Seanad debates
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 12:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Paschal Mooney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the...
- Order of Business (75 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral to Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality of proposed establishment of commission of investigation into the fatal shooting of Ronan...
- Criminal Law (Protection of Older People) (Sentencing) (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law relating to proceedings in criminal matters to establish rules relating to the sentencing of offences under the...
- Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
Nos. 19 and 21 can be deferred until tomorrow morning.
- Proposed Establishment of Commission of Investigation: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann:bearing in mind the specific matters considered by Government to be of significant public concern arising from the fatal shooting of Ronan...
- Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (63 speeches)
I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except that the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on such amendment. Each amendment on Report Stage must...
- Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (9 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Mr. Eoin Gahan, senior fellow and very distinguished member of the Kennedy School at Harvard, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- State Airports (Shannon Group) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (41 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Donohoe, to the House. I wish him well following his elevation to senior Ministry. You are very welcome, Minister, and I offer my...
- Business of Seanad (4 speeches)
I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 5, Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Report Stage, be adjourned at 6.30 p.m., if not previously concluded;...
- Planning and Development (Temporary Moratorium) Bill 2014: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Planning and Development Act 2000 and to provide for related matters.
- Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (12 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly, and congratulate him on his promotion. As he began his national political career in this House, we...
- National Treasury Management Agency Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris, on his first visit to the Seanad and congratulate him on his elevation to Minister of State.
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Civil Registration Act 2004; to amend the Immigration Act 2003; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (24 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, and wish him well in his new position. He has taken on a very challenging role. As he is from rural Ireland, I have no doubt that he will ensure the...
- Cancer Screening Programmes (7 speeches)
I welcome the new Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and wish him all the best in his new role.
- Trade Relations (5 speeches)
I welcome the new Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Damien English, on his debut appearance in the Seanad.
- SOLAS Funding (4 speeches)
I congratulate the Minister of State in this public forum and wish him every success in his job. I do not doubt that he will prove himself as capable a Minister of State as he is a Deputy. I...