Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Martin Conway that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and...
• Resignation of Member (1 speech)
  Is mian liom a chur in iúl don Teach gur toghadh an Seanadóir Deirdre Ní Chalúin ina Comhalta de Pharlaimint na hEorpa agus, dá réir sin, de bhun alt 11 den Acht um...
• Order of Business (12 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 3.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously...
• Visit of Mozambican Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call Senator Bacik, I am sure the Members of the House would like to join with me in welcoming, in the presence of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, His Excellency Mr. Armando Emilio Guebuza,...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (178 speeches)
  I join with the Cathaoirleach and other Members in welcoming our colleagues from Mozambique. They are very welcome to the House. In respect of the Committee of Selection meeting tonight, I am...
• State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 speeches)
  SECTION 31
• Racism in Ireland: Motion (22 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann: notes–- that tackling racism and promoting diversity is not just the responsibility of Government: everybody in Irish society, including...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Job Retention (7 speeches)
    It is not a good time for Waterford or the workers of Bausch & Lomb. Last Thursday, the dreadful news was delivered to us that the management had called in the members of staff to inform...
  • Regional Development (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister and thank him for addressing this important issue. The most recent figures available from the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation indicate that IDA Ireland has...
  • Commemorative Events (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. As President Higgins pointed out earlier this year, the contribution of women to Irish history has not been adequately recognised by the State. One area in which this is...