Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Robbie Gallagher 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)
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes Provision (7 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I welcome the Minister of State. I would like to raise the issue of the proposed Milltown group sewerage scheme. Milltown is located north west of...
  • Local Employment Service (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking the time to deal with this matter, which concerns the local employment service. My understanding is that over 300 people are employed in the service. Their role...
  • Flood Prevention Measures (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom buíochas a ghabháil leis as teacht isteach inniu. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Canney, for taking the...
  • Ambulance Service Provision (11 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Up to 1.2 million people across Dublin depend on the Dublin Fire Brigade emergency medical services. Dubliners proudly support Dublin Fire Brigade....
• Order of Business (9 speeches)
  Before calling on the Leader to outline the business of the day, I acknowledge the presence of a former Senator, Mr. James Heffernan, in the Gallery. He is more than welcome and it is nice to...
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, and in the context of International Women's Day, I wish to announce formally for the information of the House that, on my recommendation as Cathaoirleach, the...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (57 speeches)
  That is good news; I am delighted. Like others, I wish to address the issues arising from the finding of human remains on the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam. I do not intend to...
• National Flag: Motion (3 speeches)
  I move:“That Seanad Éireann: noting: - that the 7th of March, 1848, was the day when Thomas F. Meagher raised a Tricolour Flag for the first time, from 33 The Mall in Waterford...
• Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment) Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House.