Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Lynn Ruane that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health to...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Health Services Provision (5 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for his time today. I am raising the issue of health care for transgender people in Ireland and the widespread deficiencies that exist in terms of standards, access...
    • Home Help Service Expenditure (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister and very much appreciate him taking the time to deal with this matter which concerns a cost analysis undertaken in the HSE of the provision of home care services. I raise...
    • Criminal Prosecutions Data (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House. I am very grateful to him for coming in to respond to the matter I have put down, namely, what mechanisms for gathering data exist...
  • Order of Business (67 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken at 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed ten...
  • Personal Explanation by Member (3 speeches)
    I understand that Senator Máire Devine wishes to make a personal explanation. Before I call the Senator, I want to make it clear I will not allow any debate on this matter. Once the...
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I thank the House for its co-operation in moving the next business to 6.30 p.m. This was done to facilitate the Minister for Health who has gone to Cabinet, and given he wants to be present to...
  • Business of Seanad (7 speeches)
    I wish to note that No. 2, motion pursuant to section 23 of the Referendum Act 1994 (No. 12 of 1994), in regard to the proposal to amend the Constitution which is contained in the Thirty-sixth...
  • An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2018: An Dara Céim - Thirty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2018: Second Stage (137 speeches)
    Tairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."