Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 15:30:00
  • Order of Business (185 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2017, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7 p.m., with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and...
  • Visit of Bermudan Delegation (1 speech)
    Before we move on to that I wish to acknowledge and welcome the Minister of Environment, Planning and Parks, Mr. Cole Simons, from Bermuda, who is in the Gallery. I wish him a pleasant stay in...
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (2 speeches)
    Senator Máire Devine has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business: "That No. 1, statements on budget 2017, conclude no later than 8 p.m." Is the amendment being pressed?
  • Budget 2017: Statements (93 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. Item No. 1 is statements on budget 2017. I call on the Minister of State.

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