Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 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 Paschal Mooney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
• Order of Business (52 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, referral to committee, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, statements...
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2014: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2014copies of which were laid in draft form before...
• Report of Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas: Statements (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ann Phelan, to the House. It is her first time here and I wish her well in her new portfolio. I have no...
• Access to Finance for SMEs: Statements (28 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to the House.
• Adoption (Identity and Information) Bill 2014: Second Stage (31 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • State Examinations (37 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, for being here. She knows that the secondary school teachers are going on strike in December and January with very good...
  • Medical Cards (5 speeches)
    The title of this matter speaks for itself. I have been contacted by a number of parents of children with Down's syndrome, who have told me that they are constantly driving their children -...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (9 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. The Minister of State is welcome back to the House. It is the first opportunity I have had to engage with him on an issue since he was promoted. I...
  • General Practitioner Services (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I know he is stepping in for the Minister for Health on this matter. Ireland has the highest rate of hereditary haemochromatosis, which is a...