Seanad debates
Wednesday, 2 December 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of...
- Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Coastal Erosion (4 speeches)
Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Táim an-bhuíoch de as teacht isteach chun an cheist seo a phlé. Climate change is one of the hot topics this week. In 2013...
- Flood Relief Measures (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to address him since he took office, so I am glad the matter is a pressing one for the people of east Galway....
- General Practitioner Contracts (5 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for making time available to deal with this matter, which relates to the new contract for GPs. It is an urgent matter in that many GPs are...
- Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (7 speeches)
The Minister of State is aware that I have been tracking the issue of neuro-rehabilitation services for several years now. Such services are essential to support recovery and prevent disability...
- Order of Business (60 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015 - Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 2.55 p.m.; No. 2, Legal Services Regulation Bill - Report...
- Copyright and Related Rights (Innovation) (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 and to make provision for related matters.
- Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Committee Stage (123 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, to the House on Committee Stage of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (28 speeches)
Government amendment No. 184:
- Visit of Kosovan Delegation (1 speech)
I am sure Members would like to join with me in extending a warm welcome to a delegation from Kosovo which is visiting Ireland. The delegation is welcome.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
I move amendment No. 202:In page 80, to delete lines 13 to 20.
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (13 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
I move:That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Residential...
- National Cultural Institutions (National Concert Hall) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (11 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1:In page 7, to delete line 35 and substitute the following:“(3) The chairperson of the Board shall be democratically elected by the members of the Board.”. We...
- International Protection Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- International Protection Bill 2015: Second Stage (22 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (79 speeches)
We will resume the debate on amendment No. 210 in the names of Senators Barrett and Quinn, which arises out of committee proceedings.