Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator John Crown that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Visit of Hungarian Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader of the House, I am sure Members would like to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Hungary, led by His Excellency Mr. István Jakab, Deputy Speaker of...
• Order of Business (116 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 11.45 a.m and adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded;...
• Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Report Stage (86 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage...
• Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Fifth Stage (27 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
• Fisheries Sector: Statements (39 speeches)
  I was delighted to accept the invitation to participate in a debate on fisheries in the Seanad. We are seeing a new era in the seafood sector, and it is not without its challenges. The...
• Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Committee and Remaining Stages (47 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to the House.
• Seanad Bill 2013: Committee Stage (187 speeches)
  SECTION 1 Question proposed: "That section 1 stand part of the Bill."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State who has certainly been serving above and beyond the call of duty in Seanad Éireann today. The working conditions of nurses are a source of particular concern to...
  • National Children's Hospital (8 speeches)
    The health of our children and future generations is in our hands. It is important we do everything in our power to ensure the national children's hospital is built as soon as possible with as...
  • Family Support Services (3 speeches)
    I ask for a review of the policy to no longer fund Home Start services in Athenry, County Galway. In light of recent Exchequer figures and the more healthy economic position, it may be a good...
  • Schools Building Projects Applications (6 speeches)
    Gabhaim míle buíochas leis an Aire as ucht bheith linn anseo anocht agus it cannot be said anyway that they are not getting their value for money out of the Minister of State. If ever...