Seanad debates

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14:30:00
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the...
  • Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
    • School Building Projects Status (5 speeches)
      The Minister was delayed by matters of state no doubt. However, he is still very welcome.
    • Pharmaceutical Sector (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State. I have raised this issue previously in the Seanad and with the Department. It relates to pharmaceutical assistants. The pharmaceutical association made a...
  • An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (52 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016 - Second Stage, to be taken at 4.45 p.m. and to adjourn at 5.45 p.m. with the contribution of group spokespersons not to exceed...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, is taking parliamentary questions in the Lower House. I have just received a communication asking us to suspend for ten minutes...
  • Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He can proceed when he has drawn his breath. Group spokespersons have eight minutes. All other Senators have five minutes. The Minister of State...
  • Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    Notwithstanding anything in today's Order of Business, I propose that we extend the time allocated to this item of business by ten minutes, to conclude at 5.55 p.m.
  • Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (31 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Report and Final Stages (71 speeches)
    My apologies for delaying you somewhat, Minister. There was a delay for the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, as well and it had a knock-on effect. I remind Senators that they may speak only once...