Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher 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)
  • Primary Care Centres (6 speeches)
    Ba mhaith liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach inniu. The Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues is very welcome. I always knew he was very talented....
  • Irish Blood Transfusion Service (4 speeches)
    I wish to ask about the public procurement of products and services for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, IBTS. I have already submitted details to the Department of Health. We know that,...
  • International Agreements (4 speeches)
    I have tabled this Commencement matter on behalf of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy...
• Order of Business (72 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointments to the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion re...
• National Anthem Protection of Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 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...
• Electoral (Amendment) (Voting at 16) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reduce to sixteen years the age at which a person is entitled to be registered as a European Parliament and Local Government...
• Coroners (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Coroners Act of 1962, to provide for a verdict of iatrogenic suicide and related matters.
• Appointments to Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 96 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges:Senators...
• Appointments to Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 95 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the following members be appointed to the Committee of Selection:Senators Catherine Ardagh,...
• Social Protection: Statements (25 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House and invite him to address us.
• Public Procurement: Statements (12 speeches)
  This is my first time appearing in the Seanad and it is a privilege to be here. I look forward to this evening's debate. I am delighted to have this opportunity to address the Seanad this...