Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Deirdre Clune that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the...
  • Order of Business (18 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 9 p.m., if not previously concluded.
  • Visit of Autonomous Ukrainian Region of Crimea Delegation (1 speech)
    Before dealing with amendment No. 2, I am sure Members would like to join me in welcoming a delegation from the autonomous Ukrainian region of Crimea, led by the deputy chairman of the Council of...
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (2 speeches)
    Senator Feargal Quinn has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 14, Critical Utilities (Security of Supply) Bill 2013, be taken before No. 1." The Leader has indicated that...
  • Critical Utilities (Security of Supply) Bill 2013: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the security of supply of critical utilities, those being water and electricity and for that purpose to make it an...
  • Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (412 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, to the House.
  • Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (17 speeches)
    I know there has been a request to pay tribute today to former South African President, Nelson Mandela, as has happened in the other House. I do not think there has been any shortage of tributes...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Local Authority Housing (4 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue, which has featured for some time. It arose during the annual meeting between members of both the Oireachtas and Cork City Council....
    • Banking Sector Regulation (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Perry, for taking this matter, which proposes that the Minister for Finance or Central Bank consider granting a new licence to a bank which will...
    • Nuachtáin Seachtainiúil Gaeilge (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit, mo chomhghleacaí as Dún na nGall agus gabhaim buíochas leis as a rún seo a ghlacadh anocht. Is cosúil go bhfuil fógra...
    • Court Accommodation Refurbishment (4 speeches)
      I propose to share time with Senator Cummins. The redevelopment of the courthouse in Waterford city is long overdue and the provision of extra courtrooms is to be welcomed. I am concerned that...