Seanad debates

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (39 speeches)
    Before we begin, I understand that the Leader will clarify a problem with the availability of Ministers or Ministers of State for the Commencement Matters.
  • Commencement Matters (1 speech)
    I think we have a resolution. We will deal with the third matter, from Senator Cáit Keane. She has four minutes and the Minister of State, Deputy English, is taking that.
    • Schools Building Projects Status (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State. I know everybody is very busy on one of the last days, but I am raising an issue that I raised before about a year ago. Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna is a school in...
    • Disability Definitions (15 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to the House. I call Senator Mary White and she has four minutes to outline her case.
    • Primary Care Centres (24 speeches)
      Tá ábhar an-tábhachtach le hardú agam ar Thosú an tSeanaid inniu. I have a very important matter to raise in the Commencement debate. It goes to the heart of the...
  • Order of Business (55 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5.45 p.m., with the...
  • Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Statements (44 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House. Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. One hour has been allocated to the debate. I ask the Minister of State to make...