Seanad debates

Thursday, 9 May 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Lorraine Higgins that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport,...
• Order of Business (57 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning and integrated...
• Seanad Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reform the system of electing the elected members of Seanad Éireann as provided for in article 18.10 of the Constitution...
• EU Directives: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann:(1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine under Standing Order 101 on the Proposal for a Directive of the European...
• Overseas Development Issues: Statements (26 speeches)
  Before I commence, I welcome the fact that a group of children is present in the Gallery. I thank Senators for the opportunity to address the House on Ireland's new policy for international...
• Fodder Crisis: Statements (68 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the House to hear statements on the fodder crisis. He shall speak first and state his position, the main spokespersons will follow...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Architectural Heritage (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for his attendance. This matter concerns Yeats Tower, Thoor Ballylee, County Galway. This is a building of special importance from an historical, recreational and...