Seanad debates

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture,...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Agriculture Schemes (5 speeches)
      The first matter is raised by Senator Tim Lombard. You have four minutes. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Tá fáilte romhat.
    • Water and Sewerage Schemes Funding (6 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte mhór roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach tráthnóna inniu. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan. He is very welcome to the House. I...
    • Water Services Funding (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy John Paul Phelan, for coming into the House to update us on the Government's plans to provide equity and fairness for group water schemes. The lack of...
    • Respite Care Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I raise this issue in the context of Fermoy Community Hospital. While this facility is not in my own area of Cork North-Central, it does in fact accommodate some patients from that area for...
  • Order of Business (45 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the horse and greyhound racing fund regulations 2017, referral to committee, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2,...
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017,copies of which were laid in draft form before...
  • The Diaspora: Statements (19 speeches)
    The Minister of State is most welcome. I have pleasure in calling on him to lead the way.
  • Housing and Rental Market: Statements (31 speeches)
    The House will now have statements on the report of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government entitled, The Impact of Short-term lettings on Ireland's Housing and...