Seanad debates

Monday, 15 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 Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Order of Business (22 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 8 p.m., with the...
  • Visit of El Salvador Delegation (1 speech)
    I wish to be associated with the welcome of H.E. Mr. Werner Matías Romero and Ms Gilda Velásquez, deputy head of mission, from the embassy of El Salvador. You are very welcome to...
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (197 speeches)
    I express regret at the serious outbreak of rioting in Northern Ireland over the weekend in the context of the decision by the Parades Commission. It is most unfortunate that the parties...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (59 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Medical Indemnity Cover (2 speeches)
      I apologise for taking up the Minister of State's time as I realise he has been waiting all evening. I refer to the issue of compulsory insurance for medical practitioners, an issue on which I...
    • Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
      Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Aire Stáit as bheith anseo linn. Coincidentally the Minister of State was present when I raised a similar issue previously on the payments relating...