Seanad debates

Wednesday, 30 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 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 Education and...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Access to Higher Education (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for her time. I acknowledge that there is a crossover between the Commencement matter and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. In 2015,...
  • Teagasc Courses (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank her for coming to deal with this issue this morning. I raise the issue of the need for the Minister to amend the age eligibility criteria...
  • Maternity Services Provision (4 speeches)
    The gynaecological waiting times in the maternity hospital in Cork have been an issue for the past few years and I have been involved in trying to reduce the waiting list for these services. The...
• Order of Business (85 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, statements on piloting a New Zealand-style...
• Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (34 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
• Community Banking System: Statements (82 speeches)
  As Minister, I am acutely conscious of the value placed by communities in both rural and urban areas on services provided by post offices and I am concerned to ensure the needs of those...
• Report on Children's Mental Health Services: Statements (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. The committee Chairman, Senator Paul Coghlan, will lead off, followed by the committee rapporteur, Senator Joan Freeman. I call Deputy Coghlan.
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House, that the proceedings on No. 3, statements on the report of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee entitled Report on Children's Mental Health...
• Report on Children's Mental Health Services: Statements (Resumed) (13 speeches)
  Gabhaim buíochas as ucht an deis labhairt ar an ábhar tábhachtach seo. Is pribhléid dom é a bheith ar ais arís sa Teach seo ag plé an report seo. I am here...
• Local Property Tax: Motion (102 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, back to the House. She is always very welcome.
• Criminal Justice (Corruption Offences) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (147 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Charles Flanagan. Before we commence may I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an...
• Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (2 speeches)
  I have pleasure in calling on the Minister, Deputy Zappone, to let Members know what she has in mind.
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I apologise to the House for interrupting. I propose, notwithstanding the order of the House today, that in respect of this item, No. 4a, the contributions of group spokespersons shall not...
• Incorrect Birth Registrations: Statements (Resumed) (17 speeches)
  I wish to give one minute of my time to Senator Norris. It is with great horror and distress that we are here once again to discuss another shameful chapter in our nation's history. This...