Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 November 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Marie Moloney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Finance the...
• Order of Business (34 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Child and Family Agency Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.30 p.m. and conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons...
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  A message has been received from the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the effect that it has completed its consideration of the following motion: That Seanad Éireann...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (14 speeches)
  We will now hear expressions of sympathy on the death earlier this year of the former Senator Bernard McGlinchey.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I welcome to the House three Mitchell scholars, Harold McNamara, Lucas Mason-Brown and Emily Fritze. We are delighted and honoured to have them here and wish them well.
• Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (17 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sean Sherlock, to take Report Stage of the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013. Senators should note that the amendments in the name of Senator...
• Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: Second Stage (19 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister, who is always accommodating in the Seanad, and his officials. I am glad we have the opportunity to discuss the Bill,...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Property Taxation Administration (6 speeches)
    The reason I raise the issue is the frustration encountered with the local property tax, LPT, helpline. I do not just refer to today or yesterday in the lead-up to the closing date, it is a case...
  • Palliative Care Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have raised this issue three times on the Adjournment, including with the Minister of State as far back as 2011. We have, therefore, discussed...
  • Tourism Industry Issues (5 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as teacht isteach sa Teach anocht chun freagra a thabhairt ar an cheist a leag mé síos. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. The...
  • Expenditure Reviews (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I am delighted the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, is present as the matter is directed to him. It is in all our interests to proceed in a sure-footed...