Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 November 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mark Daly 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 state...
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I wish to inform the House that from now on, and for the assistance of Members, the Chair will announce to the House, where appropriate, the receipt of messages from committees reporting they...
• Order of Business (39 speeches, 3 comments)
  The Order of Business is No.1, motion of the European Parliament and of the Council amending regulation on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial...
• Jurisdiction and Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: 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 respect of the area of...
• Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: 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 respect of the area of...
• Science Week: Statements (21 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Sean Sherlock.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Regulatory Impact Assessment Usage (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for coming to the House to deal with this matter. It is great to see her. The issue I wish to raise relates to regulatory impact...
  • Roadworthiness Testing (3 speeches)
    I have been contacted by a number of road hauliers who are struggling at the moment. Part of the problem is the fact that their vehicles are off the road because business is so poor. They are...
  • Credit Unions (8 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, ach caithfidh mé a rá nach é a bhí uaim ar an ócáid seo. Nílim ag caitheamh anuas ar an Aire Stáit atáim...
  • Local Government Reform (4 speeches)
    Tráthnóna, is mian liom an rún i dtaca leis an mBille rialtas áitiúil atá ag dul trí Tithe an Oireachtais faoi láthair a phlé, mar go bhfuil an Bille...