Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 November 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 Victor Boyhan that, on the motion for the Commencement of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter:The need for the Minister for Agriculture,...
• Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters (0 speeches)
  • Agriculture Schemes (4 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for selecting this Commencement matter and I welcome the Minister to the House. I will be brief and concise. This is to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Food and...
  • Schools Building Projects Status (4 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy Creed, has great knowledge of Kinsale and his father covered that area for many years. His knowledge of Kinsale is very appropriate to this matter. I am looking for...
  • Ambulance Service Provision (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He is probably aware of the desperate situation regarding ambulance services in rural areas. Councillor Erin McGreehan from Louth recently raised...
  • Hospice Services Provision (4 speeches)
    I am pleased to be given the opportunity to raise this important issue. I seek an update on the planned 12-bed hospice inpatient project for Sligo. For more than three decades, the North West...
• An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (105 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on transport and sport, to be taken at 2 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m, with the opening contribution of the Minister not to exceed 50 minutes, the...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (44 speeches)
  The Seanad will now hear tributes to the late Rory Kiely. Before I invite Senators to contribute, I extend a very warm welcome to the members of Rory’s family who are with us - his...
• Transport and Sport: Statements (60 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross.
• Teachtaireacht ó Chomhchoiste - Message from Joint Committee (1 speech)
  Tá Comhchoiste na Gaeilge, na Gaeltachta agus na nOileán tar éis a bhreithniú ar an ordú seo a leanas a chríochnú:“Go molann Seanad Éireann an...
• Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  To clarify for the Minister, a wide-ranging debate was what had been scheduled. There was a breakdown in communication somewhere. To be fair to the Minister, we will work on that. I thank him....
• Inquiry into the Death of Shane O'Farrell: Statements (18 speeches)
  At the heart of the matter under discussion is the dreadful loss of a loved one by the O'Farrell family. As in the past, including in the debate on these tragic circumstances in the Dáil...
• Criminal Justice (Rehabilitative Periods) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (67 speeches)
  SECTION 1