Seanad debates

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport,...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Harbour Authorities (5 speeches)
    The first matter will be taken by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross. You are very faithful to the House, Minister, and you are welcome once again. Your favourite...
  • Third Level Fees (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending the House today to respond to the issue I have raised on third level fees, specifically those charged to students undertaking a year's internship as...
  • School Accommodation Provision (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire go dtí an Teach. I believe it is his first time addressing a Commencement matter for me in this Chamber. I want him to be generous and to act boldly with...
  • Diaspora Issues (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for the diaspora. I am seeking an update on funding and plans for assisting organisations and lobby groups which support the Irish diaspora,...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 on the 31st day of January 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired.
• Order of Business (143 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion of referral of Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018 to the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise...
• Primary Care Steering Group: Motion (3 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann:recognises: - that the parents of children with complex medical needs are best placed to understand their children’s needs and deliver the care required; -...
• Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Sectoral Employment Order (Mechanical Engineering Building Services Contracting Sector) 2018,copies of which have been laid...
• Foreign Affairs: Statements (42 speeches)
  The Minister of State is welcome.
• Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (13 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Children and Family Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, back to her alma mater. I am sure she has fond memories of the Chamber. This is a Private Members' Bill and I...