27 Jun 2017: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Michael McDowell that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister of State at...
Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Seanad Reform (5 speeches)
  When the people of Ireland voted in a referendum not to amend the Constitution to abolish Seanad Éireann, the then Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, indicated at the time that he regarded this...
- Direct Provision System (4 speeches)
  I dtús báire, tréaslaím leis an Aire as a athcheapachán mar Aire. I congratulate the Minister on his reappointment as a Minister. I thank him for coming in to take this...
- Air Ambulance Service (6 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, to the House.
- Local Improvement Scheme Funding (7 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, to the Chamber this afternoon and thank him for attending on this issue calling for the reintroduction of a specific...
Order of Business (20 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2,...
National Minimum Wage (Removal of Sub-minimum Rates of Pay) Bill 2017: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the National Minimum Wage Act 2000 to end sub-minimum rates of pay for those who have attained the age of 16, and for...
Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Educational Research Centre (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2017, copies of which Order in draft were laid before Seanad...
University Hospital Waterford Cardiology Services: Statements (14 speeches)
I welcome the Minister.
Inland Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (63 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and the Senators.

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