Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 July 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 Kevin Humphreys that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Maternity Services (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is very welcome. This is the first time I have had an opportunity to congratulate him in the House. I wish him the very best of luck in his endeavours....
  • Hospital Procedures (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. I put down this Commencement matter some time back. There are two aspects. One concerns the primary eye care report, which has...
  • Ambulance Service (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, to the Seanad and I congratulate him on his appointment, which in my view is well-deserved. I rise today to raise the extremely important issue of...
  • An Teanga Gaeilge (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá a fhios agam go bhfuil ról nua aige ón uair deireanach a bhí sé anseo. Déanaim comhghairdeas leis. Gabhaim...
• Order of Business (108 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on school transport, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude no later than 1.45 p.m. with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed seven...
• International Protection (Family Reunification) (Amendment) Bill 2017: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a refugee or a person eligible for subsidiary protection to apply for members of their family, including a...
• School Transport: Statements (9 speeches)
  I very much welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, to the House.
• Report of Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Motion (23 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union entitled "Brexit: Implications and...
• Autism Spectrum Disorder Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (23 speeches)
  Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
• Equality of Access to Education: Motion (53 speeches)
  I move:“That Seanad Éireann: - affirming its commitment to providing equality of access to education at primary, secondary and third-level; - recognising the benefits, culturally...