Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Jennifer Murnane O’Connor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • HSE Correspondence (10 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. The reason I have brought this matter to the attention of the Minister and the Minister of State is because I am looking for a formal...
  • Family Reunification Policy (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. She covers many bases much of the time. I know this is not in her Department's specific remit, but it is good to have her here. I ask if she would...
  • Post Office Closures (9 speeches)
    Tá céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Taim buíoch gur tháinig sí isteach. I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to take this matter. I...
• Visit of Somaliland Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the Leader, I wish to welcome the delegation from Somaliland. I hope you have an enjoyable stay in our country. I wish you a good time and I thank you for bringing the good weather.
• Order of Business (133 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on defence matters, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight...
• Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
  Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille da ngairtear Acht do dhéanamh socrú maidir le toghcháin dhaonlathacha chun Údarás na Gaeltachta agus maidir le nithe...
• Defence Matters: Statements (37 speeches)
  I am delighted to be in the Seanad once again to speak on defence matters. I know this is a matter close to every Member of both Houses of the Oireachtas and to the people in general. I am very...
• Areas of Natural Constraint: Statements (70 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister and ask him to make his opening remarks.
• Commission of Investigation (National Asset Management Agency) Order 2017: Motion (8 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following order in draft:Commission of Investigation (National Asset Management Agency) Order 2017,copies of which Order in draft were laid before...
• Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Gender Pay Gap Information) Bill 2017: Second Stage (26 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Senator Bacik will have 12 minutes, the next contributor speaking on her party's behalf will have eight minutes and every other Senator who would...