Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator David Cullinane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Health and...
  • Order of Business (35 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, the Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion on the report of the Joint...
  • Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (91 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, to the House. I remind Senators that, apart from the Senator moving an amendment, they may only speak once on an...
  • Report on Grocery Goods Sector: Motion (35 speeches)
    Before we commence, I propose that speaking times be allocated as follows: eight minutes for group spokespersons, five minutes for all other Senators, and the Minister of State to be called on to...
  • Civil Law (Missing Persons) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, to the House and thank him for taking the time to deal with this matter today....
  • Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
    • An Teanga Gaeilge (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá mé an-bhuíoch gur tháinig sé anseo. Táimid ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ar gach leibhéal - ag an...
    • Adult Education (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House to take this matter on behalf of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn. I have tabled the matter on behalf of the adult and further...
    • Mountain Rescue Service (6 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I ask the Minister to liaise with and support Galway city and county councils to ensure a base, as well as basic funding, is provided on the west side of Galway...