Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 December 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Catherine Noone that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Defence...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Overseas Missions (3 speeches)
      I will be brief enough. The debate I have asked for is on the need for the Minister for Defence to outline the policy now being implemented by his Department in relation to security matters in...
    • Missing Persons (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I congratulate him and Oulart-The Ballagh on the terrific win at the weekend. It has been a long time coming for the club and well done to them. I...
  • Order of Business (57 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the House on Monday, 7 December, and Tuesday, 8 December 2015, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of...
  • Sitting Arrangements: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to public business: (1) The Seanad shall meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, 7 December 2015 and the following arrangements shall...
  • Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (57 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • International Protection Bill 2015: Committee Stage (205 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ó Ríordáin, to the House. I would like to bring a technical matter to the attention of the House before we begin. An asterisk has been...
  • Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."