Seanad debates

Tuesday, 12 June 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 Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Tánaiste and...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Passport Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, to the House. The issue I raise is one that has become a source of contention given the fear and worry of some people about the deadline for...
  • Rental Accommodation Scheme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, for coming into the House to take this matter, despite his busy schedule. He has seen an outline of it and I know that he has prepared a...
  • National Dementia Strategy (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to the House.
  • Services for People with Disabilities (7 speeches)
    It is National Carers Week and I compliment the people who, in their communities and homes, look after people with all kinds of conditions. This gives them an opportunity to stay in their homes,...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Report Stage to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn not later than 6 p.m.; No. 2, statements on marine...
• Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2016: Report Stage (61 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State. A recommital is necessary in respect of the first group of amendments comprising amendments Nos. 1 and 55 to 65, inclusive, as they do not arise out of committee...
• Message from Dáil (1 speech)
  On 30 May 2018 Dáil Éireann passed the Education (Admissions to Schools) Bill 2016, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. On 31 May 2018 Dáil Éireann has...
• Marine Spatial Planning: Statements (13 speeches)
  On behalf of the Government and my Department I am very pleased to provide an update on marine spatial planning, following on from Senator Grace O'Sullivan's motion last month on marine...
• Business of Seanad (6 speeches)
  Notwithstanding what was agreed on the Order of Business today, it is proposed that we continue this debate until 7.15 p.m., which will give the Minister five minutes to reply at the end.
• Marine Spatial Planning: Statements (Resumed) (2 speeches)
  The contributions of Senators, in particular Senator Coffey, on this issue are important. Last night Mr. Derek Mooney hosted an ongoing debate on the importance of our maritime environment...
• Tourism Industry: Statements (38 speeches, 1 comment)
  We will start with the Minister of State. Group spokespersons will have eight minutes and all other Senators will have five minutes. It is open ended so the Minister of State will be called on...