Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 June 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: Go dtabharfaidh an tAire...
  • Order of Business (2 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re notification of a vacancy in Seanad Éireann arising from the election of a Member to the European Parliament, to be taken without debate at the...
  • Visit of Romanian Delegation (2 speeches)
    Before I call Senator Ivana Bacik, I am sure Members will join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Romania, led by His Excellency Valeriu Zgonea, President of the Chamber of Deputies....
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (219 speeches)
    I congratulate former Senator Deirdre Clune on her election to the European Parliament. I am glad that we have the motion in that regard before us today to formally mark her election. I welcome...
  • Notification of Vacancy in Seanad Éireann: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the Clerk of Seanad Éireann do send to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government notice of a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann occasioned...
  • Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Anne Brasseur: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by...
  • Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to provide for the parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's proposed candidate for appointment as a member of the Commission of the European Union and to provide for...
  • Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (19 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sherlock, to the House to discuss the Bill. Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Garda Investigations (4 speeches)
      Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Seo ábhar a d'ardaigh mé cúpla uair roimhe seo sa Teach, ábhar a bhaineann le iar-cheannasaí Chumann na bhFiann,...
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending to take this matter. I hope he will be able to tell me that he will put children first in terms of the Children First guidelines and the safety of...
    • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad he is here to take this matter because, as a result of the fact that he represents the constituency of Cork East, he is aware that the issue of small...