Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 June 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Kieran O’Donnell 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)
    • Road Network (11 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ross. It is particularly significant that he is a former Member of this House, but the issue I am bringing up today is more significant. As a Senator based in...
    • Regional Airports (5 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister, Deputy Ross, to the House. It is very familiar to him. Indeed, I served a term as Senator with him from 2007 to 2011. I also served a term with him in the Lower House....
    • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
      The next matter is in the name of Senator Terry Leyden. We will wait for the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, who is due to come in to take it. I thank the Minister, Deputy Ross, for his...
  • Order of Business (49 speeches)
    I call the Seanad to order. Although not everyone is present, I have a couple of suggestions because as it happened yesterday, the Order of Business was cumbersome in many ways and went on for...
  • Delivering Sustainable Full Employment: Statements (29 speeches)
    The Minister has been patiently waiting outside with her staff for some time. That is another reason we should try to be a bit more strict in the timing of the Order of Business. I will achieve...