Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 November 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Mary Moran that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Children and...
  • Order of Business (25 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral to joint committee of a proposal for an agreement between Canada and the European Union on the transfer and processing of passenger name record...
  • Passenger Name Record Data: Referral to Joint Committee (15 speeches)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
  • Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013: Referral to Joint Committee (19 speeches)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Irish Aviation Authority Act 1993 (Amendment of Schedule) (Annex 19 to Chicago Convention) Order 2013,a...
  • Business of Seanad (34 speeches)
    On the motion itself, in fairness-----
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Report Stage (80 speeches)
    Before we commence I remind Senators 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, and contributions...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (77 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 speeches)
    I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Child Protection Services (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister for taking this matter. I was alarmed by a representation I received from a constituent several months ago who had been trying to contact the children and family services in...
    • Schools Building Projects Status (7 speeches)
      I hope I will get as comprehensive a reply as the one to the previous matter. My experience with the Department of Education and Skills, however, is that I will not. Premises used by a...
    • Tax Collection (9 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking this issue. I have received some correspondence from constituents, employers and accountants who are concerned that this will be unmanageable and will...
    • Social and Affordable Housing Provision (7 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment debate. Since it relates to her Department, I am delighted that she is present. A number of houses on the affordable housing scheme have...