Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator John Crown 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,...
  • Order of Business (58 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to conclude no later than 12.15 p.m., with the contributions...
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013: Motion (21 speeches)
    I move: The Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in fraft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2013, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on...
  • Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to make provision for, and in relation to, the imposition of charges by Irish Water in respect of the provision by Irish Water of water services; to provide for the transfer,...
  • Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (68 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Mental Health Services: Motion (26 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann:- notes the Government's commitment to invest €20 million in community-based, patient-centred mental health services in Budget 2014; - welcomes the...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Chronic Disease Management Programme (3 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter. I want to tell her about a particularly troubling illness called Huntington's disease on which I am sure she has accumulated...
    • Cycling Facilities Provision (2 speeches)
      I would like to ask the Minister of State with responsibility for sustainable transport, Deputy Alan Kelly, to consider establishing a small group to oversee the delivery of a national network of...
    • Road Traffic Legislation (3 speeches)
      I am glad that the Minister of State is here to respond to my question about regulating the clamping industry, particularly on private property. The Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport,...