Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Michelle Mulherin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Finance...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Regional Airports (14 speeches)
    Before Senator Mulherin begins, I should say I have had complaints from different sides of the House that I have been too lax and flaithiúlach with the time allowed, so Senators will be...
  • School Transport Eligibility (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the provision whereby if a family has a medical card and there is space on the bus, a pupil is entitled to a concessionary ticket...
  • National Maternity Hospital (10 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Senator Humphreys has four minutes in which to outline his case.
• Order of Business (158 speeches)
  I welcome back all the Members. I am glad to note we are still here.
• Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Second Stage (28 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  The next item of business is No. 9 - motion on economic growth. I am waiting for Senator Nash.
• Economic Growth: Motion (42 speeches)
  I call Senator Gerald Nash.