Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received 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 for Health to...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Primary Care Centres Provision (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minster of State to the House. A new primary care centre is being built on the grounds of the old orthopaedic hospital in Cork. I recently visited the site and construction is...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (5 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. I am raising the issue of access to St. Michael's House in Dublin 9 for day service users. These people are having difficulty accessing transport....
  • Psychological Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I would like him to make a statement on the 6,000 children currently waiting for professional psychological services. He will be aware from his...
  • Action Plan for Jobs (4 speeches)
    I tabled this Commencement matter because I am asking for more investment in job creation in north and east Mayo. I want to ensure the State agencies responsible for job creation and investment,...
• Order of Business (67 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Private Members' business, Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018 - Second Stage, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business with the time allocated...
• Short-term Lettings Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to declare the use of dwellings for short-term lettings to be used for commercial purposes; to remove the exemption of property...
• Industrial Relations (Collective Action) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Industrial Relations Act 1990 to remove the necessity for all agreed procedures to be resorted to and exhausted prior...
• First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: First Stage (6 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the introduction of a requirement that initial teacher training encompasses training in occupational first aid...
• Prohibition of Conversion Therapies Bill 2018: Second Stage (24 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We are starting this debate slightly earlier than I had expected, but I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also warmly welcome...
• Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (2 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 148, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed...
• Visit of New Zealand Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming the Honourable Amy Adams, finance spokesperson for the New Zealand National Party, along with a...
• Domestic Violence Bill 2017: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (Resumed) (41 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be received for final consideration."
• Project Ireland 2040: Statements (Resumed) (17 speeches)
  One of the things that stands out for me in regard to this Government is that, in my first week in the Dáil in 2011, we did not have a penny to spend and we could not afford a nail to hammer...
• Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (11 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House for Committee Stage of the Education (Welfare) (Amendment) Bill 2017.