Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 November 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport,...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Swimming Pool Programme Funding (4 speeches)
    Tá fáilte romhat, an Aire Stáit. This is the second bite of the cherry for Senator Maria Byrne and she has four minutes.
  • Defective Building Materials (4 speeches)
    Fáilte. I welcome the Minister of State. My request is simple in many ways. I ask that the local property tax, LPT, exemption that exists in Leinster in respect of homes affected by...
  • Exploration Licences (4 speeches)
    Cuirim céad fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Tá mé ag ardú ceist a bhaineann leis an taiscéalaíocht agus an mianadóireacht atá pleanáilte i...
  • Criminal Prosecutions Data (4 speeches)
    I am pleased the Minister of State is present to deal with this question, given his long-standing commitment to the issue of prostitution law reform. It was a pleasure to work with him on the...
• Order of Business (48 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled: 'Report on the eligibility of maintenance grants to students - Wake-up SUSI.', to...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann agreed, on 21 November 2017, to the amendment made by Seanad Éireann to the Legal Metrology (Measuring Instruments) Bill 2017.
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017.
• Student Universal Support Ireland: Statements (27 speeches)
  No. 1 is statements on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills report on the eligibility of maintenance grants to students - Wake-up SUSI. I welcome the Minister of State at the...
• Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.