Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 February 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Billy Lawless that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Broadcasting Service Provision (9 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for selecting this matter. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Joe McHugh, to the House to discuss this...
  • Hospitals Car Park Charges (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne. The next matter is in the names of Senators Noone and McFadden. As Senator McFadden is not present, Senator...
  • Hospital Facilities (4 speeches)
    Last week when the Minister, Deputy Harris, was here in the Chamber, he referred to the budget for this year, of €14.6 billion, as being the highest ever health budget. He also referred...
  • Mental Health Services Provision (12 speeches)
    My Commencement matter is for the Minister of State, Deputy McEntee.
• Order of Business (74 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No 1, Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016 - Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than...
• Derelict and Vacant Sites Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce Bill entitled an Act to amend the Derelict Sites Act 1990 to increase the levy placed on derelict sites; to ensure the register of derelict sites...
• Business of Seanad (15 speeches)
  In light of the continuing voting in the Dáil, I propose we suspend until the end of the voting in the Dáil, if that is agreeable to the House. I apologise to Members of the House and...
• Knowledge Development Box (Certification of Inventions) Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (10 speeches)
  As Senator Higgins is not here, amendments Nos. 16 and 17 cannot be moved.