Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30:00
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee that, on the Commencement of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Children and Youth...
- Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
- Childcare Services Provision (14 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, for coming in. I hope he will not mind me saying that I am disappointed the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone, is not here. I...
- Hospital Overcrowding (4 speeches)
The Cathaoirleach is fair and equitable in his role. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. On a personal note, I wish him well. Politics is a tough game and I very...
- Hospital Staff Recruitment (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State. We have had debates on this issue in the past and he gave me a very promising answer, but I am very frustrated at this stage because it is my understanding that,...
- Army Barracks Closures (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. As he may be aware, in March 2012 the only purpose built army barracks in the history of the State, and the most modern in Europe, was closed....
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (139 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019 – All Stages, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.45 p.m., with the...
- Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (8 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Health and Childcare Support (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 speeches)
Sections 1 to 9, inclusive, agreed to.
- Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
Sections 1 to 38, inclusive, agreed to.
- Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Parent's Leave and Benefit Bill 2019: Second Stage (26 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Parent's Leave and Benefits Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 speeches)
Sections 1 to 38, inclusive, agreed to.
- Social Welfare Bill 2019: Report Stage (16 speeches)
Social Welfare Bill 2019, Report and Final Stages, to conclude after three hours by means of the putting of one question from the Chair which shall, in relation to amendments, include only those...
- Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
I propose an amendment to the Order of Business: "That, notwithstanding anything in today's Order, No. 5 will be taken immediately on the conclusion of No. 4."
- Social Welfare Bill 2019: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (81 speeches)
Amendment No. 5 not moved.
- Free Education (Prohibition of Fees and Charges) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (21 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.