Seanad debates

Thursday, 20 October 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 Gerald Nash that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing,...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Local Authority Boundaries Review (4 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Seán Kyne, is most welcome. I am extremely concerned and, frankly, suspicious about the inordinate delays in the Drogheda boundary review process which was...
    • Garda Vetting of Personnel (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to the House. This is an issue I have raised before with another Minister of State in the Department and it has not changed. From the outset, I...
    • Inland Fisheries (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. The Minister of State is very welcome and I thank him for his attendance here this morning. I welcome the fact the board of...
    • Ambulance Service Provision (4 speeches)
      Ambulance paramedic staff are a vital asset to Carlow and the south east, providing assistance and support to the community, especially at times of illness and tragedy. Carlow ambulance service...
  • Order of Business (35 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 20, motion 11, re the conflict in Syria, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate, and No. 1, Finance (Certain European Union and...
  • Syrian Conflict: Motion (2 speeches)
    I move:That Seanad Éireann:- recognising the six year old conflict in Syria as one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises since the Second World War, involving 8 million displaced...
  • Finance (Certain European Union and Intergovernmental Obligations) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 10, inclusive, agreed to. Schedule agreed to. Title agreed to. Bill reported without amendment, received for final consideration and passed.