Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Rónán Mullen 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 (62 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2014 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 11.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 3 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2, statements on...
• Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (106 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House.
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I have amended the Order of Business to give a restructured timing. I propose that statements on the restructuring of the Aer Lingus pensions be taken at 3 p.m. and conclude no later than 3.30...
• Finance Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 speeches)
  SECTION 81
• Restructuring of Pensions at Aer Lingus: Statements (34 speeches)
  As I stated on 18 November when I last made a statement to the House on this matter, resolution of the IASS funding difficulties is primarily a matter for the trustees, the companies...
• Sustainable Agriculture and Dairy Price Outlook: Statements (40 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and Members for the opportunity to outline the work my Department and its agencies have being doing to ensure the long-term environmental sustainability of Irish...
• Role of Culture and Arts in Irish Society: Motion (10 speeches)
  I move: “That Seanad Éireann:-recognises the critical role of culture and the arts in Irish society – enriching individual lives, developing talent, offering collaborative...
• Standards of Care in Residential Care Homes: Statements (24 speeches)
  I thank Senators for the opportunity to speak on this issue. It is appropriate that a statement is made here. Elected representatives deserve this courtesy and I thank Senators who raised the...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • School Funding (12 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House.
  • Public Service Contracts (16 speeches)
    All I can say is that it is a good thing I did not go for what George W. Bush would call a bathroom break. The Minister knows what this motion is about. Serious concerns have been raised in the...
  • School Funding (6 speeches)
    There are serious funding issues facing the Educate Together organisation and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, for attending to discuss them. My colleague, Senator Averil...
  • Information and Communications Technology (4 speeches)
    I have tabled this matter to highlight the need for a proper digital ICT strategy for schools. When will the Government ensure that all primary schools are connected to high-speed broadband?...
  • Road Safety (5 speeches)
    I would like to welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, back to the House. I call on Senator Higgins to raise her Adjournment matter.