Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 September 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill 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...
• Order of Business (91 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Freedom of Information Bill 2013 – Second Stage, to be taken at 11.45 a.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and...
• Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (50 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects Status (2 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, for coming in to take the Adjournment. This matter concerns one of the largest primary schools in County Donegal which has an enrolment of more...
  • Apprenticeship Programmes (4 speeches)
    I was astonished to learn from information that has been made available to me from both the trade union sector and the employer representative agencies such as the Construction Industry...
  • UN Resolutions (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Article 41 of the Constitution and Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights share the same understanding of the Family - with a capital "F"....
  • Fisheries Protection (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on the fact that he has taken to his portfolio like the proverbial a duck to water. Speaking to colleagues and others, it is widely recognised...