Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 June 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • 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: In light of the national stroke...
  • Order of Business (68 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 1, motion re the Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2013, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No....
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:The Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2013,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad...
  • Hospital Services: Statements (23 speeches)
    The Higgins report on the establishment of hospital groups, which I launched on 14 May, is the most radical and fundamental modernisation of our health system infrastructure since the State's...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (57 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Health Promotion Issues (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for facilitating me and coming into the House. It is an extremely busy day but we both know stroke awareness is very important to both of us. This is national stroke...
    • Hospital Waiting Lists (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for coming to the House. I have raised the issue of long outpatient waiting times at Waterford Regional Hospital a number of times in the House. My party health...
    • Garda Investigations (4 speeches)
      Glacaim leis go bhfuil an tAire ag tógáil na ceiste seo. Tá mé buíoch go bhfuil sé anseo. About two months ago, we heard about a scandal relating to a former head...