Seanad debates

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to...
  • Order of Business (64 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 2, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013 Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order...
  • Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
    I am sure Members will join me in welcoming Senator Margaret Craven, a member of the Maine State Senate. Senator Craven is from Carna, County Galway, and is a native Irish speaker. I hope she...
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (124 speeches)
    It is fitting that I am the next speaker, given that I come from County Galway. I welcome Senator Craven. It is a great honour to have her visit the Seanad to listen to our debate, which has...
  • Visit of Vietnamese Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding, I ask Members to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the National Assembly of Vietnam. I wish the members of the delegation an enjoyable stay in Ireland.
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    As we were to complete No. 2, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking)(Amendment) Bill 2013, by 4.15 p.m., I propose to amend the Order of Business so that No. 2 will now conclude at 4.45 p.m., if not...
  • Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (9 speeches)
    This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed...
  • Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
    Before commencing I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each...
  • Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (69 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Brian Hayes. Before we commence, I would remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once at Report Stage, except the...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Money Laundering (3 speeches)
      I raise the issue of prize bonds and money laundering regulations on foot of correspondence I have received from the Irish Postmasters' Union. I understand that copies of the same correspondence...
    • Human Rights Issues (2 speeches)
      Last week I attended the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, at which the issue of Hungary and the opening of a monitoring procedure was discussed in depth both in committee and in...
    • Teacher Recruitment (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House and thank him for taking the debate on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I have asked for this matter...
    • Youth Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish to discuss the need for urgent accommodation for the Priorswood outreach service, Sphere 17. This service provides a wide range of services...
  • Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (9 speeches)
    This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed...
  • Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
    Before commencing I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each...
  • Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (69 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Brian Hayes. Before we commence, I would remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once at Report Stage, except the...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Money Laundering (3 speeches)
      I raise the issue of prize bonds and money laundering regulations on foot of correspondence I have received from the Irish Postmasters' Union. I understand that copies of the same correspondence...
    • Human Rights Issues (2 speeches)
      Last week I attended the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, at which the issue of Hungary and the opening of a monitoring procedure was discussed in depth both in committee and in...
    • Teacher Recruitment (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, to the House and thank him for taking the debate on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I have asked for this matter...
    • Youth Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish to discuss the need for urgent accommodation for the Priorswood outreach service, Sphere 17. This service provides a wide range of services...