Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Colm Burke 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 with responsibility...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Flood Relief Schemes Status (4 speeches)
    I know there are many demands on the Department in respect of flood relief but this matter goes back to 2012 when the Meadowbrook estate in Glanmire, County Cork, was badly flooded and some...
  • Public Transport Provision (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House today. I appreciate it because I know he is quite busy. My Commencement matter states quite clearly what my question is. The Greater Dublin Area...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health to the House and thank him for coming here to discuss this important issue. I tabled my Commencement matter because I want to know how...
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. I would like to discuss the ongoing overcrowding in accident and emergency departments and the potential role of smaller...
• Order of Business (24 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture, to be taken at 12.45 p.m., with the time allocated to group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes each...
• Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill 2018: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to give effect to the State’s obligations arising under the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian...
• Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  The Joint Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following regulations in draft: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2018;...
• Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (35 speeches)
  The Minister is very welcome. I understand it is the first time she has been in the House.
• Agricultural Issues: Statements (51 speeches)
  I thank Senators for giving me the opportunity to address the House on the current status of the areas of natural constraint, ANC, scheme review, payments made under the green, low-carbon,...
• National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017: Second Stage (74 speeches)
  We will move on to No. 3 on today's Order of Business, namely, the Private Member's Bill, National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017. I call on Senator Paul Gavan, who has 12...