Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 November 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Michael Comiskey that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Arts,...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Performing Arts (4 speeches)
      The Minister of State is welcome to the House. Amateur groups are currently rehearsing for performances in spring 2016, and recent changes in access to performing rights - the fact that the...
    • Drugs Smuggling (12 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending. This issue is a question of resources as regards combating the smuggling of drugs into the country via the south-west coast. As the Minister of...
    • Regional Road Network (7 speeches)
      Thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for putting this motion in the Commencement debate. I would be grateful to hear the Minister's response.
  • Order of Business (30 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, the National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.30...
  • Gradam an Uachtaráin Bill 2015: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to facilitate the conferral by the State of an honour to be known as Gradam an Uachtaráin to recognise the exceptional...
  • Seanad Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (6 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to expand the electorate of Seanad Éireann by-elections to fill casual vacancies occurring among the Members of Seanad...
  • National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House.
  • Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Committee Stage (240 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, to the House.