Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Frank Feighan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Transport,...
• Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Road Projects Status (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking up my invitation to discuss these important road schemes along the N4. As the Minister knows, the N4 is a major carriageway to the north-west region. It is a...
  • Rail Services (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for attending to discuss the very important matter of severe congestion on the northern commuter line which runs right through north County Dublin to bring commuters from...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (10 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly.
  • An Bord Pleanála Applications (13 speeches)
    I would like to lay bare before the House the frustration, incredulity and anger of people in north and east Mayo regarding An Bord Pleanála's delay in making a planning decision for the N26...
• Messages from Dáil (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill on 18 December 2018, to which the agreement of Seanad Éireann is desired. Dáil Éireann passed the Houses of the...
• Order of Business (62 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the tenth report of the Committee of Selection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, without debate; No. 2, Appropriation Bill...
• Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the Tenth Report of the Committee of Selection be laid before the Seanad.
• Appropriation Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (10 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Appropriation Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
  I move:That pursuant to subsection 2oof section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Appropriation Bill...
• Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2018: Second and Subsequent Stages (8 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• European Investment Fund Agreement Bill 2018: Motion for Earlier Signature (1 speech)
  I move:That, pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the European Investment...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That, notwithstanding anything in today's Order, No. 7 will not be taken today and that No. 82, motion 13 will be taken on the adjournment of No. 6."
• Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (54 speeches)
  SECTION 38
• Conflict in Yemen: Motion (10 speeches)
  I move:That Seanad Éireann:notes that:- over three years of conflict in Yemen has had a devastating impact on the population of Yemen; resulting in 3.1 million people forced to flee their...
• Local Government Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (219 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Phelan.
• Message from Dáil (3 speeches)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed, on 19 December 2018, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017.