Seanad debates

Thursday, 18 April 2013

  • Cardiac Services (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for taking the time to come to the House to discuss this issue. Among the successes in the health service are the national cancer control programme and the new approach to...
  • Asylum Support Services (7 speeches)
    Although I am disappointed that none of the Adjournment matters I have raised in regard to direct provision has been taken by the Minister for Justice and Equality, who has direct responsibility...
  • Garda Recruitment (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, and thank him for taking this matter. Like Senator Jillian van Turnhout's, my question is also directed to the Minister for Justice and...
  • Island Communities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending. As he will know, Dursey Island is served by a cable car which was the first cable car to connect an island to this country. A number of difficulties...