Seanad debates

Tuesday, 3 March 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator John Whelan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice and...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Irish Prison Service (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter today. It is a matter of great urgency. I am particularly heartened to see the Minister for Justice and Equality here. The Minister has a...
  • Domestic Violence (4 speeches)
    The question is pretty straightforward. It asks what are the proposals for bringing forward domestic violence legislation this year. I will speak on behalf of the many thousands of victims and...
  • Spent Convictions Legislation (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. I support my colleague, Senator Mulcahy, in his request. I was part of the justice committee he mentioned, and I was present when he made his powerful...
  • Death of Russian Politician (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, to the House.
• Order of Business (38 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages, amendment from Dáil Éireann, to be taken on the conclusion of the...
• Succession (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Succession Act 1965 so as to provide for the assignment of property rights deriving from a joint tenancy in...
• Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (33 speeches)
  I welcome former Councillor Frank Kilbride from Longford to the Gallery. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 118, it is deemed to...
• National Car Testing System: Statements (29 speeches)
  We will now deal with statements on the National Car Testing System, NCTS. I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Donohoe, to the House and invite him to make his...
• Mid-Term Review of the Europe 2020 Strategy: Statements (9 speeches)
  I thank the Seanad for the invitation to participate in this debate on the future of the Europe 2020 strategy. It is an honour and privilege to be here today. It is fitting that the occasion...