Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Michael Comiskey that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education...
• Appointment of Minister and Minister of State (1 speech)
  A letter dated 8 May has been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding the resignation and appointment of a Minister and the appointment of a Minister of State. The correspondence...
• Order of Business (8 speeches)
  The Order of Business shall be No.1, Shannon Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 5.30 p.m. if...
• Visit of Kenyan Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call Senator O'Donnell, I am sure Members will join me in welcoming a delegation from Kenya led by the Honourable Mr. Justin Muturi, MP, Speaker of the Kenyan National Assembly. I hope...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (201 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to jump the order of rank. I welcome the gentlemen from Men's Shed in Monaghan who are in the Visitors Gallery. They are in the House as my guests....
• Seanad Electoral (Panel Members (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) Act, 1947 and to make provision for related matters.
• State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body known in the English language as Shannon Group, public limited company, or in the Irish language as Grúpa na Sionainne,...
• State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Abduction of Nigerian Children: Motion (26 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to offer all available assistance and support to the Nigerian Government in its attempts to secure the immediate release of the children...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills to the House. I call on Senator Michael Comiskey to move his motion.
  • Summer Works Scheme Applications (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for facilitating this Adjournment debate. I had received representations from the school in question in County Louth before the second round of summer works scheme...
  • Child Care Services Funding (5 speeches)
    Before calling Senator Averil Power, I welcome Deputy Charles Flanagan on his maiden visit to the Seanad. I congratulate him on his recent appointment as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs...
  • Orthodontic Service Waiting Lists (4 speeches)
    Like others, I was pleased to see Deputy Flanagan become a senior Minister. It is long overdue and well-deserved. This may be his maiden visit to Seanad Éireann, since he has not served...