Seanad debates

Thursday, 22 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 Tim Lombard that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Justice and...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Work Permits Eligibility (5 speeches)
    The Minister is more than welcome. My matter relates to the atypical work permits granted in the fishing industry and whether they may be extended for a longer period. The more I researched the...
  • Social and Affordable Housing Provision (6 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter. It is a particularly important matter for me. I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local...
  • Home Help Service Provision (5 speeches)
    I thank the Chair for selecting this matter. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Catherine Byrne. Many people are affected by the issue I am raising, namely, the...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
    In recent days we celebrated the 18th birthday of the iCARE organisation in the Inishowen Peninsula of Donegal. It provides precious support to more than 100 children and young people with...
• Order of Business (45 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m.; No. 2, Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018 - Committee and...
• Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2016: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy D'Arcy, to the House.
• Home Building Finance Ireland Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (49 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 12, inclusive, agreed to.
• Brexit: Motion (48 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann supports the Draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy...