Seanad debates

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  Before reading out the Commencement matters, I understand a vote will be called in the Dáil and that the Minister who comes into the House may have to leave. It is quite possible that the...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Disability Services Provision (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. There were three health issues raised. As the Minister of State was coming to the House I decided we would deal with the health issues....
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
    I wish to raise surgery treatment for cataracts, which more particularly affects the elderly. Huge difficulties are encountered by people in need of such treatment in Limerick and the mid-west....
  • General Practitioner Services (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House. My question relates to patient safety, clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness and the evaluation of telecommunications, in other...
  • Garda Stations (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Stanton.
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  The following message was received from Dáil Éireann:Dáil Éireann has passed the Finance Bill 2017.
• Resignation of Member (1 speech)
  I have received notice in writing from Senator Denis Landy of his resignation as a Member of Seanad Éireann. I thank Senator Landy for his contribution during his service as a Member of the...
• Order of Business (122 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion regarding the report of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled "Report on Positive Mental Health in Schools" to be taken on...
• Report on Positive Mental Health in Schools: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled:‘Report on Positive Mental Health in Schools’,copies of which were laid...
• Report on Eligibility of Maintenance Grants to Students: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Education and Skills entitled:‘Report on the eligibility of maintenance grants to students (Wake-up...
• Report on the Housing and Rental Market: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann notes the Report of the Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government entitled:‘The Impact of Short Term Lettings on Ireland’s Housing...
• Instruction to Legal Counsel: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(v) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2015, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to instruct...
• Finance Bill 2017: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Domestic Violence Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (200 speeches)
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