Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 June 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Colm Burke that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Care of the Elderly (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for taking this matter which concerns long-term planning. The Minister has set out clearly the need for a ten-year strategy on palliative care....
    • Hospital Waiting Lists (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh léi i dtosach as ucht a ceapachán. Guím gach rath uirthi. I congratulate the Minister...
    • Road Network (8 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick O’Donovan, to the Chamber and congratulate him on his appointment. I have raised the issue of the rural roads infrastructure, particularly...
    • Architectural Heritage (9 speeches)
      I am delighted to see the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, in this position, which I welcome very much. I hope to see him often in Killarney. I think the Minister of State is nearly as familiar...
  • Order of Business (63 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the contributions of all Senators not to exceed...
  • Immigration (Reform) (Regularisation of Residency Status) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the regularisation of the residency status of persons who have applied for refugee status and/or subsidiary...
  • Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (18 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."