Seanad debates

Thursday, 12 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 (329 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of members of the joint committee into the banking crisis, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No.2,...
• Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Act 2014: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move that leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for annual ministerial expenditure ceiling programme reports and an annual statement of financial risks in order...
• Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Order of the Seanad of 14th May, 2014, regarding the appointment of the Select Committee to be joined with a similar Select...
• Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion (13 speeches)
  I move: "That the report of the Committee of Selection that was held on 4 June be laid before the Seanad." Before dealing with the motion, I want to have something clarified for the record of the...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Anne Brasseur (2 speeches)
  On behalf of my fellow Senators, I welcome Ms Anne Brasseur, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Our distinguished guest today is the first Luxembourger and only...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  On a procedural matter, Ms Brasseur has a very tight schedule and I propose we conclude this item at 1.40 p.m. and that No. 4 be taken then.
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Anne Brasseur (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Madame Brasseur, nous vous remercions beaucoup pour votre visite. It is a great pleasure to welcome Ms Brasseur to Ireland. Since her election as President in January of this year she has been...
• State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (34 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on...
• Industrial Development (Forfás Dissolution) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, to the House.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • An Teanga Gaeilge (8 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ta an cheist atá curtha síos anocht agam pléite againn cheana agus tá súil agam go gcloisfidh mé go bhfuil...
  • Public Procurement Contracts (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, to the House.
  • Alternative Energy Projects (4 speeches)
    I raise an important issue relating to the development of wind turbines in County Meath. As the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, is aware, negotiations have been ongoing between the...
  • Health Promotion (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, to the House.