Seanad debates

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

  • Voluntary Sector Funding (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. I am delighted that he is taking this matter. I also welcome to the Visitors Gallery Ms Mary...
  • Rural Development Programme Funding (4 speeches)
    I ask the Minister to explain why funding to the West Cork Development Partnership has been cut by approximately €2.2 million - according to today's Irish Examiner, the cut is €2.4...
  • Child Care Qualifications (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. Leitrim County Childcare Committee, of which I am chairman on a pro bono basis, has completed a survey of 253 people who have completed FETAC training since 2004. We...
  • Horse Racing Industry Development (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House. I wish to acknowledge the importance of Irish-Chinese trade, which is currently worth €8 billion per annum. I compliment the Minister for...