Seanad debates
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Jillian van Turnhout that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the...
- Order of Business (169 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Margareta Wahlström, UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Disaster Risk...
- Address by United Nations Special Representative: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
- Address to Seanad Éireann: 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 Paul Murphy MEP shall attend and be heard in...
- Criminal Justice Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.
- Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Voluntary Sector Funding (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I am delighted that he is taking this matter. I also welcome to the Visitors Gallery Ms Mary...
- Rural Development Programme Funding (4 speeches)
I ask the Minister to explain why funding to the West Cork Development Partnership has been cut by approximately €2.2 million - according to today's Irish Examiner, the cut is €2.4...
- Child Care Qualifications (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister. Leitrim County Childcare Committee, of which I am chairman on a pro bono basis, has completed a survey of 253 people who have completed FETAC training since 2004. We...
- Horse Racing Industry Development (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister to the House. I wish to acknowledge the importance of Irish-Chinese trade, which is currently worth €8 billion per annum. I compliment the Minister for...