Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator John Crown that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: Recognising the commitment of the Government...
• Order of Business (82 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Further Education and Training Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; as no...
• Parental Leave Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend Part II of the Maternity Protection Acts 1994 and 2004 to provide for both maternity and paternity leave for parents of...
• Further Education and Training Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ciaran Cannon, to the House which is familiar territory to him.
• An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (86 speeches)
  Thairg an tairiscint seo ar Dé Céadaoin, 26 Meitheamh 2013: Go léifear an Bill an Dara hUair anois.
• Food Provenance Bill 2013: Second Stage (31 speeches)
  Before we commence the debate, as his former colleague in the Seanad where he started his national political career, I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State at the Department of...
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  • Sunbed Usage (5 speeches)
    I urge the Government to introduce legislation regulating the sunbed sector at the earliest opportunity. I am pleased to say the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen...
  • Hospital Services (2 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House for this debate on the future of three community hospitals in County Donegal, in Stranorlar, Carndonagh and Dungloe. They are as...
  • Tobacco Control Measures (6 speeches, 1 comment)
    I would like to share time with Senator Crown if that is acceptable.