Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 October 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Averil Power that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Agriculture,...
  • Order of Business (88 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re St. Patrick’s Hospital Dublin (Charter Amendment) Order 2014, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; and No. 2,...
  • Immigration (Reform)(Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2014: First Stage (4 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regularisation of the residency status of persons who have applied for refugee status and/or subsidiary...
  • St. Patrick's Hospital Dublin (Charter Amendment) Order 2014: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Saint Patrick's Hospital Dublin (Charter Amendment) Order 2014,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad...
  • Forestry Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (63 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, to the House. Before we start, I remind Senators that Senators may speak only once on this Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    • Harbours and Piers (8 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, to the House. I tabled this matter to highlight the need for a proactive strategy for Howth Harbour. The harbour is massively under-utilised from...
    • Seaweed Harvesting (4 speeches)
      Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, for coming to the House. I know it was a bit of a challenge for him to get here because the...