Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Catherine Noone that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Roads Maintenance Funding (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House to discuss this matter. The Commencement matter speaks for itself. Will the Minister consider reinstating full funding to the local improvement...
  • DEIS Scheme (9 speeches)
    The DEIS plan for 2017 sets out the Department's vision for education for better opportunities for those communities at risk of disadvantage and social inclusion. The plan, based on a review of...
• Business of Seanad (7 speeches)
  I have just ascertained that the Minister has been called to the other House for a vote. The bells are still ringing so that we will have at least ten minutes to wait. I am not sure that we can...
• Order of Business (57 speeches)
  I call the House to order. Before I call on the Acting Leader, Senator Noone, to outline the Order of Business, I want to apologise to Senators Ó Clochartaigh and Colm Burke. Due to votes...
• Companies (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (35 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."