Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 June 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have 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 Education and Skills...
  • Order of Business (23 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Insurance (Reform) Bill 2014 - Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.45 p.m.; and No. 54, motion 10, Private Members'...
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 speeches)
    I am privileged to lead the tributes to the late Sam McAughtry, a former Senator, who sadly passed away in March of this year. I would like to welcome to the Visitors Gallery his daughters...
  • Health Insurance (Reform) Bill 2014: Second Stage (36 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, to the House. We are getting to know him here as he comes in on a regular basis. I...
  • Child Protection: Motion (15 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: - notes the need to ensure adequate protection of children and of children’s rights in our laws, and in particular to ensure that children are not coerced...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Teacher Redeployment (6 speeches)
      I apologise for the delay as I was attending an Oireachtas justice committee meeting. I tabled this motion on foot of an e-mail I received from an independent candidate who stood in the local...
    • Medical Indemnity Cover (6 speeches)
      I apologise for dragging the Minister back again so soon.