Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 September 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 Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • House Purchase Schemes (13 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. This issue relates to the home choice loan scheme. The scheme was established in late 2008 or 2009 and was funded by the Exchequer to the tune of...
  • Community Services Programme (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State.
  • Motorised Transport Grant (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this debate and the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, for being present to hear it. Since I entered politics in the other House, the Minister of...
  • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy. The Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, is only too well aware of the significant issue I wish to raise. Access to...
• Order of Business (120 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion regarding parental responsibility in the matter of child abduction, referral to committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business,...
• Protection of Employment (Uncertain Hours) Bill 2016: First Stage (8 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide greater protection for employees by more effectually regulating zero hours and related employment practices; and to...
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before we welcome the Taoiseach formally, we must dispose of some housekeeping matters. I apologise as these should have been dealt with this morning after the Order of Business. We neglected...
• Proposal on Matrimonial Matters, Parental Responsibility and Child Abduction: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect...
• Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 27th September, 2016, to propose, for the approval of Seanad Éireann, the appointment of Eileen...
• Establishment of Select Committees: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That, following Orders made by Government on 5th July, 2016, and 19th July, 2016, respectively, altering the names of Departments and titles of Ministers, the names of the Select...
• Address by An Taoiseach (2 speeches)
  It is an honour to have the Taoiseach present in the House. Without further ado, cuirim fáilte roimhe. I ask him to address the Chamber.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure the Members of the House would wish to join me in welcoming the Right Honourable Mr. Alex Salmond, MP. I extend a very warm welcome to him on my behalf...
• Address by An Taoiseach (Resumed) (67 speeches)
  Ba mhaith liom mo chuid ama a roinnt leis an Seanadóir Murnane-O'Connor.