Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 May 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Order of Business (154 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013 - Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed...
• Public Service Management (Transparency of Boards) Bill 2014: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the cessation of the practice of providing payment to persons who serve on the boards of public bodies or other...
• Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Second Stage (16 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Job Creation (4 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Tá mé thar a bheith buíoch dó as teacht isteach ar an gceist seo. I am very grateful the Minister is present. The reason I raise...
  • Housing for People with Disabilities (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to the House. Before I call Senator Moran, I would like to remind her that persons outside the House should not be referred to by name or...
  • Child Care Services Provision (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. I raise the very important matter of a decision by the management of Tallaght Hospital to close the hospital's crèche. This decision, if not reversed, will cause...
  • Visa Applications (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House to deal with this matter. I wish to raise the issuing of visas to persons who wish to enter the country and in particular, the issuing of three-month visas....