Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 June 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
  • 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 the...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Derelict Sites (7 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Paudie Coffey, to the House.
    • Hospital Accommodation Provision (6 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris.
    • Jury Service (4 speeches)
      I have been asked to raise this matter by a prosecuting counsel who works for the State in criminal cases. It relates to jury service and the difficulties in some areas where the required number...
    • Oibreacha Feabhsúcháin do Scoileanna (5 speeches)
      Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire. Tá mé thar a bheith sásta gur í féin atá anseo, mar Aire sinsearach sa Roinn Oideachais, leis an gceist seo a ghlacadh....
  • Order of Business (89 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 1, motion re arrangements for the address to Seanad Éireann on 23 June 2015 by Mr. Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, to be...
  • Business of Seanad (50 speeches)
    I propose a suspension of approximately 15 minutes. The decision not to adopt the Order of Business has a bearing on next Tuesday's business. No. 1 on the agenda was to bring the Commissioner...
  • Address by Commissioner Phil Hogan: Motion (3 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by...
  • Beit Collection: Statements (105 speeches)
    We will now deal with item 1bon the Supplementary Order Paper, statements on the Beit collection. I welcome the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Heather Humphreys, to the...