Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Maria Byrne that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Employment...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Child Benefit Eligibility (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Breen, to the House. He is my colleague from the mid-west and I am delighted he is here....
  • Industrial Disputes (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. I raise this issue on the day 500 ambulance personnel refuse to work additional shifts. Hopefully, we can address the current industrial relations...
  • Respite Care Services Provision (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to raise the issue of respite care services, especially those located in my part of the world. I am sure the Minister of State is very much aware of the...
  • Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I thank him for taking time out of his schedule to come to take this matter. It is very much appreciated. This matter relates to the fair deal...
• Order of Business (17 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to be adjourned no later than 2.30...
• Situation in Georgia: Motion (2 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann: - reaffirms Ireland’s unwavering support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders; - expresses...
• Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Bill 2018: Committee Stage (Resumed) (50 speeches)
  SECTION 27
• Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath.
• Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (14 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to discussion on the amendment. Each amendment on...
• Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (36 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill was introduced as a Private Members' Bill by the Social Democrats in April 2017 and has passed all Stages in the Dáil. We are...