Seanad debates

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Anthony Lawlor that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Housing,...
  • Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • Regional Development Policy (7 speeches)
      As someone who has grown up and lived in Naas all my life, I understand the situation regarding what is proposed for the town. Under the regional spatial and economic strategy, in the hierarchy...
    • School Accommodation Provision (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and I congratulate him on his appointment to the Department of Education and Skills. I look forward to working with him over the coming months and years or...
    • Schools Building Projects Status (4 speeches)
      I apologise for having to slip outside for a moment. I am out of breath after sprinting down to the Chamber. First and foremost, I congratulate the Minister on his appointment. I am genuinely...
    • Hospital Facilities (10 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. He is aware of and familiar with the issue of the accident and emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. I have visited it on several occasions and I am sure...
  • Order of Business (80 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, back from committee, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, motion...
  • Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Physical Therapist) Regulations...
  • Address to Seanad Éireann by Lord Mayor of Belfast: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with Standing Order 57(2) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
  • Accessibility Issues for Voters with Disabilities: Statements (13 speeches)
    I have great pleasure in welcoming the Minister of State and I call on him to address the House.
  • Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
    SECTION 27
  • Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (21 speeches)
    As the House will be fully aware, not least through the important work of the Seanad Special Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, Brexit poses a unique and...