Seanad debates
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Máire Devine that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, she intends to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Health...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Medical Card Administration (9 speeches)
I raise this matter because, over time, it dawned on me that what is happening seems to be unfair and inequitable. If one gets sick with a serious illness, obviously one's income will not match...
- Hospitals Building Programme (6 speeches)
I know the Minister of State is familiar with the vital projects in counties Leitrim and Roscommon that I am raising this morning. One of the most comprehensive programmes of investment in...
- Ferry Services Provision (7 speeches)
I welcome the former Senator Ross to his alma mater.
- Community Employment Schemes Review (11 speeches)
I thank the Minister for attending. I understand that she proposes to establish an interdepartmental group to examine the future of community employment, CE, schemes with a view to ring-fencing...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
Before I call the Leader on the Order of Business, as a result of sometimes complaints and sometimes concerns, I want to read out a reminder of what the Committee on Procedure and Privileges,...
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Greyhound Racing Bill 2018 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded or to resume...
- Greyhound Racing Bill 2018: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (14 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Doyle, back to the House. On the last day, amendments Nos. 36 to 38, inclusive, had been discussed together and amendment No. 36 had been disposed of.
- Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (17 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys, back to the House. She is a regular visitor and is always very welcome.
- First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mitchell O'Connor, to the House. We will proceed with the First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Initial Teacher Training) Bill 2018 - Second Stage, and...
- First Aid and Mental Health in Schools (Existing Teachers) Bill 2018: Second Stage (2 speeches)
Question, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time", put and agreed to.