Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from the Senator Maura Hopkins that, on the Commencement of the House, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to outline what...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Ambulance Service Provision (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking the time to discuss this important matter. Last week I met people living with the impact of a stroke in the community. A new stroke support group has...
  • Brexit Issues (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and thank her for taking this very important debate. I have said it here and in many other forums that Brexit will be an absolute disaster. It will be...
  • Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (5 speeches)
    Before calling Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, I welcome to the Visitors Gallery Councillor Michael O'Brien of Westmeath County Council who has a particular interest in the matter the Senator...
• Order of Business (65 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, an address to the House by Mr. Manus Cooney, to be taken at 1 p.m. in accordance with the arrangements set out in a motion passed by the House on 4 October 2016;...
• Address to Seanad Éireann by Mr. Manus Cooney (28 speeches)
  At this stage, I will abair cúpla focal for Mr. Manus Cooney. Ar son gach Comhalta de Sheanad Éireann, ba mhaith céad míle fáilte a chur roimh an tUasal Manus Cooney go...
• UK Referendum on EU Membership: Statements (28 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan. In accordance with the order agreed to today, the debate will conclude not later than 4.30 p.m.
• Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement: Motion (95 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann: being concerned:- that the European Commission proposal that EU member states should sign or support, in the coming weeks, an agreement allowing "provisional...