Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Order of Business (30 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m. and to adjourn at 1 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 2, Criminal...
• Visit of Isle of Man Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding to the next business, I am sure that Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Tynwald, Isle of Man, led by Mr. David Anderson,...
• Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (44 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
• Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality.
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend the Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Act 1959 and the Agriculture (Research, Training and Advice) Act 1988, and to provide for related matters.
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 speech)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (3 speeches)
  I have notice from Senator Crown regarding a motion he wishes to raise under Standing Order 30. I call Senator Crown to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
• Business of Seanad (7 speeches)
  Standing Order 159 states: "(1) Any Standing Order or Orders of the Seanad may be suspended for the day’s sitting, and for a particular purpose, upon motion made after notice". I believe...
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Suspension of Standing Orders: Motion (14 speeches)
  Before I call Senator Michael D'Arcy, I understand that Senator Crown is seeking the suspension of Standing Orders for today's sitting.
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I call on the Leader of the House to clarify what will now happen regarding the Bill.
• Public Service Management (Transparency of Boards) Bill 2014: Second Stage (12 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Cannon.
• Mother and Baby Homes: Statements (55 speeches)
  I am pleased to have the opportunity to visit the Upper House today to hear Senators' views on the serious matter of mother and baby homes, following the significant decision of the Government...
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.