Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Denis Landy that, on the motion for the commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Bank Charges (9 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris.
    • Organised Crime (14 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. I thank him and his Department for the courtesy extended to me and the way they have dealt with a number of issues I have brought to the attention of the OPW and...
    • Job Losses (4 speeches)
      As the Minister of State is aware, there was shock, disbelief and disappointment at the news last Thursday afternoon that the Carrickmacross plant of BOSE Corporation, one of the world's leading...
    • Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Kevin Humphreys. I will keep it short and sweet because the issue I wish to raise speaks for itself. I tabled this...
  • Order of Business (56 speeches)
    The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 3 on the Order Paper and No. 1aon the Supplementary Order Paper. No. 1, motion regarding the proposed Commission of Investigation into certain matters...
  • Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána) Order 2014: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána)...
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (16 speeches)
    I welcome Kathleen Carty and all the members of the Carty and Regan families to the House.
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House at very short notice. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, "That the time for the contributions of spokespersons be three minutes, that...
  • Possible Sale of Aer Lingus: Statements (17 speeches)
    Much has been said in recent days about potential takeover offers for Aer Lingus. The issue has been a matter for debate since it was first announced in December that International Airlines...
  • Gender Recognition Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Universities (Development and Innovation) (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (26 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister. I thank the Bills Office, the Leader's office, the Cathaoirleach's office and my research assistants, Dr. Charles...