4 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6 p.m.
• Visit of Macedonian Delegation (1 speech)
  I ask Members to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Assembly of Macedonia led by His Excellency Mr. Trajko Veljanovski, President of the Assembly. I wish the members of the...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (103 speeches)
  I support Senator Byrne in calling for a debate on the broken promise on free GP care for all citizens of the State. There has been a litany of broken promises on this matter. When these...
• Public Health (Availability of Defibrillators) Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require the owners of particular types of premises or venues to install and maintain defibrillators so that they are...
• Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006; to provide for the issuing of fixed penalty notices in respect...
• Domestic Violence: Motion (41 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, back to familiar surroundings.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Architectural Heritage (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House.
  • Direct Provision (4 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. I am delighted to see the Minister because an argument is often put forward that the Ministers are too busy to come to the House. We may not agree on...
  • Local and Community Development Programme Project Funding (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. I wish to raise the need for him to clarify the employment position of Leader and community funded scheme employees. I have concerns that the proposed...
  • National Dementia Strategy (3 speeches)
    A national dementia strategy has been promised in the programme for Government and I wish to ascertain its status. May is European month of the brain, which aims to promote understanding of the...