Seanad debates
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Thomas Byrne 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)
- Wastewater Treatment (4 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this and many other important matters in the Seanad in the past few years. This issue relates to sewer pipes in very old estates....
- Defence Forces Ombudsman Complaints (10 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Paul Kehoe, to the House. While not wishing in any way to undermine the Minister of State's position, it is regrettable the senior Minister is not here to...
- Family Support Services (5 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire.
- Order of Business (75 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Transport Bill 2015 - all Stages, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 4 p.m. by one question which shall be put from the Chair; No. 81,...
- National Anthem (Protection of Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to restore the national anthem copyright protection to the National Anthem of the State and for that purpose to amend the...
- Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 speeches)
I am privileged to lead the tributes to the late Brian Friel, teacher, storyteller, playwright and Senator. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the extended Friel family, especially to...
- Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (2 speeches)
I understand the Leader wishes to move No. a1 on the Supplementary Order Paper.
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 speeches)
SECTION 1
- Direct Provision: Motion (27 speeches)
I move:That Seanad Éireann:- welcomes the final Report of the ‘Working Group to Report to Government on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports...
- Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (19 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 not moved.