Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (8 speeches)
  I have received notice from Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Building Regulations (16 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State for housing and urban renewal, Deputy English, to the House. The normal procedure for Commencement Debates for the past five years was the Senator raising the...
  • Social Insurance Rates (7 speeches)
    I welcome Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Varadkar, to the House. Senator Burke may proceed.
  • National Maternity Hospital (5 speeches)
    The next item is in the name of Senator Kevin Humphreys. For the benefit of new Members, while the Minister, Deputy Harris, is coming, when matters are submitted for the commencement, I try to...
  • Misuse of Drugs (4 speeches)
    I congratulate you on your election to the Chair, a Chathaoirligh. I thank the graduates of Trinity College for giving me the mandate to be here today. I also thank the Minister for Health,...
• Order of Business (63 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 4, motions re election of Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, to be taken together on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 5, motion to restore...
• Seanad Reform Bill 2014: First Stage (8 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to implement reforms proposed in the Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform and for that purpose to effect a range of...
• Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (39 speeches)
  The next matter is Nos. 1 to 4, motions regarding the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.
• Statute Law Revision Bill 2016: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Statute Law Revision Bill 2016, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the...
• Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill 2015, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the...
• Heritage Bill 2016: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 158 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Heritage Bill 2016, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General...
• Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (10 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the...
• Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30 June 2016 and...
• Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (99 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann:notes:- the most recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) Survey on Income and Living Conditions that shows the number of households suffering deprivation has risen...
• Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I put the question, I am sure all colleagues would like to join me in welcoming the former governor of South Carolina, Mr. David Beasley. He is very welcome.
• Poverty and Homelessness: Motion (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  Amendment put: The Seanad divided: Tá, 11; Níl, 30. Tellers: Tá, Senators Paul Gavan and Trevor Ó Clochartaigh; Níl, Senators Gerry Horkan and Diarmuid Wilson.