Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (5 speeches)
    I have notice from Senator David Cullinane 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...
  • Order of Business (119 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 4.15 p.m.; and No. 2, Companies Bill 2012 - Report and Final Stages, to...
  • Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
    SECTION 8Debate resumed on amendment No. 18:In page 9, lines 18 and 19, to delete all words from and including “deletion” in line 18 down to and including line 19 and substitute...
  • Companies Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (136 speeches)
    Before we commence I wish to remind the House that Senators may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on that amendment. I also...
  • Matters on the Adjournment (0 speeches)
    • Schools Building Projects Status (8 speeches)
      The Minister of State can do his first job for the south east by approving the capital funding for this school. I campaigned on this issue for many years before I came into the Seanad. I have...
    • Nursing Home Services (4 speeches)
      I am raising a matter relating to dieticians employed by the Health Service Executive. I understand that in many parts of the country elderly patients who seek access to a dietician must attend...
    • Fire Service (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister to the House. The matter I raise is directed to his colleague in the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly. It relates to the fire...