Seanad debates

Thursday, 24 November 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (5 speeches)
  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 for...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Water Services Infrastructure (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. We are very understanding in this House.
• Visit of Slovenian Delegation (1 speech)
  Before the Minister of State replies to the first Commencement Matter, I welcome from Slovenia the State Secretary for European Affairs, Ms , the ambassador and the other members of the...
• Commencement Matters (Resumed) (3 speeches)
  I join the Leas-Chathaoirleach in welcoming our visitors from Slovenia. They come from a fabulous country. I climbed one of their mountains many years ago and I really liked the country. It is...
  • Dental Services Waiting Lists (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy, to the House.
  • Cancer Screening Programmes (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy. I am delighted that she is here to speak on such a relevant topic. The BreastCheck programme is currently available to women...
  • Schools Building Projects (7 speeches)
    We understand the exigencies of office. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Halligan.
• Order of Business (197 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the establishment of a special joint committee on the future funding of domestic water services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business...
• Establishment of Committee on Future Funding of Domestic Water Services: Motion (1 speech)
  That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders— (a) a Special Committee (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Committee’) is hereby appointed, to be joined with a Special...
• Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  We have gone over time and the Minister of State has another engagement but I want to be fair to all Members. May we reduce the speaking time for spokespersons from eight minutes to five...
• Mental Health Services Funding: Statements (17 speeches)
  We will stay for as long as we can. I very much welcome the opportunity to debate this extremely important issue. I take this time to offer my sympathies to families who have been affected by...