Seanad debates

Monday, 22 July 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Nomination of Member (1 speech)
    On 19 July 2013, the Taoiseach nominated Ms Hildegarde Naughton, with her prior consent, to fill the casual vacancy in the number of nominated Members of Seanad Éireann caused by the...
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the...
  • Order of Business (248 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 - Report Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 9 p.m. Business will be interrupted at 5.30...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (131 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Health to the House. Before we commence, I remind Members that on Report Stage a Senator may speak only once, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the...
  • Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (245 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 1. In page 6, line 8, after “treatment” to insert the following:“but such medical procedure shall be in accordance with current medical...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Water Meters Installation (2 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This matter relates to the ongoing deliberations on Irish Water, the privatisation of the water supply and the appointment of regional contractors....
    • Water Supply (7 speeches)
      The country has been deemed officially by Met Éireann to be in drought. In some ways, this is to be welcomed because we are entitled to a good few days of weather. After the past five...
    • Domestic Violence Policy (4 speeches)
      Like many similar service providers, Women's Aid Dundalk has taken a substantial cut to its funding over the past two to three years. It has essentially been asked to do more with less, as has...