Seanad debates

Wednesday, 15 February 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Neale Richmond that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Arts,...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Wild Fires (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, to the House and extend my gratitude to the Leas-Chathaoirleach for taking this Commencement matter. Last Friday evening a large gorse fire broke out on...
  • Bord Bia Strategy (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Andrew Doyle. My focus is on getting an update. We know from A Programme for a Partnership...
  • Coast Guard Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to address the glaring anomaly in legislation, or lack thereof, covering the Irish Coast Guard. As a medic on the west coast, I regularly liaise with...
  • Illicit Trade in Fuel and Tobacco Products (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. I call Senator Frank Feighan. The Senator has four minutes.
• Order of Business (128 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on transport and tourism, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.45 p.m., with the initial contribution of the Minister not to exceed...
• Transport and Tourism: Statements (64 speeches)
  It is a pleasure to be back in the Seanad. I anticipate an interesting exchange of views and look forward to hearing the comments of Senators. Since my last visit, road safety continues to be a...
• Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion (36 speeches)
  I am informed that the proposer of the motion is en route to the Chamber. I will allow a few minutes for her to arrive, and if she is further delayed, we will propose the suspension of the sitting.
• Annual National Transition Statement on Climate Action and Low Carbon Development: Statements (18 speeches)
  I thank Senators for giving me the opportunity to address the House on the important matter of climate action. We have a thriving agrifood sector which includes the forest sector, and one that...
• Clarification on Statements made by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs: Statements (94 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. I invite her to give her opening address and advise her that her time is unlimited, and following her contribution, I will proceed to call Senators who will...