Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 October 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Paul Bradford that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to...
• Order of Business (70 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the appointment of members of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission - back from Committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...
• Appointment of Members of Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on the 14th October, 2014 nominated Emily Logan, Teresa Blake, Frank Conaty, Heydi Foster, Liam Herrick, David Joyce, Mark Kelly,...
• European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Universal Social Charge Payments (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. This is not particularly a motion but simply a question for the Minister that is not for today or tomorrow but is long term in nature. We all acknowledge and...
  • Deaths of Irish Citizens Abroad (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan, and thank him for coming before the House to deal with this matter, which calls on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to bring pressure...
  • Victim Support Services (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. The European Union victims of crimes directive 2012 provides for certain rights for victims when reporting a crime. These include provision for victims to...