Seanad debates

Thursday, 10 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 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 Business,...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Work Permits Eligibility (1 speech)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. This Commencement matter relates to the need for a review of the criteria for issuing permits to farm workers from outside the European Union as a matter of...
• Visit of Saudi Delegation (2 speeches)
  Before I proceed with the business, on my behalf and on behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a parliamentary...
• Commencement Matters (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Work Permits Eligibility (3 speeches)
    I thank Senator Victor Boyhan for raising the issue. I come from a rural background and agriculture is a very important part of our economy. It has played a very important part in our economic...
  • HSE Staff Recruitment (4 speeches)
    While I asked for the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to attend the House, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. The office of the director general of the HSE is in...
  • Organ Donation Data (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming to the House. This matter on the Commencement is something I hope we can all work towards. I ask the Minister to sign a statutory instrument that would allow the...
• Order of Business (69 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements to mark Europe Day, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes and all other Senators not to...
• Europe Day 2018: Statements (19 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State.